Guillermo del Toro is continuing to share his favourite Toronto spots as he directs his latest film “Frankenstein” in the city. After posting about his love for Toronto store Vinegar Syndrome the director now has a full list of Toronto bookstores he recommends! Here’s what they are.

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Del Toro took to social media to share his excitement over Toronto bookstore Acadia, writing: “Shopping in Acadia Bookstore- Queen st in Toronto. Found some of the good stuff. Browsed for an hour +.”

If you thought one recommendation was good he has many many more!

The 59-year-old followed up that post with another where he listed all the Toronto bookstores he’s loving which includes:

  • Re: Reading
  • D&E Lake
  • Monkey’s Paw
  • Hollywood Canteen
  • Bakka-Pheonix Books
  • Scribe
  • Karol Krysik Books
  • Circus
  • The Beguiling
  • Silver Snail
  • Labyrinth Books
  • BMV
  • Seekers Books
  • The Great Escape

Yep, if you’re looking to visit a bookstore in Toronto, del Toro has you covered.

The cast and crew of Frankenstein have also been seen around Toronto with popular restaurant PAI sharing a picture of del Toro, Mia Goth, Oscar Isaac, Christopher Waltz and Charles Dance to social media after they all dined together.

Let’s hope Guillermo del Toro keeps the Toronto recommendations coming!

Taylor Lucas

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