USED
TEXTBOOKS
We sell used textbooks on consignment, meaning that students sell their books through us, then get paid when someone buys their books. Good news! We take more than just textbooks for consignment–we will also take used novels or general interest books and boardgames.
NEW RELEASE
BOOKS
We carry select titles of newly released Canadian non-fiction, poetry, novels, and short story collections. Not seeing the book you want? We can look into ordering you a copy!
LOCAL
ART
We sell local art made by professional and student artists. Our selection is ever-changing based on what our artists decide to sell. We usually carry a range of stickers, prints, cards, magnets, mugs, buttons, and jewelry.
- If you are a locally established artist with wholesale pricing and you are interested in having your work in our store, please contact us with your name, store/artist name, links to your website, examples of your work, and prices for retail and costs at subbooks@uvss.ca
- If you are a student artist or just starting out, we would love to carry your work on consignment. The process is the exact same as for selling books, though we do reserve the right to limit quantities (based on how much space we have available) and to inspect quality and content of artwork (same as we do for books). Learn more about selling with SUBtext.
DRINKS &
SNACKS
We carry a range of convenience snack items to help get you through your day. This includes protein & granola bars; chips; chocolate bars; gummy sweets; instant noodles; Monster, Red Bull, and Yerba Mate energy drinks; pop; vitamin water; kombucha; and more. Our selection includes vegan, keto, and gluten-friendly options. If there’s something you’d like that we don’t have, please let us know.
MAGAZINES
We carry a variety of magazines, covering everything from food to literature to politics. New issues arrive regularly, so be sure to stop in and see what we have! Is there a magazine you want that we don’t carry? We’re happy to add new publications to our stock!
STATIONERY
We carry a wide range of stationery products at various price points. Notable brands we carry are: Decomposition, Dingbats, Stonepaper, and Pilot.
EVERYDAY
NECESSITIES
Forgot your phone charger? Need a painkiller? Dry & chapped lips? We’ve got you covered. Our everyday odds and ends will help you get through whatever your day throws at you
CARDS &
GIFTS
We sell cards for every occasion and have a wide selection of locally made cards and postcards. We have a card bundle special: buy 2 cards, get your 3rd half off; or buy 4 cards and get your 5th free!
So you found the perfect locally made gift and card at SUBtext, but you need to package it cute before you give it away? SUBtext has a selection of gift bags, tissue paper, and gift wrap sheets.
BOARD GAME
RENTALS
We sell and rent a variety of board games
- Board games for sale are ever-changing as they are all sold on consignment.
- Board games for rent are owned by the UVSS and available for anyone to borrow. Simply bring your ONEcard to SUBtext and sign out the game(s) you want. We will keep your ONEcard until you return the game(s). All games must be returned by the end of the day rented. Exceptions can be arranged for clubs/group events using the games in the evening.
