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    Banter Bookshop

    4.9 (85 reviews)
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    Special Hours 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Shirley M.

    Great little bookshop located in one of the busier areas of Fremont, across from the Hub! I was looking for a specific title that had just been released and wanted to support a local shop rather than buying off Amazon, so I came here. I've stopped by once or twice before but this was the first time I had time to really browse and make a purchase. The staff were super nice and found the book for me right away. They have a good selection of recent, popular titles, organized well and even have staff recommendations posted throughout the store if you're looking for your next read. They also have stationary and different knickknacks for sale too. Parking is difficult to find in this area but luckily I found a spot not too far away. Be careful backing out as the streets are quite narrow and there are always pedestrians. I'm looking forward to coming back here!

    Daman T.

    Banter Bookshop in Fremont is such a vibe. I walked in after ages of not visiting a bookstore and it instantly made my soul happy. It's cozy, calm, and the kind of place you just want to wander around for a bit. I'm definitely coming back. They also do reading hours and author signings, which makes it even better for book-loving folks.

    Kids size tote bags , stuffs animals and books
    Dianna W.

    How exciting to have a new bookstore in town . It is located in the new downtown area of Fremont . Street parking is all around the little streets near by . This is a small bookstore but vert impacted . I love their children sections with story times , craft books and clothe puppets. A comfortable arm chair is hiding at one corner for quiet time. It has many nature and animals deigns tote bags for sale . I bought one clothe tote bag and one cats plastic tote bag . I love to bring young children to bookstore and library.

    Sid G.

    This little bookstore is a true gem. The selection is thoughtfully curated, and the staff are exceptionally friendly; they check in regularly and genuinely want to help. It is refreshing to have a place like this in our part of town. I hope more small businesses join the neighborhood and bring even more life to the area. If you are nearby, stop in and pick up a book or two to help this wonderful shop continue to thrive.

    their children's section
    Rachel K.

    Absolutely love popping in here every time I'm in town. They have such a STOCKED selection of books in essentially every genre, looking so organized yet logical and easy to maneuver. They always have a staff favorites or recommendations section, which I love to peruse, and (speaking of staff) I have only had the best experiences talking with them. They have a rewards system, too, so be sure to sign up and let your spendings add up!

    Kathleen B.

    Ha! You know you've gone there so often when the owner knows you by name. Such sweet employees. They host book recommendation nights where staff talks about books they'd recommend. Seriously, I'm so happy to say Banter feels like they just keep getting better. Amy, you've built an amazing place for us book lovers. Thank you!

    Marc T.

    Great bookshop in downtown Fremont! It's a bright, warm, and well-stocked shop that will serve your book needs! I was able to buy the latest copy of my favorite book series - Before the Coffee gets Cold. They have other best sellers and other great books. They have a children's corner and it's divided by grade levels as well. Great service from the staff, diverse selection of books for a great price as well!

    Holiday gifts
    Ann T.

    Cute, small bookstore located in downtown Fremont. You can tell that the staff really know their stuff and are super friendly. There's staff recommendations all around the shop and they're also there to assist as well. There's a good selection of fiction and non-fiction as well as a small manga section, nice small gifts and trinkets and a pretty good selection of children's to young adult books as well. They also had some cute plushies too! Nice for a short stop and I believe they support lots of other literacy and community efforts as well.

    My latest purchase.
    Michael G.

    I enjoy visiting Banter Books whenever I'm grabbing something from one of the nearby restaurants. While they aren't a huge shop, they carry a lot of great fiction and nonfiction titles, manga, and they have a large selection for kids as well. Customer service here has also been great. Happy to shop here!

    Kids space
    Jason L.

    Such a cute bookshop, which is rare in this digital age. I've been here a handful of times but during our most recent visit, we had to bring the kids. I always end up getting caught up at the table outside which features a puzzle that everyone and anyone can contribute to in completing. Everything is clearly marked by genre and age appropriate sections. There's even an area Newark the back for little ones/story time. Store is warm, welcoming and clean. Staff is extremely helpful and friendly. We ended up purchasing three books and signing up for their rewards program... which basically means, we plan on coming back again really soon!

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    Michelle T.

    Love this place. They have great selection of books as well as staff recommendations. I like their kids section. Expensive books but all books are expensive nowadays so.Overall a good bookstore.

    Window area bookshelf
    Marjorie L.

    Bookshop is superclean and staff really greets you when you come in, also ask if you need any help. If a book is not available, they can order for you. Staff tried to order the book they don't have on hand, she said it takes roughly 5 days to them to receive it- just to keep in mind. Books are full price but can't argue with that since they are a local bookstore. Location is great with other small business next to each out. There are different areas for different genre.. Down side is the parking since it's one way only and then there's more parking on the other side which is the opposite.

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    Annabelle R.

    This is not a place I would spend hours at, like B&N, in fact I only saw one seat in the store (two if you count the kids section), but it's cute and cozy, and offers a little bit of everything. Different genres of books for all ages, travel guides, a mind body spirit section with interesting reads related to psychology and mental health, and a single shelf dedicated to gifts, games, and puzzles. I picked up some fitting gifts for the nieces and nephews on black friday, including pokemon mad libs and a rabbit hole game. Service was standard and sufficient when I purchased my items at the counter, and street parking was easy to find directly across the street.

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    Ask the Community - Banter Bookshop

    I love what you've got going here. Very much needed in the community. Do you support local writers, as well?

    We do! We have local shelves in our adult and kids sections. Please reach out to us at contactus@banterbookshop.com to connect further!

    Do they have seating for adults? I love to grab a book and sit and read before I decide if I like the book...

    Yes, we do have a few chairs sprinkled around the bookshop. :)

    Are the books new or used (like Half Price Books)?

    We sell a curated selection of new books for readers of all ages.

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    This store is located at the retail space at one of the new condos in Downtown Fremont's event center and playground.

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