Fremont Place Book Co

In Short – The first thing you notice when you stroll into this downtown Fremont neighborhood bookstore? Not the wide range of books, but the comforting fragrance of wood. Oak shelves support a myriad of reading material--from gay and lesbian literature to mystery and fiction--in well-organized sections. Books are the usual retail price; renting an audiotape costs $5.00 a week. The large children's area includes titles from Maurice Sendak and Judy Blume, while "staff picks" adorn shelves throughout the store.

Editor's Tips

When to Go:: The store usually hosts a book club which meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm. Call ahead to verify, the program comes and goes, based on attendance.
Save Money:: If you're on a budget or simply not in the mood to buy, a unique rental library offers new releases in fiction, popular non-fiction, mysteries and a wide selection of books on tape.