The Book End in Newark, CA

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Telephone:	+1 510-797-4100
Address:	5678 Thornton Ave, Newark, CA, 94560 b/t Cedar Blvd & Ruschin Dr
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:	1.7 miFremont 1.7 miArden 1.8 miDeer Park
Categories:	Bookstores

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Accepts Credit Cards	No
Parking	Private Lot

Wheelchair Accessible

Yes

Today

Today	10:00 am – 6:00 pm Open now
Local time (Newark)	12:29 PM Friday, May 30, 2025

Business hours

Monday	10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday	10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday	10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday	10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday	10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday	10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday	–

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15 reviews of The Book End

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Jen C.

Place rating: 1
San Mateo, CA

I ordered a book from The Book End via Amazon. I was shipped the wrong book. A simple mistake, one would think as the titles were the same. The authors were not. Nor was the context of the book!
I emailed the store and was told, «I think the book should be exactly the same to read and feel» even though they are NOT the same! One is about Ice Hockey and the other is about Apple Computers. Trust me when I tell you the books will not be the same.
Good thing I just live across the bay from this store — I look forward to returning their book in person!
BE CAUTIOUS!

M J.

Place rating: 1
Lincoln, CA

O stars! My husband went in here on his lunch break. There were three older ladies at the front. My husband asked if they had a certain author, he said all three ladies gave him a nasty look and one finally said no with an attidue. He said he has never experienced such rudeness before! He turned around and walked out and will never return again! I will never go here and either will my mom. We are huge readers and spend a lot on books. Shame on you ladies for treating your customers so bad!

Amanda M.

Place rating: 5
Newark, CA

I love this little store, I’ve been going here since I was a kid with my mom. So I guess there’s some nostalgia with it. But you can buy a lot of great used books and they have a lot of new ones as well. The ladies that work here have always been super friendly and eager to help you find what ever book you want. There are also little sitting areas where you can do a quick read. With so few book stores left this place is a gem, I hope they stick around for a long time.

Moxy R.

Place rating: 1
San Leandro, CA

Nasty customer service…

Anoushka S.

Place rating: 3
Union City, CA

It’s a pretty solid bookstore. I enjoy their fantasy, mystery, and romance sections and can often find a new book I’m unfamiliar with.
I’m not entirely sure why, but I never quite feel at ease here. That and being closed every Sunday drop this down a star for me.

S S.

Place rating: 4
Fremont, CA

This bookstore is really cute.
The shopkeeper is friendly and cool (don’t be intimidated by her sitting up front). She patiently answered all of my questions and helped me find particular books.
They don’t have the widest selection of books, but they have more than a few in each genre. They had a number of books/authors I hadn’t heard of, and it was great discovering someone new. All the paperback books I looked at were $ 3 – 5.
All in all, it’s a great little shop to spend some time browsing and find a good book to read.

Michelle o.

Place rating: 5
San Pablo, CA

This bookshop lucked away in a nondescript strip mall is almost purely genre fiction — mostly romance, but also sci-fi, mysteries, Westerns, and spy novels. The shelves are laid out in a delightful zigzag labyrinth. I spotted a Georgette Heyer mystery and asked the staff where her romances were, and they pointed me immediately to the right location. And most of the stock is used and very affordable — my copy of Heyer’s «Bath Tangle» was a mere 3.25.
Would recommend to anyone who likes genre fiction. If you love books, support the indie bookshops or they’ll go away!

Victor G.

Place rating: 3
Oakland, CA

The Book End sells used paperbooks of the fiction genre-mystery, sci fi, romance, westerns, etc. .
expect to pay 50% of the original price. a few nonfiction biographies available.
reads:
–maya angelou, «i know why the caged bird sings (3)
ms. angelou coming of age, the beginning.
loose leafs:
–good resource for used fiction books.
–maybe pricey compared to thrifts but a time saver.
–friendly advice from clerk re setup of store.

Shana K.

Place rating: 5
Newark, CA

Do yourself a favor, and pop into this little gem! The women who own this tiny bookstore totally rock! They will order you almost any book, and they carry alot of books you can’t find at the big chains (and since those are out, that seems like an even bigger plus!), and they’re used selection is great! I’ve discovered so many new authors from just wandering in the stacks, i love it! Way better then half price, the staff actually knows their inventory, AND will help you find it. And the best part? Cheaper than half price. My dad has been going here for years to get rare, and hard to find books, and i’m proud to say my sister and i have been doing the same.

Margo V.

Place rating: 2
Newark, CA

Every time I walk into the store, I do feel uncomfortable.
I like the maze sort of thing they got going on but the service sucks. There is always an old lady at the counter who talks obnoxiously and looks at me funny.
They never have the books I’m looking for anyway
Ehh…old people.

Nick K.

Place rating: 3
Redwood City, CA

This is basically a paperback bookstore. Lots of science fiction, romance, mystery, even westerns. Nothing rare or antiquarian, just a good place to go to get something fun to read for not much $$$.

Jessica C.

Place rating: 3
Gilroy, CA

my mom used to shop here when i was little so while she was looking for books in the maze i would find one for my self and sit and read. i always remember it being small, cramped, smell and dusty… but it always had a lot of books to choose from

Lisa S.

Place rating: 1
Newark, CA

Horrible horrible HORRIBLE Customer service!!!
If you are not a «regular» you get treated like crap–
We had an awful experience last weekend, caused great embarrassment– this was from the owner!
I strongly suggest to never shop there– the owner only cares about those she knows on a «first name» basis–
Stay away!!!

Ann L.

Place rating: 3
Fremont, CA

i don’t know why i don’t go more often but this is a pretty good bookstore for used books.

Jim D.

Place rating: 3
Hayward, CA

Large selection of used science fiction and romance novels. A few new books. You can trade books for store credit.

The Book End

Newark, United States