This is the cutest little bookshop with a great selection of both new and used books, an adorable kids section, great trinkets, local pottery and artwork. The customer service is outstanding as well, I had a lovely conversation with the sweetest woman at the counter. I highly recommend stopping in and checking it out for yourself. read more

Such a cute bookstore filled with so much good stuff. They have a good array of used and new books, as well as book lover trinkets. I had such a good time searching through everything and finding a fantasy book! Staff is friendly and sweet. read more

Spellbinder Books - Bookstores Near Me - Bishop, California

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We got stranded in Bishop (for over a week!) when our truck broke down on our yearly roadtrip. Spellbinder Books is a sweet spot with a great selection and a nice kid zone. We spent hours at the book shop and enjoyed the ambiance, friendly staff and comfortable chairs ! read more

This place is fantastic. My son accidentally left his water bottle there (was a Christmas present). I called and they immediately knew which one it was and had it set aside for us. Thank you very much, he was feeling terrible about forgetting it! Love to visit anytime we come here as well, thank you for the great experiences! My kids love the books. read more

Service was great. People are so helpful and friendly. They had a really diverse selection to choose from and the prices were competitive.

An interesting collection of books and the staff was friendly. We bought a few books and I also added several to my list after browsing through the store. I could see myself spend half of a day here. read more

Gem of a bookstore!!!! Books, local art, food and coffee nearby and very charming. The woman who helped me was amazing!

A lovely dog-friendly independent bookshop. I found a couple books I've been meaning to get (The Land of Little Rain and The Wolf's Trail). They have a wonderful selection of books about the Eastern Sierras and Indigenous fiction and non-fiction, as well as cute souvenirs. Service is great too. read more

I was in Bishop on Halloween and stopped by Spellbinder. They offered us candy and had some cheeky displays. I loved the selection and there's even a coffee shop in the back. Definitely stop here if you're passing through. read more

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Cute bookstore with a small town vibe. It has a hometown feel with hand written signs. Perfect place to wonder around while waiting for food to be ready from the cafe in the back. They have current releases to used books. Also carrying a variety of items by local artists. read more

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We are so happy to have this bookstore here in Bishop. They have a great selection and are very inclusive of all races and genders. If they don't have it, they are happy to get it in stock for you. The also sell and accept used books. Also, Pupfish Cafe in the back has great coffee and breakfast / lunch items. read more

I HIGHLY recommend Spellbinder Books! Exterior and interior are clean and in good repair. Variety is excellent, well organized, and uncluttered. Staff is polite, helpful, and very knowledgeable. There's a large section of local authors. There's a section for children to play while adults peruse. Book searches and special orders don't upset them! Come! Browse! Read! Become Spellbound! read more

Fantastic little bookstore in a cute little mountain town. I thought it was super cool they had a big poster of banned books up and really appreciated that they had a section the local native American tribe picked out. The store was clean, well organized, and well cared for. I was a little confused why they chose to feature a book about Elon Musk, a man who made billions at a time when more Americans than ever are struggling to make ends meet. read more

Friendly staff, great selection of genres, and excellent guidebooks for hikers, off roaders, and general adventures! Great topo maps for the region too. Don't miss the Pupfish Cafe attached to the bookstore either. Love shopping local! read more

Spellbinder Books - Bookstores Near Me - Bishop, California

My favorite indie bookstore that I make a point to visit everytime I'm in town or passing through! They have such a great used book selection! They also have a very sweet children's, middle grade and YA selection. The staff are very helpful and easy to talk to about books. HIGHLY reccomend this place for any bibliophile!! read more

I'm a local. Went in there to purchase a Bible for a Birthday party. They had no children's or teens Bibles. They only had around 10 Adult Bibles. No selection on different translations. I though it interesting that out of all "Religions," Christianity had the lowest amount of material. 2 rows of Buddhist material and a whole entire case for Witchcraft Related Material. For being a bookstore they seem bias against Christianity for some reason. If Bookstores are about providing Books for Educational or Enhancing oneself in Their intent, I believe they should be equal with all sides of life. Allowing Readers to conduct their own beliefs and giving equal opportunity to be a provider of information. I also saw there was only Political Books bashing Trump and not having any Conservative Books or Authors anywhere in the Store. Only Liberal or Democrat point or views and Authors on the front table. Again not Equal opportunity for all view points. One sided control of information. Not very honorable for what a book store is truly meant to be. read more

Very friendly atmosphere, great selection of books, and cute cafe! Loved all the souvenirs available as well. Super happy to have made a stop here! read more

Still stopping here every year! Still amazed at how well represented good books are in a relatively small space. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Bathrooms are clean. So why wouldn't my family stop and stretch our legs and pick up a book ( or four!) before getting back to the road? This store is a gem. I can't praise the coffee because I still haven't tried it but the gift area is also full of some fun stuff read more

Spellbinder books is the bastion of cool in Bishop. The staff are incredible, the books are great and available to people of a variety of monetary ability. There are used books and new books! I love this place and I hope it stays here forever... read more

Large bookstore with great selection, also beautiful art and useful items. Even a cafe in the back. Nice staff.

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. I plan to support them as long as I can :)

I've been to this bookstore twice over the years, when passing through. They offer a great selection of books on backpacking, hiking, etc. along with all kinds of subjects. Customer service is always good too. I love their merchandise (postcards, tshirts, etc) selection also. read more

OMG keep me away from this place when I am traveling on a motorcycle or I'll end up with more books and other crafty things than I can carry! Fantastic selection of books and a surprising selection of craft items (esp beads!). Super friendly staff and cosy inside, even a nice little vegan friendly cafe in the back. Definitely a great place to pass some time and look for a book to read on a car trip! read more

Fabulous bookstore with the most amazing selection of books. Place to relax and enjoy some great literature! Whether you are a bookworm, just browsing, need help finding a book or special book order, the staff in this store will always do there best to help you! The children's area is truly exciting! I am a retired school librarian and media center teacher and love exploring every part of this bookstore, everytime I am in town. Make a point to go check this special bookstore out! They have lots of other interesting gifts to shop for in their store, too! I have been going in this beautiful store, since 1997! You will not be disappointed to visit this store, even if you are not looking for any books, right now! read more

We stopped in at the restaurant that is attached and had to browse the bookstore. Everyone was so friendly! They interacted with our little ones and truly made the experience memorable for us! Great books and a great team. read more

I went to pick up a pre-ordered book for a new book club. Young man who helped me was very kind and knowledgeable. Customer service was great! Thank you for your help. read more

Epic bookstore and great local business. Love the friendly staff and the great selection of books. They also sell some local artisan crafts, which I do appreciate. Love this place! read more

Yeah for Spellbinder Books. It's one of Bishop's shining stars. A real nice place to spend a lazy afternoon. It's got a great feel, Enjoy the eclectic mix of books and merchandise that can't be found anywhere else in town. Probably the best place around to find that wonderful unique gift. Bamboo clothes, weird and wonderful books, maps, scents, jewelry, great kids books... And free gift wrapping. This is beginning to sound like an ad, but it's true, this is a genuine gem in Bishop! If the coffee house was still in the back i'd give it six stars. read more

Spellbinder is still just as awesome if not more so, but I wanted to write an update to mention that the cafe in back has changed - Black Sheep is now down the street near Wilson's and the "Yard Sale Cafe" (brought to you by the same folks who run the "Secret Sandwich Society") is in back. Their food is really super yummy and I recommend them! Go check out the wonderful atmosphere and great selection, especially of local books and children's books, at Spellbinder, and grab a bite in the back for an extra treat! read more

I wasn't in here for long, so I mostly only got a chance to look at the magazines. I was pretty impressed with the uniqueness and variety of their selections. I used to work at a bookstore and would spend hours each day re-shelving magazines people had left scattered on benches, the floor, the wrong shelves, and the bathroom (that job had some surprisingly gross aspects). I got pretty familiar with the standard offerings, and though we had over 100 different magazines at my previous place of employment, Spellbinder had several I had never seen before. There were four or five magazines related to Native American culture, none of which I've seen at any bookstore before. Other topics included woodworking, organic cooking, politics, and guitar playing. There were some standards there, such as O, but most of the stuff had nothing to do with entertainment gossip, fall fashion, getting rid of cellulite, or swimsuit models. It was refreshing, in a way. And it seemed like the merchandise matched the interests of the community. I looked at a few literary journals but ended up picking out The Believer, Adbusters, and Venus Zine. I also saw a section of the bookstore was dedicated to local authors and books relating to the area. The kids' section looked pretty cool and was unexpectedly extensive for such a small store. On my way out, I grabbed some of the local free newspapers. This place is unique. The staff are extremely knowledgeable and you're probably going to find things there that you can't find anywhere else. This isn't just another replica of the big, corporate bookstores. If I ever happen to be in Bishop again, this place will be getting a visit. read more

Great indie bookstore & artisan coffee roaster/espresso bar in the back staffed with great people who actually care about books and coffee. UPDATE Join their FB group to find out about upcoming readings & music events. read more

Mmm...double espresso! I went here with some dirtbags before heading up the Buttermilks. I had already had a double espresso earlier at Looney Bean, but needed another since I had only gotten three hours of sleep the night before at the Pit. Good stuff! I'm a bit of a coffee snob and thought it was a bit bitter. Good crema though. Will definitely come here again, especially if the weather turns sour in Bishop. Magazines are conveniently located near the coffee shop, so you can check out some climbing porn while you wait for your double espresso. ;P read more

Staff was rude and not helpful. They were not interested in making a sale or being polite. Disappointed.

I liked this place. I wish the book section was a bit larger. About half of their space was books, new and used. The rest was indie jewelry and crafts and such. Their sections were nicely divided and displayed. I found a few books I was already interested in luckily. I'll make this a necessary stop whenever I'm on my way to our Mammoth house or Yosemite! Support local book stores :) read more

Great, helpful, friendly staff! Love stopping in before a long car ride home and getting the kiddies a new book and something fun! Love that they gift wrap for free! read more

The cafe in back is great and of course any indie bookstore gets kudos! Clever regional themed t-shirts, lots of interesting books on all aspects of the area from natural history to cultural history as well as a decent selection of fiction including reasonably priced used paperbacks. More towns need this. read more

What a gem. I have only been here a couple of times and totally stumbled upon this place but what a cool set up. I have to admit, my ratings are based almost exclusively on their rare book collection. I bought a 7 volume set (A. Lincoln, The War Years) and three other volumes from a bigger set (Notable English Trials) and am so excited to read them. The cafe in the back is a cool added bonus but get their early because they close at 2 or 3pm. Definitely worth a stop and a purchase. read more

Great book store. Lots of selections and love the cafe in the back! I will definitely be revisiting on my way to Mammoth next time!

Nice little bookstore. Located on Main Street. They sell a mix of new and used books and magazines, gift items, hand crafted items. I prefer more character. But it's nice, organized and there are places to sit and hang out. Appears to have a coffee house in back. read more

Great little local bookstore! Nice mix of political reads, graphic novels, kids books, etc. Something for everyone. I found a book here that was sold out everywhere else. Good stop in Bishop. read more