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Stratford's independent bookstore since 1967

Obituary information for Robert "Bob" Walter Harold Newland 01/05/2026

Dearest friend and greatest bookseller there ever was. We will miss you everyday.

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12/24/2025

FANFARE BOOKS HOLIDAY BOXING SALE
20% off Books
50% off Calendars

-In Store Only-
December 27, 28, 29, 2025

These discounts apply only to the current stock being displayed and will not be applied to special orders or items that have been set aside/held. (Certain exemptions will apply where the discount is concerned.) 📖

12/24/2025

Have you noticed this issue among readers?

12/24/2025

Holiday Hours!!!

11/30/2025

FANFARE BOOKS HOLIDAY SALE
20% off Books
50% off Calendars

-In Store Only-
Saturday, December 6, 2025
9:30 am - 7:00 pm

These discounts apply only to the current stock being displayed and will not be applied to special orders or items that have been set aside/held. (Certain exemptions will apply where the discount is concerned.) 📖

Photos from Junction 56 Distillery's post 09/12/2025
09/01/2025

Happy Labour Day, folks! We will be closed for the holiday! See you Tuesday!

07/20/2025

BOOK SIGNING
M. K. Lobb
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We are excited for everyone to meet M. K. Lobb for the first time at Fanfare Books and the staff can’t wait to talk to her about her newest release: To Steal From Thieves — the first in her Thieves & Kings duology. It’s a high-stakes heist novel where an achemologist and a conman are tasked to steal a rare and priceless artifact from the Crystal Palace. Don’t miss meeting and for this duo signing.
Preorder your books for the event through our website!
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07/20/2025

BOOK SIGNING
E. K. Johnston
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Kate is a Fanfare Books favourite and we are lucky to have her. Johnston is a highly sought after Star Wars author and has been regaling the world with her stories since 2002 and published her first book in 2014. This year she has published TWO! Come meet and for this duo signing.
Preorder your books for the event through our website!
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07/20/2025

BOOK SIGNING
Scott Palmer
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What a thrill to be hosting . We are excited to be a part of the tour for book two in The Last Ballad series: A Chorus of War. Scott’s epic, grimdark fantasy series has caught the attention of fantasy diehards across North America and is making noise in the UK at The Broken Binding. If you are a fan of John Gwynne, Joe Abercrombie, and David Wragg, do not miss this opportunity to meet Scott Palmer.
Preorder your books for the event through our website!
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07/20/2025

BOOK SIGNING
David Stones
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We are hosting our very own Stratford Poet Laureate! Fanfare Books is proud to be one of the sellers of Stones’ poetry books — and for many years.
“Multi-award winning, celebrated performer and Stratford’s first-ever Poet Laureate, David Stones explores love, longing and loss in a poetic quilt that is at once mischievous, tragically beautiful, and utterly engaging.”
Preorder your books for the event through our website!
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Photos from Fanfare Books's post 07/20/2025

Here are some signings we’ve held and we’ve got signed stock! Come check it out!

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92 Ontario Street
Stratford, ON
N5A3H2

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm