Best Places to Sell Used Books in 2024: Top 8

Discover the best places to sell used books and turn your dusty shelf-sitters into cash, while exploring bookshops.
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8 The Used Book Lover’s Guide to the South by David S. Siegel

  • Genre: Travel, Reference
  • Formats: Paperback
  • Year released: 1998
  • Pages: 352

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This book is a treasure map for finding hidden gem book shops in the southern United States. It led us to a cozy nook where we once found a first edition Hemingway!

7 Book Finds: How to Find, Buy, and Sell Used and Rare Books by Ian C. Ellis

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  • Genre: Non-fiction, Guide
  • Formats: Paperback
  • Year released: 2006
  • Pages: 336

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This one’s like having a nerdy friend obsessed with book scouting. It’s practical, and we even used it to sell a dusty old tome for big bucks!

6 Turn the Page: How to Buy and Sell Used Books for Profit by Sarah Jane

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  • Genre: Non-Fiction
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 2021
  • Pages: 210

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We chose this book for its practical insights and strategies that make it a valuable resource for those entering the used book market.

5 The Joy of Book Collecting by Fredrick Halpern

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  • Genre: Non-Fiction, Collecting
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 2015
  • Pages: 210

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A delightful guide for aspiring book collectors to explore the world of used books with tips on buying and selling.

4 Confessions of a Book Addict by Anonymous

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  • Genre: Memoir, Humor
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 2008
  • Pages: 250

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Full of humorous tales about book selling experiences, this one made us giggle like school kids in a library. Perfect for a good laugh and tips.

3 The Complete Guide to Starting a Used Bookstore by Dale L. Gilbert

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  • Genre: Business, Entrepreneurship
  • Formats: Paperback
  • Year released: 2013
  • Pages: 320

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When we daydream about owning a bookstore, this guide provides the blueprint. It’s like having a cup of coffee with a mentor.

2 How to Sell Books by the Truckload on Amazon: Power Pack of Content for Amazon Kindle by Penny C. Sansevieri

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  • Genre: Business & Economics
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 2016
  • Pages: 126

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This book packs a punch with tips on selling books on Amazon. It’s both practical and filled with insights, making it a great choice if you’re exploring the world of online bookselling.

1 Bookstores: A Celebration of Independent Booksellers by Horst A. Friedrichs

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  • Genre: Photography, Culture
  • Formats: Hardcover
  • Year released: 2014
  • Pages: 224

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This one is a love letter to bookstores, with stunning photos. It inspired us as we planned our own book-corner empire.

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Hi there! I'm Steve Peterson, a passionate reading enthusiast who loves nothing more than getting lost in a good book. My love for literature spans across genres, from thrilling mysteries and gripping fantasy to thought-provoking non-fiction.

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