#used books

Thank You For Leaving Your Book Behind

A message to the reader who left her copy of THE BELL JAR on an airplane.

When Used Books Attack: Cat Edition

A used bookseller shares some of the more horrifying/hilarious books about cats she's found in her store.

Forgotten Notes: Inscriptions Found in Used Books

A used bookseller shares some of her favorite found inscriptions.

A Used Bookshop That Feels Like Home

A love letter to a used bookstore.

The Serendipity of Finding Inscriptions in Used Books

Part of the fun of hunting through used bookstores? Finding excellent inscriptions.

On Finding Bookish Treasure in Thrift Stores

Few things are as satisfying as the serendipity of finding book treasures at thrift stores

The Thrill of the (Used Bookstore) Hunt

What is "Real" Reading?

Welcome to the Dear Book Nerd podcast, a bi-weekly show that answers YOUR questions about life, love, and literature! This week, the mighty and powerful Victor LaValle joins me on the show. We discuss issues like: is buying used books bad for authors? Is listening to audiobooks considered "real" reading? And much more. (Also, about 20 minutes in or so, Victor tells an AMAZING story about meeting Harper Lee at a used book store.) Don't miss it!

Confessions of a “Pretend I’ve Read It”-aholic

Literary Tourism: A Book Lover’s Guide to New Orleans, LA