Books unltd: Books of Every Sort for Book Lovers!
This photo of the facade of a bookseller's establishment in Amsterdam was taken by Amsterdam photographer Herman Brinkman.
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Find Books and Book-related Products and Services. Connect and Interact with those who share your love of Books. (That would be me!)
Below you'll find Merchants and Products which speak to the topic of this site and which, in keeping with our mission as The Web's Concierge, have been carefully chosen and individually screened for your shopping ease and pleasure. They are not paid ads, but rather companies with whom we have selectively chosen to partner. We do earn a referral fee if you find something you like or need and purchase it. We have striven to bring you the "best in breed" companies ... those that: we like, our friends like, have great sites and service, have good online reviews, positive consumer reports, and are family friendly. Keep us posted with regards to your own personal experiences with them.
You may be surprised at companies that have not been included. The "noisiest" in the marketplace are not always the best. We have chosen 1) newer innovative companies that are performing well and garnering respect in their respective niches as well as 2) "Main Street" companies that have been reliably getting the job done for decades ... in some cases centuries. Our oldest partner, thus far, has been in business since 1819! That's staying power.
Rest assured, if we've included a certain vendor in a site's line-up, there's a very specific reason for it. You may have to hunt and poke a bit, but it'll be well worth the effort. Enjoy the adventure!
Merchants
The Leader of the Pack
Bookmarks: A must-have magazine for book lovers and readers. You'll find "the book world" of new releases, best sellers, classics, children's books, authors, book reviews, etc, distilled to a manageable mouthful (the editors read over 500 reviews each month). Another neat feature ... the list of subscribers' favorite tomes helps you discover and enjoy little-known gems. Then there's the book club profiles ... you can read for yourself about the books that the members universally loved as well as those that initiated nothing more than awkward silences ... for whatever the reason. You know ... you've been there. Just a real treat for bibliophiles.
Customer Favorites:
Abe Books: The UK portal ... offering new books, used books, antiquarian and rare books, & textbooks.
Alibris: One of the earliest online booksellers ... connecting you to thousands of independent book, music, and movie sellers around the world where you'll find over 150 Million new, used, and hard to find titles.
Amazon: One of the planet's most mind-boggling arrays of goods. First came the books. Now they've added every other product on the planet. The ultimate in selection and convenience across multiple categories.
Audible.com: The leading online retailer of audiobooks ... more than 150,000 titles available for download across every Internet-enabled device imaginable. They'll let you download one as a freebie!
Better World Books: Shop an inventory of over 9 Million New and Used Books and College Textbooks. Always Free Shipping Internationally. We like it cause a bit of their proceeds go towards supporting literacy projects.
Betty's Attic: "Where the Memories of Yesterday Live on Today" ... THE coolest site ... shots of nostalgia spanning a century ... collectibles and memorabilia galore ... TONS OF FUN!
Book Outlet (formerly BookCloseouts): One of North America's Leading Sellers of Bargain Books ... Over 100,000 "Surplus" Titles. Prices 50-90% off publishers' list prices.
Bookbyte: Selling all manner and genres of books ... but they really specialize in the Buying, Selling and even Renting of College Texts ... New and Used.
Books-A-Million: A surprise for you ... the online store of the U.S.'s second largest bookstore chain ... they've been quietly and consistently doing it well for almost 100 years! It seems they listen to their customers.
Campus Book Rentals: THE leading "renter" of college textbooks. Word has it - if you need it, they've got it and are super easy to work with...
eBooks: The leading online source for eBooks aka digital books.
eCampus: College Textbooks - Buy, Rent, and Sell ... Easy, Fast, Cheap. College "Branded" Apparel too. A Favorite.
Indigo Books & Music: No question ... A favorite - that is an understatement - Canadian destination for books, toys, gifts, entertainment, and electronics and much more ... they've been doing it for a good while and they just keep getting better.
Reader's Digest Store: Offering a Wonderful Selection of Books, Music Collections, and DVD and Video Products that "Inform, Enrich, Entertain, and Inspire People of All Ages and Cultures Around the World." And They've Been Doing It Very Well for Decades! (If you're a bit jaded cause they've been around soooo long ... treat yourself to a visit to the RD Store ... some pretty cool stuff. Great Gifts too.)
The Monticello Shop: An offering of items - from books and games to furniture and decorative accessories - that reflect Thomas Jefferson, the man, and the era in which he lived ... a venture of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello.
Valore Books: Online seller of college textbooks ... you can also rent. Also a place for students to sell their used textbooks.
More Resources:
Art.com: If you love Art ... any kind of art, any subject ... you're gonna love this site. It's a feast for the senses. You can browse by subject, genre, artist, room to be decorated, and even color palate. Once you've found the image you've been looking for and/or can't live without, then you have multiple product types to choose from ... there's even a great selection of wall tapestries. You'll have fun here ... no matter your special interests or current decorating mission. Their tag line says it all: "Find Your Art, Love Your Space."
London Review of Books: One of the smartest, wittiest literary journals...
SimpleTruths: A leading provider of inspirational gift books designed to reinforce core beliefs and values including Attitude, Leadership, Teamwork, Customer Service, Love, or just Making a Difference. Many of the titles here will give you a shot in the arm just when you need it ... or maybe even if you didn't know you were looking for it.
Target.com: This favorite shopping destination has become one of the Web's 5 top favorite places to shop ... the company has worked its way into the Fortune 50. They've really covered all the bases when it comes to customers' "wants and likes".
The Lighter Side: The online version of the favorite catalog featuring games and toys, apparel, housewares, lighthearted and personalized gifts, and a wide selection of licensed and nostalgic collectibles (Betty Boop, Wizard of Oz, Coca-Cola® and Looney Tunes, etc). Always a fun place to browse and shop.
Warner Bros Online Shop: The Official Store of Warner Bros Studios ... Just Too Cool. You'll Find, Not Only the Movies, But Collectibles, Clothing, Accessories, Costumes, Home Decor, and Toys & Games that Tie In with All Your Favorite Movies. Be Prepared to Spend Some Time Here.
World Book Store: World Book is now online as The World Book Online Reference Center and is still a favorite reference for kids, parents, and teachers alike. Especially with all the interactive tools that have been integrated into it. Other favorites across the decades ... also now available online: World Book Children Discovery Encyclopedia & World Book Childcraft How and Why Library. Thousands of wonderful books for fun and learning ... I could spend days here. They even have a fabulous (!!!) selection of Christmas books!
