Four simple steps
Pack a stack
Round up the books you've finished, fall out of love with, or just want to share with a new reader.
Drop them off
Bring them to the trade counter. We'll look through them and let you know what we can accept.
Get store credit
Receive 25% of the original list price as credit on each accepted book. It never expires.
Pick new reads
Browse, ask for recommendations, and use your credit toward the next stack. Pay only the swap fee + 50% of list.
Bring Your Books In
We run a friendly trade-credit shop — bring books in, take new ones home with credit toward the trade.
NO CASH GIVEN FOR BOOKS!
We operate on a trade credit system. Bring your books in and receive store credit toward any book purchase.
Book Exchange Policy
Of the book's original list price
in store credit on any book we're able to take.
Of the list price deducted
from your credit on any book you're purchasing.
A swap fee per book applies as follows, based on list price:
Without credit, books are priced at 50% of the list price unless otherwise marked with our store sticker.
What We Accept
- Fiction & literary novels
- Non-fiction & biographies
- Children's & young adult
- Sci-fi & fantasy
- Mystery & thriller
- History & true crime
- Self-help & wellness
- Cookbooks & crafts
- Hardbacks WITH dust jackets
- Good condition paperbacks
What We Don't Accept
- Magazines
- Harlequin romance novels
- Hardbacks WITHOUT dust jackets
- Damaged or heavily worn books
- Encyclopedias & textbooks (most)
- VHS tapes or outdated media
Quick Trade Checklist
Tick what applies and we'll let you know if your stack is a good fit.
How much credit will I earn?
Enter a list price or scan an ISBN to instantly see your estimated store credit and swap fee — before you even walk in.
Trade Credit Estimator
See your instant credit before you walk in
Credit is issued as store credit, not cash. Final amount may vary based on book condition and staff review.
Make the most of your trade
Check Condition
Make sure your books are in good readable condition — no water damage, torn pages, or heavy highlighting. The better the condition, the better your credit.
Bring Multiples
The more titles you bring, the more store credit you can earn. We encourage trading several at once to maximize your session.
Come Early
Mornings are quieter — easier to chat, easier to browse. We're open Mon–Sat 10am–5pm.