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At We Buy Books we always like to allow you to top your offer up, so we provide vouchers that will enable you to make a little extra cash. For example, if you had a basket value of £25, the coupon would give you a total payout of £27.50. You can get 10% extra on […]

Friends are ace, and they’re even better when they make you money. The We Buy Books Refer a Friend scheme offers rewards for every-buddy! Get rewarded and make your friends love you even more. You get cash, they get cash – it’s a win-win situation! Who doesn’t love to bump up their bank balance? Why […]

It’s 2021 and we’re in a climate crisis, so I think it’s safe to assume that most of us have the basics of recycling down by now (hopefully)!  If you’ve been doing your bit for the planet and recycling your empty cans, jars and cardboard, we applaud you! You’re helping to reduce the amount of […]

It’s officially spooky season, so it’s only right to incorporate some horror books into your October reading list. But what to read first? We firmly believe you can’t go wrong with a best seller!  Every year as the leaves begin to change colour, we find ourselves craving a little seasonal scare-reading to get us in […]

One of the best things about autumn is nestling up by the window in a cosy jumper, with a hot drink in one hand and a great book in the other, reveling in the outdoor beauty that is autumn. But it’s essential to pick up a book that matches such a setting – whether it’s […]

It’s always nice to get a new job or a salary increase, but these things take time, and they usually aren’t that much!  Or maybe you’re a stay-at-home parent that needs to make a little extra cash on the side for a day-to-day house running or a holiday and need something that won’t take you […]

Book Lovers Day is celebrated on August 9 every year. This is an unofficial holiday observed to encourage bibliophiles to celebrate reading and literature.  We advise everyone to put away their smartphones and possible technological distractions and pick up a book to read. Here are five ways you can celebrate Book Lover’s Day in 2021: […]

Looking for something to read in the sun this summer? If yes, then look no further. We have a list chock-a-block full of some of the best books to enjoy this summer. We have tried to include a little something for all tastes whether it be a bit of summer romance or a gripping thriller.  […]

Everyone loves spending the six week holidays with their kids, but we have to confess, it’s a long time to keep yourselves entertained. There will undoubtedly be a little boredom over the period, and it’s unrealistic to go out and spend money every day. We’ve got a list of things you can do to enjoy […]

One of the main challenges students face when trying to obtain a degree is managing finances.  We imagine there are a fair few people that have blown their student loan on Asos or a brand new PS5, only to realise they have to live on Aldi’s brand of Pot Noodle for the foreseeable future. And […]

Have you ever looked at your old textbooks from uni and thought, “what on earth am I going to do with these..?”. Well, you probably won’t be surprised to hear that they hold their value pretty well. After all, it’s not every day that they get updated, and they are always in demand. Textbooks are […]

The UK is known to have an endless catalogue of spectacular walks and hikes dotted all over the island from the most northern point of Scotland to the most southerly point of England. Every hike is unique, with many different sites and spectacles to see, from castles standing but a shadow of their former glory […]

The popularity of graphic novels has exploded with new titles and new additions being released all the time so, we have decided to hit the drawing board and come up with a list of our top 10 favourites. Your choices may differ from ours slightly, but we have tried to include a bit of everything […]

Once upon a time, graphic novels and comics were considered the staple of pubescent teenage boys looking to escape the mundanity of looming adult life. How times have changed. Marvel and DC are the epitome of cool, and we’re swimming in a sea of blockbuster movies that doesn’t ever feel like it’s going to end. […]

Recycling and reusing is a great way to use resources that may otherwise be thrown into a landfill and never seen again. Fortunately, plenty of companies are bringing recycling to smartphones in the form of an app. Recycling and reusing right at your fingertips! All you have to do is visit your app store, download […]

It’s money smart week from the 10th to the 17th of April, and being money smart is more appropriate than ever this year.  While some people have been fortunate enough to keep working, others have been furloughed or unemployed for long periods as they seek to get back into work. Whatever your circumstances, we have […]

Seeing how manga has fast been becoming a much more popular past time for people in the UK, we have decided to wade in and pick out our top 10 Manga of all time. Now, you may or may not agree with our choices but we have amalgamated this selection to hit all of our […]

If you’re thinking about starting a manga collection, or you’ve already bought a few and are a little confused about what you’ve purchased or where to go next, we can help you with our manga guide. What is manga? Manga is a term for a variety of comic books and graphic novels that originate from […]

While manga is considered a niche in the UK for comics and graphic novels, it is popular in its native Japan.  France makes up around 40% of the European manga market, and it’s growing in popularity in Germany, too. We predict that manga will continue to grow in popularity in the West, so we compiled […]

There’s another important day on Easter weekend this year, and it doesn’t involve chocolate or bunnies. It’s something that millions of UK residents do every day. Any guesses?  It’s national DIY day! So we thought we’d give our fellow book lovers a few ideas, so you can get on board and create something unique. 1. […]

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and although we can’t spend it in the traditional Mother’s Day style, here are five perfect gifts you can buy your mum to make sure her day is still special this year. 1. Flowers What mum doesn’t love flowers? And they’re such a simple way to show appreciation to one […]

Spending more time at home means people have more items coming into the house and less leaving, so people are having clear-outs and decluttering more often than they would usually. Since we went into lockdown last March, charity shops received unwanted goods to the point where they couldn’t accept them anymore. Unfortunately, this isn’t particularly […]