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Heavy paper usage puts extreme pressure on the environment, from deforestation, illegal logging and extensive water use; so any efforts to change habits is a step in the right direction. We’ve created this list of 32 ways to use less paper at home, school or work. Adopting a few points from this list will make […]

Picture this. You’re standing in a forest, and you chop down 4.5 trees. You take those trees home, and they’re your supply of paper for the next 12 months. That’s the average amount of paper one person will use in a year.   Let’s put that into perspective, because 4.5 trees may not seem like […]

Christmas is magical for children – but what made Christmas special for you when you were young? There are probably many things: curling up on the sofa and watching a Christmas film or looking out of the window trying to anticipate the snow falling. Did you have a favourite Christmas book? Parents usually read their […]

You know the person you’re buying for reads non-fiction – so you’ve decided to get them a book! But where do you start? Firstly, see if you can sneak a peek at their book collection: pay attention to the genre and author if you can. If you have some time, write down a few titles. […]

When we’re talking about protecting the environment, the conversation often has a negative feeling attached to it. While we can’t argue that the subject is an urgent matter, it doesn’t help when we’re all judging each other and being pretentious. We can’t judge other people’s contribution because there are no set criteria to compare it […]

Revising, exams, trying to enjoy a social life and maintain general order in your life. It’s busy being a student, and it can be hard to find time to make yourself ‘eco-friendly’. But you don’t need to overhaul your lifestyle to make a difference – we’ve picked 19 ways you can make a positive impact […]

Whether you’re a lover of Halloween or not, you can’t deny that sometimes a truly scary, gripping read is exactly what you’re in the mood for. And seeing as October is the month of all things supernatural, we thought it was only fitting to compile a list of our top five books in the horror […]

  You may believe you have all the time in the world to sell your used books online. The sight of your unwanted book collection growing steadily over the years may not cause you to stress – because you tell yourself that you’ll be able to shift them all online one day… But this may […]

Over forty years ago, the British retailer W. H. Smith announced plans to transfer its stock to a computerised warehouse and from there on, they needed a numbering system for all of their books, starting out with Standard Book Numbering or SBN.

Living a more sustainable and environmentally friendly lifestyle is something that is becoming more and more important to many of us. People are becoming increasingly aware of how much of an impact consumerism has, and the popularity of minimalism is on the rise. This means that many of us are facing a big clear out […]

With the summer term coming to a close, many students will be finishing up their courses and looking forward to graduation eagerly. If this is the end of your time studying, you may well have a huge stack of textbooks sitting around. While they’ve been your faithful companions throughout the years of your course, they […]

When we think of long, hot summer days under the beating sun, we immediately think of a good book. What better way to spend a summer’s day than enjoying a page-turner on a comfy sun lounger with a refreshing drink? We honestly don’t think there is a better way. And seeing as summer holidays are […]

  Studying can be an expensive time for many. There are numerous books that you have to buy and they can all add up to a significant cost. Once you’ve passed your exams, those books can often be left lying around for many years…   Pass on the knowledge If those books are lying around, […]

We are thrilled to introduce our new logo and branding! Time for a change Here at WeBuyBooks, we unveiled our previous logo and website design way back in 2010, almost ten years ago would you believe… and although we were fond of our previous aesthetic, we thought the time was right for a spruce up […]

We all could do with making some extra pennies every now and then, let’s face it – life is expensive! But you may have been led to believe that it’s impossible to make cash quickly and safely, and that if anyone promises this, it must be a scam… However, here at WeBuyBooks, we can prove […]

WeBuyBooks are the country’s online book buying specialists. We receive hundreds of thousands of books each year featuring a range of topics and genres, including cookery books, graphic novels, used school textbooks and much more! You could soon be making extra money from all your spare books. We offer you the ideal way to clear […]

WeBuyBooks helped The Raft Foundation donate almost 600 gifts in December!   The Raft Foundation is a Rossendale based community group which formed in 2012 and helps families and individuals in crisis. With more and more people turning to food banks to help them through hard times, they are a vital part of the community […]

Ah January, the marmite month… some see it as a fresh start, whereas others can’t wait for it to be over. Here at WeBuyBooks, we like to see January in a positive light, and as a good opportunity to set new goals and get organised for the year ahead. And with “Blue Monday” approaching fast, […]

Whether you love it or can’t wait for it to be over, for most of us, the festive season is pretty much unavoidable – and extremely expensive! But there’s no need to despair – with our super straightforward selling system, you can replenish your depleted wallet within days… so you can get back to feeling merry and bright!

Finding things for children to do over the half term can be a struggle. Not only do you have to find things that are entertaining and engaging for them, but you also need to choose activities that they can do by themselves, allowing you time to get on with all everything else