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Although many people now favour reading devices over books, there are still hundreds of thousands of traditionalists who love the smell, texture and appearance of the humble book. The problem for many is knowing when to stop. Can you, we might ask ourselves, truly ever have too many books? Clearly, if you can’t find your […]

A spring clean is a great time to get rid of unwanted books. It’s also the time when you can most regret not looking after them properly, because a book’s condition really affects its resale value. Here at We Buy Books we offer an easy way to sell unwanted books, but you’ll only get top […]

The gradual build-up of clutter in your home can be very annoying. When moving new furniture or items into a home, unwanted and unneeded items can be an even bigger issue. Rather than just getting rid of these possessions, however, there are ways to make money while clearing space. Online Auctions In the last ten […]

2014 was a fantastic year for all literature enthusiasts following the release of numerous major literature titles that left us gripped for days, weeks and at times months on end! Here at We Buy Books we saw a huge rise in the number of people swapping their old, unwanted books for cash, in fact our […]

It happens to us all: in the post-Christmas tidy up we are bound to have a few gifts that aren’t quite what we wanted, or are duplicates of what we already have. However, there are a number of options available so that those unwanted presents don’t just sit taking up space on a shelf or […]

With just 4 weeks to go until Christmas Day Santa’s Elves are working tirelessly to ensure it’s a Christmas to remember for everyone. Over the past few months the literary world has experienced a tsunami of book releases, perfectly timed for the Christmas rush. But with so many books to choose from choosing the most […]

With Christmas fast approaching , you can use a service like We Buy Books to clear out some space on your shelves for incoming presents and make some much needed cash to ensure you, your family or friends have a happy festive period. Most of us have stacks of old books, music CDs, DVDs and […]

  If, like me, you’re a bit of a bookworm then you won’t have to cast your eyes too far to see a stack of books that you’re planning on reading in the coming weeks or a book case brimming with books you’ve recently completed. To others it’s clutter to you and I it’s a […]

The spooky month of October is almost at an end, but in typical We Buy Books fashion we’ve taken some time to have a look back through history at five amazing literary events to occur this month. So sit back, put the fire on and enjoy! Peanuts Debuts On 2nd October 1950 the most popular […]

Whilst last month marked the end of summer the literary world burst into life as publishers dished out a number of high profile releases and they didn’t disappoint. From Sarah Waters’ The Paying Guests to David Mitchell’s The Bone Clocks there’s been a wide range of high quality releases that promise to keep you gripped […]

Here at We Buy Books we are absolutely delighted to welcome you to our all new website! After months of meticulous planning and creative work we have finally finished a complete face-lift of the website! Easy to see call to actions, bold striking images and a simplistic theme have helped achieve a stylish new look. […]

Every year Roald Dahl fans up and down the country get together on the September 13th to celebrate the official Roald Dahl Day.  Organising an array of Roald Dahl inspired activities and events it is a fun and enjoyable way for adults and children to celebrate one of the most loved children’s authors of our […]

If like me you’re an avid book fan then there’s a good chance you’ll absolutely love learning and understanding new words. If that’s the case then we’ve come up with 10 words every book lover should know, check them out below! If you get branded a BIBLIOPHILE then don’t feel offended! The word, first recorded […]

It’s that time of the year again guys, the dreaded summer holidays! Fantastic for the kids, a nightmare for you parents! Perhaps you’re jetting off on holiday, or you’ve organised for the kids to attend a holiday club a few days a week! Whatever you have planned I’m sure you’ll be happy to keep the […]

Here at We Buy Books we thought we’d take a look back on some of the biggest historical literary events to occur in July, so sit back, relax and appreciate some classic literary history! Lewis Carroll begins writing Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Back in 1862 on the 4th July a 30 year old Lewis Carroll […]

This time last year we were busy applying the finishing touches to our Free Little Library. Almost a year after its grand unveiling our Free Little Library container, which could be mistaken for an oversized birdhouse, is going from strength to strength and continues to be a massive hit with locals in the Rossendale borough […]

So, you’ve downloaded the We Buy Books mobile app, saved yourself hours using the clever scanning software and finalised your transaction by boxing up all your unwanted items ready for collection. A quick and easy process but now the app has no purpose, or does it? What if we told you there was more to […]

After months of designing and developing the We Buy Books mobile app, we are proud to say it is finally available for you to download on all Android and iOS devices. De-cluttering your house and cashing in on your unwanted books, CDs, DVDs and games is easier and quicker than before! So how does it […]

We are all getting better at recycling these days, and with so many ways to pass on something we no longer want, there are often financial benefits to selling your old stuff. Books can take up a lot of valuable storage space, so they are an ideal item to sell on, particularly if you have […]

Maybe you’re moving house, downsizing or just having a good old clear-out? Maybe your tastes have changed, you want your spare room back or you’re just looking for a canny way of making some extra money with minimal effort? If this sounds like you then you may be looking for the best place to sell […]