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Thousands of rescued secondhand books, ready for their forever family.

Non-fiction books are a gateway to a cornucopia of knowledge.

On this page you will find our non-fic rescued reads; all the secondhand non-fiction books available at Preloved Book Shop. Be sure to use the filters to narrow down your intersts; with thousands of rescued secondhand non-fiction books on offer, it might be a little overwhelming finding what you’re after otherwise!

Our secondhand non-fiction books are a gateway to learning, offering information, insights, facts and historical discoveries. From biographies to science, self-help to travel, engineering to arts – containing captivating real life stories, the depths of scientific exploration, or practical guidance from DIY projects to personal growth.

Preloved Book Shop’s secondhand non-fiction books bring diverse interests to curious minds. Rescue a secondhand non-fiction book today and set out on an intellectual adventure.

The pursuit of knowledge awaits.

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The Diaries of Franz Kafka, 1910-1923
By Franz Kafka
Edited By Max Brod
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The Soul of Leadership: Unlocking Your Potential for Greatness
By Deepak Chopra
$13.00 Add to cart
Love Is the Message: In a Psychic’s Footsteps
By Paula Armstrong
$10.00 Add to cart
To See You Again: A True Story of Love and War
By Betty Schimmel & Joyce Gabriel
$8.00 Add to cart
Grow Your Own Fruit And Vegetables: The Easy Way
By Reader’s Digest
$18.00 Add to cart
The Rose
By Ann Reilly
$22.00 Add to cart
Green Garden Tips: An A-Z of Environmentally-Sound Ideas for Garden Care
By Joy Laundy
$9.00 Add to cart
Perennials for Bed and Border
By Stirling Macoboy
A-Z Gardening Series
$17.00 Add to cart
Illustrated Guide to Flowering House Plants
By Jack Kramer
$22.00 Add to cart
Australian Natives for Your Garden
By Penelope A Rose & John Rose
$10.00 Add to cart
The Vegetable Garden Displayed
By Royal Horticultural Society
$8.00 Add to cart
A Practical Guide to Paving Pools, Paths & Patios
By Better Homes and Gardens
$10.00 Add to cart
Lothian Successful Organic Gardening: Herbs
By Patricia S Michalak
$15.00 Add to cart
The Royal Horticultural Society Water Gardening
By Peter Robinson
$20.00 Add to cart
The ABC Book of Gardening for Kids
By Helen Cushing
$8.00 Add to cart

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At Preloved Book Shop we rescue second-hand books, ready to re-home via our online book store with a new forever family...

Here’s a fresh stack of rescued reads including

Here’s a fresh stack of rescued reads including fiction and sci-fi titles just added to the website today:Warlock: To the Magic Born by Christopher Stasheff - $10
Serpent's Gift by A.C. Crispin, Deborah A. Marshall - $7
Huysman's Pets by Kate Wilhelm - $7
Pirates of the Thunder by Jack L. Chalker - $8
The Penultimate Truth by Philip K. Dick - $9
The Castle of Iron by L. Sprague de Camp, Fletcher Pratt - $6
Dancing Girls and Other Stories by Margaret Atwood - $8
House Atreides by Brian Herbert - $10
Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella - $8
The Road to the Rim / The Lost Millennium by A. Bertram Chandler, Walt Richmond, Leigh Richmond - $7
Perfect Match by Jodi Picoult - $8Take a look at prelovedbookshop.com.au and find your next read!#SciFiBooks #FantasyBooks #MargaretAtwood #PhilipKDick #BrianHerbert #SophieKinsella #PrelovedBooks #SecondhandBooks #BookLovers #BookishCommunity

Here's a fresh batch of secondhand cookbooks, just

Here's a fresh batch of secondhand cookbooks, just added to the website today! Whether you're looking to master fish dishes, explore Lebanese cuisine, or learn some handy tips about more healthy eating, there's something here for everyone. Here's a taste of what's available:Maggie's Table by Maggie Beer - $23
Eat Well Now: And Your Body Will Thank You Later by Ian Thorpe - $14
Doyle's Fish Cookbook by Alice Doyle - $18
The Lebanese Kitchen by Salma Hage - $30
Vitamins by Rosemary Stanton - $8
Flavouring with Mustard by Clare Gordon-Smith - $14
The Free Range Cook by Annabel Langbein - $25
The Food Coach by Judy Davie - $12
Colour Me Healthy: Why You Should Eat Almost Everything by Rita Erlich and Alice Murkies - $18
Herbs for Health and Cookery by Claire Loewenfeld and Philippa Back - $8Come and get 'em at prelovedbookshop.com.au - this is just a taste of the stack of cookbooks added today.
#Cookbooks #SecondhandBooks #MaggieBeer #IanThorpe #AnnabelLangbein #SalmaHage #HealthyEating #Mustard #HerbsSpices #Vitamins #LebaneseCooking #PrelovedCookbooks #RosemaryStanton

Today's rescued reads are a mix of art, history, p

Today's rescued reads are a mix of art, history, photography, and captivating fiction, now available for their next forever-reader to add them to their shelves.📚 The Wonder Effect by Frederik Pohl & CM Kornbluth – $7
📚 The Dictionary of Roses in Colour by S Millar Gault & Patrick M Synge – $17
📚 The Impressionists by Nathaniel Harris – $17
📚 Nature Photographer of the Year: The Year's Best Wildlife and Landscape Photos by Australian Geographic – $25
📚 Signs and Symbols in Christian Art by George Ferguson – $25
📚 The Great Wall of China and other Stories by Franz Kafka, edited by Malcolm Pasley – $9
📚 Envy by Kathryn Harrison – $12
📚 Monet's Garden: Through the Seasons at Giverny by Vivian Russell – $20
📚 The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris – $9
📚 Ending Slavery: How We Free Today's Slaves by Kevin Bales – $12
📚 Ocean Warriors by Rob Mundle – $10If any of these pique your interest, just head to prelovedbookshop.com.au and adopt a secondhand book today!
#SecondhandBooks #PrelovedReads #RescuedFiction #NonFiction #ArtBooks #FranzKafka #HeatherMorris #FrederikPohl #Photography #Monet #BookLovers

Looking to expand your book collection with some t

Looking to expand your book collection with some thought-provoking non-fiction and captivating novels? These rescued reads are waiting for their next forever reader! From Karl Marx to Khaled Hosseini, we’ve got a brilliant mix of reads for those who love history, science, music, and unforgettable storytelling.📖 The Lexus and the Olive Tree – Thomas L. Friedman ($13)
📖 Bel Canto – Ann Patchett ($9)
📖 Wild Abandon – Emily Bitto ($13)
📖 Swimming Sweet Arrow – Maureen Gibbon ($8)
📖 The Tin Drum – Günter Grass ($14)
📖 The Kite Runner – Khaled Hosseini ($10)
📖 Wages, Price and Profit – Karl Marx ($8)
📖 Melodies and Memories: The Autobiography of Nellie Melba – Nellie Melba, John Cargher (Editor) ($16)
📖 Unfinished Journey – Yehudi Menuhin ($12)
📖 The Higher Arithmetic: An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers – Harold Davenport ($15)
📖 Special Relativity – Anthony P. French ($14)Head to prelovedbookshop.com.au to browse through these and thousands more secondhand books.#ThomasLFriedman #AnnPatchett #EmilyBitto #MaureenGibbon #GünterGrass #KhaledHosseini #KarlMarx #NellieMelba #YehudiMenuhin #HaroldDavenport #AnthonyFrench #SecondhandBooks #RescuedReads #Nonfiction #FictionLovers #EcoFriendlyReads #PrelovedBooks #GreatReads #ClassicLiterature #MustReads

These enchanting tales are ready for their next ho

These enchanting tales are ready for their next home! Whether you’re into classic tales, magical adventures, or fairy-filled collections, we’ve got something for every young reader:The Discovery of Dragons by Graeme Base – $14
Once & Then by Morris Gleitzman – $9
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr, illustrated by Eric Carle – $10
Where’s My Dinosaur? by Ashling Kwok, illustrated by Jasmine Berry – $17
The Shadow Thief by Alexandra Adornetto – $8
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson – $8
Shirley Barber’s Fairy Collection by Shirley Barber – $17
Never and Forever by Cressida Cowell – $15
The Famous Five and the Blue Bear Mystery by Claude Voilier – $6
The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter – $8If one of these special secondhand reads is calling to you, they’re available now – head over to prelovedbookshop.com.au to take them home!#GraemeBase #MorrisGleitzman #BillMartinJr #EricCarle #AshlingKwok #JasmineBerry #AlexandraAdornetto #KatherinePaterson #ShirleyBarber #CressidaCowell #ClaudeVoilier #BeatrixPotter #TheWizardsOfOnce #TheFamousFive #TheWorldOfBeatrixPotter #SecondhandBooks #RescuedFiction #ChildrensBooks #BookLovers #YoungReaders #PrelovedReads #EcoFriendlyBooks #ClassicStories

Want first dibs on our latest rescued reads? We’

Want first dibs on our latest rescued reads?
We’ve got so many secondhand books looking for their next forever-reader that we can’t get them online fast enough! So here’s your exclusive sneak peek of "coming soon" titles.
Claim your favourite books before they go live for everyone else! Just take a look at our coming soon page, and if anything takes your interest, send us a message.
So far there's a STACK of Cookbooks and children’s board books coming soon to Preloved! https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/secondhand-books-coming-soon-list/
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Did you know gnome couples always have twins? Or t

Did you know gnome couples always have twins? Or that they’re seven times stronger than humans? If you’re ready for some delightful gnome gossip, this beautifully illustrated book by Wil Huygen & Rien Poortvliet is perfect for you. Packed with charming insights into gnome life and lore, it’s a treasure for both kids and adults alike.
Take a peek into their underground homes, animal friendships, and quirky lifestyle. Gnomebody can resist! Available at PLB for $20: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/gnomes/
#Gnomes #WilHuygen #RienPoortvliet #SecondhandBooks #PreLovedBooks #MagicalCreatures #BookLovers #IllustratedBooks

Check out today's exciting mix of preloved titles

Check out today's exciting mix of preloved titles ready to find new forever-readers:Techniques of the World's Great Masters of Pottery and Ceramics by Hugo Morley-Fletcher – $20
The New Zealand Guide to Handmade Felt by Marianne Ekert – $7
The Skilled Helper by Gerard Egan – $20
Future Quest edited by Roger Elwood – $7
Extraterrestrials edited by Isaac Asimov – $8
Don't Let Her See Me Cry: A Mother's Story by Helen Barnacle – $12
The Generations of Men by Judith Wright, illustrated by Alison Forbes – $9
The Practice Effect by David Brin – $8
The James Lee Burke Collection by James Lee Burke – $14
Ashenden by Elizabeth Wilhide – $12
Brightness Reef by David Brin – $10If you’d like to give any of these rescued reads a new home, head to prelovedbookshop.com.au#HugoMorleyFletcher #MarianneEkert #GerardEgan #RogerElwood #IsaacAsimov #HelenBarnacle #JudithWright #DavidBrin #JamesLeeBurke #ElizabethWilhide #SecondhandBooks #RescuedFiction #SustainableReading #BookLovers #PreLovedBooks

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