Jonathan Raban

Preloved, Secondhand Books, written by Jonathan Raban

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Another fabulous selection of rescued reads just a

Another fabulous selection of rescued reads just added to Preloved, and waiting for their new forever-reader to take them home:Chinese Poetry of Tang and Song Dynasties: A New Translation, translated by CK Ho - $10
Elementary Logic by DJ O'Connor and B Powell - $8
Flesh Guitar by Geoff Nicholson - $9
Crash by JG Ballard - $9
Mr Bridge & Mrs Bridge by Evan S Connell - $9
Significant Others: Creativity and Intimate Partnership edited by Whitney Chadwick and Isabelle De Courtivron - $9
Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult - $10
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe - $9
Of the Dawn of Freedom by WEB Du Bois - $7
A Grim Almanac of Devon by John van der Kiste - $12These secondhand books span genres from classic poetry and logic to gripping fiction and historical accounts. Happy reading, and see you soon at prelovedbookshop.com.au!#SecondhandBooks #BookLovers #PrelovedBooks #Poetry #LiteraryFiction #ContemporaryFiction #HistoricalFiction #PhilosophyBooks #GeoffNicholson #JGBallard #EvanSConnell #JodiPicoult #TomWolfe #TrueCrime

Why do some people effortlessly generate fresh, br

Why do some people effortlessly generate fresh, brilliant ideas? How do they transform them into something valuable? BBC’s Arts Editor, Will Gompertz, reveals the traits and processes shared by the world's greatest creative thinkers.
Unlock your creativity and live a happier, smarter life with "Think Like an Artist: How to Live a Happier, Smarter, More Creative Life" by Will Gompertz, now available at Preloved Book Shop for just $9: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/think-like-an-artist-how-to-live-a-happier-smarter-more-creative-life/#ThinkLikeAnArtist #WillGompertz #CreativeLiving #SecondhandBooks #PrelovedBooks #BookLovers #Creativity #SelfHelp #Inspiration #ArtsAndCulture

Calling all Janeites: be Elizabeth Bennet in this

Calling all Janeites: be Elizabeth Bennet in this choose-your-own-adventure-style chance to re-write Jane Austen's most famous Pride and Prejudice. "Being Elizabeth Bennet" is packed with characters and plot twists to thwart your happy union with Pemberly's most eligible bachelor. You must complete five stages - and successfully negotiate your way through Austen's five other novels - before can choose to accept Mr Darcy.
But if the outcome does not suit, simply return to page 1 and create a new Jane Austen adventure.Own "Being Elizabeth Bennet" by Emma Campbell Webster for just $15 at Preloved Book Shop: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/being-elizabeth-bennet-create-your-own-jane-austen-adventure/#JaneAusten #ElizabethBennet #PrideAndPrejudice #ChooseYourOwnAdventure #HistoricalFiction #Romance #ChickLit #BookLovers #SecondhandBooks #PrelovedBooks #Bookish #LiteraryAdventure #ClassicLiterature #MrDarcy #RegencyRomance

Take a peek at today's recently rescued reads, eac

Take a peek at today's recently rescued reads, each of which is waiting to find a new forever family:Empire of the Sun by JG Ballard - $8
Futures: Four Novellas edited by Peter Crowther - $9
Capital by John Lanchester - $15
When the Devil Holds the Candle by Karin Fossum - $9
Ordeal by Water by Peter Keeble - $6
Horse's Neck by Pete Townshend - $7
Our Very Own Brexit: Australia's Hollow Politics and where it could lead us by Sam Roggeveen - $7
My Father Immortal by Michael D Weaver - $8
Mutineers' Moon by David Weber - $8
Merchanter's Luck by CJ Cherryh - $7Whether you're looking for literary fiction, thrilling novellas, political insights, or classic sci-fi adventures, we've got something for everyone at prelovedbookshop.com.au#SecondhandBooks #PrelovedBooks #BookLovers #JG Ballard #PeterCrowther #JohnLanchester #KarinFossum #PeteTownshend #SamRoggeveen #MichaelDWeaver #DavidWeber #CJCherryh #ReadMore #BookCommunity #LiteraryGems

Join Stanley Booth, a member of the Stones' inner

Join Stanley Booth, a member of the Stones' inner circle, as he chronicles The Rolling Stones' tumultuous journey, from the tragic loss of Brian Jones to the chaotic 1969 American tour, culminating in the infamous Altamont Speedway concert. This gripping memoir not only delves into the history of the Stones but also captures the essence of the sixties, a time of dreams, music, and rebellion.Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to their music, this hard-to-find secondhand book is a must-read. Own "Dance With The Devil: The Rolling Stones & Their Times" for $20 and get ready to rock: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/dance-with-the-devil-the-rolling-stones-their-times/#RollingStones #StanleyBooth #SecondhandBooks #RockHistory #MusicMemoir #ClassicRock #PrelovedBooks #BookLovers #60sMusic #AltamontConcert

Discover our latest collection of thought-provokin

Discover our latest collection of thought-provoking secondhand books that delve into the mysteries of nature, the wonders of science, and the depths of human experience:In the Shadow of Man by Jane Goodall - $12
The Art of Living: A Guide to Contentment, Joy, and Fulfillment by Dalai Lama XIV - $18
Colourscape by Michael Lancaster - $15
Southeast Asian Specialties edited by Rosalind Mowe - $30
On Aggression by Konrad Lorenz - $15
Alwyn Crawshaw's Ultimate Painting Course by Alwyn Crawshaw - $17
Clicking In: Hot Links To a Digital Culture edited by Lynn Hershman Leeson - $15
The Candida Albicans Yeast-Free Cookbook by Pat Connolly - $10
Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers edited by Archer E Knowlton - $30
Cool It: The Skeptical Environmentalist's Guide to Global Warming by Bjørn Lomborg - $12Don't miss the chance to add these enlightening reads to your collection — visit prelovedbookshop.com.au today and give these books a new lease on life.
#NatureBooks #ScienceBooks #Memoir #SpiritualityBooks #SelfHelpBooks #DesignBooks #CookBooks #PsychologyBooks #PhilosophyBooks #ArtBooks #Essays #TechnologyBooks #HealthBooks #MathematicsBooks #ResearchBooks #PoliticalBooks #Sustainability

Our shelves are brimming with new-old rescued book

Our shelves are brimming with new-old rescued books! Explore these titles that have just come in, all looking for a new home:The Big Time by Fritz Leiber - $8
Smoky Joe's Cafe by Bryce Courtenay - $9
Steel Crow Saga by Paul Krueger - $14
Sophie's Adventures: Sophie's Snail, Sophie's Tom, Sophie Hits Six by Dick King-Smith - $10
Tegne: Soul Warrior by Richard La Plante - $14
Where Late Sweet Birds Sang by Kate Wilhelm - $8
Sushi for Beginners by Marian Keyes - $12
Big, Big Love by Lisa Fuller, illustrated by Samantha Campbell - $18
The Child in Time by Ian McEwan - $9
Where the Heart Is by Billie Letts - $9Head over to prelovedbookshop.com.au and give these books the new forever homes they deserve.#FritzLeiber #BryceCourtenay #PaulKrueger #DickKingSmith #RichardLaPlante #KateWilhelm #MarianKeyes #LisaFuller #SamanthaCampbell #IanMcEwan #BillieLetts #SciFiBooks #HistoricalFiction #ChickLit #RomanceNovels #ContemporaryFiction #ChildrensBooks #PictureBooks #SecondhandBooks #PrelovedBooks

Explore the ethereal beauty of nature with "The Lu

Explore the ethereal beauty of nature with "The Luminous Landscape: Chinese Art and Poetry" edited by Richard Lewis. For $20 this vintage hardcover offers a mesmerising journey through mountains and rivers, captured in exquisite Chinese poems and paintings.
"...haze, mist, and the haunting spirits of the mountains are what human nature seeks, and yet can rarely find." -- Guo Xi
Discover this rare find at Preloved today: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/the-luminous-landscape-chinese-art-and-poetry/#SecondhandBooks #ChineseArt #Poetry #ArtAndHistory #BookLovers #PrelovedBooks #VintageBooks #RareFinds #PrelovedBookShop

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