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Fiction books transport us to enchanting realms, introduce us to our new favourite characters, and ignite our imaginations.

Within Preloved Book Shop’s rescued fiction novels, you’ll go on thrilling adventures, explore complex emotions, and discover profound insights into the human experience. Below you will find a massive collection of fiction books, spanning a wide range of genres and authors. Be sure to use the book filters to narrow down what you’re interested in.

From timeless classics to contemporary bestsellers, our shelves are filled with the works of acclaimed writers who have shaped our literary landscape. Whether you’re seeking a gripping mystery, a heartwarming romance, or a thought-provoking literary masterpiece, Preloved Book Shop’s rescued reads have something for everyone.

Discover the joy of secondhand storytelling and give a preloved book a second chance at inspiring a new reader again.

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A Room Made of Leaves
By Kate Grenville
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Voyage in the Dark
By Jean Rhys
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Moonfall
By Jack McDevitt
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On Basilisk Station
By David Weber
# 1 in Honor Harrington
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Odyssey
By Jack McDevitt
# 5 in The Academy
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Housekeeping
By Marilynne Robinson
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Heart of the Mirage
By Glenda Larke
# 1 in Mirage Makers
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Five Quarters of the Orange
By Joanne Harris
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Clear and Present Danger
By Tom Clancy
# 5 in Jack Ryan
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The Third Reich
By Roberto Bolaño
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Shiva 3000
By Jan Lars Jensen
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Tyrant’s Blood
By Fiona McIntosh
# 2 in Valisar Trilogy
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Cold Case
By Faye Kellerman
# 17 in Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus
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The Appeal
By Janice Hallett
# 1 in The Appeal
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The Estate
By Isaac Bashevis Singer
$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...

Franky Pierson has the perfect life—on the surfa

Franky Pierson has the perfect life—on the surface.
But her alter ego, Freaky Green Eyes, knows the truth.
Something is very wrong, and if Franky doesn’t listen, the consequences could be devastating.Own Freaky Green Eyes by Joyce Carol Oates today for $7 at PLB: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/freaky-green-eyes/#JoyceCarolOates #FreakyGreenEyes #YAThriller #YAReads #PrelovedBookshop #SecondhandBooks

What if Elizabeth Macarthur secretly wrote a scand

What if Elizabeth Macarthur secretly wrote a scandalous memoir? What if the past wasn’t as polite as history tells us?Kate Grenville masterfully reimagines colonial Australia through the eyes of a woman navigating power, marriage, and deception. Blurring fact and fiction, this novel challenges the stories we believe too easily.A Room Made of Leaves by Kate Grenville in available in hard cover today for $15: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/a-room-made-of-leaves/#KateGrenville #ARoomMadeOfLeaves #AustralianHistory #HistoricalFiction #WomenInHistory #ColonialAustralia #PrelovedBookshop #SecondhandBooks

Today's rescued reads cover topics ranging from hi

Today's rescued reads cover topics ranging from historical battles and lost civilisations to visionary sci-fi and literary classics.Voyage in the Dark by Jean Rhys – $8
Van Diemen's Land by James Boyce – $25
Teaching Thinking by Robert Fisher – $9
Somme by Lyn Macdonald – $20
Moonfall by Jack McDevitt – $9
Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson – $7
On Basilisk Station by David Weber – $9
Melba: A Biography by John Hetherington – $25
Heart of the Mirage by Glenda Larke – $9
The Loss of El Dorado by VS Naipaul – $8Browse the shelves today at prelovedbookshop.com.au!#PrelovedBookshop #SecondhandBooks #JeanRhys #JackMcDevitt #MarilynneRobinson #DavidWeber #GlendaLarke #VSNaipaul #NonFiction #NellieMelba #VanDiemensLand #Somme #ElDorado #HonorHarrington #MirageMakers

Here are today's freshly rescued new-old reads fro

Here are today's freshly rescued new-old reads from Preloved Book Shop:"Shiva 3000" by Jan Lars Jensen – $9
"Tyrant's Blood" by Fiona McIntosh – $9
"The Six Value Medals" by Edward de Bono – $7
"The Awakening of Europe" by Philippe Wolff – $5
"The Estate" by Isaac Bashevis Singer – $8
"Cold Case" by Faye Kellerman – $10
"The Eureka Stockade" by Raffaello Carboni – $8
"The Appeal" by Janice Hallett – $10
"Did God Have a Wife?" by William G. Dever – $15
"Body Language" by Allan Pease – $10Head to prelovedbookshop.com.au to take any of these secondhand books home and give them another chance at being read!#PrelovedBooks #SecondhandBooks #BookLovers #JanLarsJensen #FionaMcIntosh #EdwardDeBono #PhilippeWolff #IsaacBashevisSinger #FayeKellerman #JaniceHallett #EurekaStockade #Archaeology #BodyLanguage

In a near future teetering on disaster, catastroph $In a near future teetering on disaster, catastrophe has become the ultimate form of entertainment.Follow Max Galleon, a filmmaker with a fractured memory, as he navigates a world where memories can be outsourced, death is reversible, and reality itself is in question. As Pitcairn Island sinks and humanity’s grip on meaning unravels, this thought-provoking novel asks: if nothing is real, can anything truly matter?The Island Will Sink by Briohny Doyle is available for $9 at PLB: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/the-island-will-sink/#BriohnyDoyle #DystopianFiction #SpeculativeFiction #ClimateChangeFiction #SecondhandBooks #PrelovedBookshop$

Three unforgettable tales by the legendary E.B. Wh

Three unforgettable tales by the legendary E.B. White, perfect for readers of all ages.🕸️🐷 Charlotte’s Web: A pig named Wilbur, a spider named Charlotte, and a friendship that changes everything.
🐭 Stuart Little: Follow the dashing adventures of a clever mouse with a big heart.
🎺🦢 The Trumpet of the Swan: Louis, a mute swan, finds his voice through the power of music and friendship.The EB White Collection is available now for $12 at Preloved Book Shop: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/the-eb-white-collection-charlottes-web-stuart-little-the-trumpet-of-the-swan/#EBWhite #CharlottesWeb #StuartLittle #TrumpetOfTheSwan #ClassicBooks #PrelovedBookshop #ChildrensFiction

From writers and artists to diggers and dreamers,

From writers and artists to diggers and dreamers, women have shaped the world of gardening in extraordinary ways. This beautifully curated book celebrates their contributions, featuring anecdotes, advice, and reflections from inspiring women like Vita Sackville-West, Edith Wharton, Germaine Greer, and Dorothy Wordsworth.Whether you're a passionate gardener or simply love the stories behind blooming gardens, this book is a delightful journey through centuries of women’s gardening wisdom."The Virago Book of Women Gardeners," edited by Deborah Kellaway can be yours today for $17: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/the-virago-book-of-women-gardeners/#TheViragoBookOfWomenGardeners #DeborahKellaway #GardeningHistory #WomenInGardening #PrelovedBookshop

At the back of his diaries George had copied a quo

At the back of his diaries George had copied a quotation each year, though he had forgotten its origin:
“It is a sad day when a man sits down and tries to make money without earning it.”Discover the story behind one of Australia's most iconic retail chains. George Coles, a small-town shopkeeper’s son, turned a humble beginning into a nationwide empire of over 200 stores, shaping the way we shop.
This deeply personal history, written by his daughter Judith McLaughlin, offers a rare glimpse into the man behind the business, his values of service and fair pricing, and the sacrifices that came with success.Nothing Over Half a Crown: A Personal History of the Founder of the G. J. Coles Stores by Judith McLaughlin is available for $15 at PLB: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/nothing-over-half-a-crown-a-personal-history-of-the-founder-of-the-g-j-coles-stores/#GJColes #AustralianHistory #PrelovedBookshop #SecondhandBooks

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