Fiction

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

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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The Many-Coloured Land
By Julian May
# 1 in Saga of the Pliocene Exile
$9.00 Add to cart
The Writing on My Forehead: A Novel
By Nafisa Haji
$12.00 Add to cart
Marooned in Realtime
By Vernor Vinge
# 2 in Across Realtime
$9.00 Add to cart
Maralinga
By Judy Nunn
$9.00 Add to cart
Chekhov: The Major Plays
By Anton Chekhov
$8.00 Add to cart
Beyond the Beyond
By Poul Anderson
$8.00 Add to cart
Nightfall and other stories
By Isaac Asimov
$8.00 Add to cart
A Song in the Daylight
By Paullina Simons
$15.00 Add to cart
Things I want my Daughters to Know
By Elizabeth Noble
$9.00 Add to cart
Judas Unchained
By Peter F Hamilton
# 2 in Commonwealth Saga
$15.00 Add to cart
The Cat Who Walks Through Walls
By Robert A Heinlein
The Cat Who Walks Through Walls
$8.00 Add to cart
The Orion Book of Murder: 100 of the World’s Greatest Crime Stories
Edited By Peter Haining
$16.00 Add to cart
The Gods Themselves
By Isaac Asimov
$8.00 Add to cart
Oryx and Crake
By Margaret Atwood
# 1 in MaddAddam
$9.00 Add to cart
The Sudden Appearance of Hope
By Claire North
$14.00 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...

Discover a new adventure with today's rescued read

Discover a new adventure with today's rescued reads; from classic sci-fi to insightful non-fiction, there’s something here for everyone:Marooned in Realtime by Vernor Vinge - $9The Writing on My Forehead by Nafisa Haji - $12The Tomorrow Code by Brian Falkner - $10Maralinga by Judy Nunn - $9Key Management Ratios by Ciaran Walsh - $9Chekhov: The Major Plays by Anton Chekhov - $8Cottage Gardens by Toby Musgrave - $24Dragondrums by Anne McCaffrey - $8Beyond the Beyond by Poul Anderson - $8Canyons of Color: Utah's Slickrock Wildlands by Gary Paul Nabhan & Caroline Wilson - $15American Wilderness: The National Parks edited by Dana Levy & Letitia B O'Connor - $20Add some new favourites to your bookshelf today at prelovedbookshop.com.au
#SecondhandBooks #BookLovers #SciFiBooks #GardeningBooks #ClassicPlays #LiteratureForLife #AcrossRealtime #Pern #VernorVinge #NafisaHaji #BrianFalkner #JudyNunn #CiaranWalsh #AntonChekhov #AnneMcCaffrey #PoulAnderson

From the sci-fi worlds of Isaac Asimov and Anne Mc

From the sci-fi worlds of Isaac Asimov and Anne McCaffrey to the heartfelt stories of Elizabeth Noble and Paullina Simons, there's something for every reader to enjoy in today's rescued reads:The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov – $8
Dragonsinger by Anne McCaffrey – $8
The Geography of Thought by Richard E. Nisbett – $12
Things I Want My Daughters to Know by Elizabeth Noble – $9
A Song in the Daylight by Paullina Simons – $15
Nightfall and Other Stories by Isaac Asimov – $8
Emily of New Moon by L.M. Montgomery – $8
Judas Unchained by Peter F. Hamilton – $15
The Orion Book of Murder edited by Peter Haining – $16
Dying of the Light by Derek Landy – $15
The Cat Who Walks Through Walls by Robert A. Heinlein – $8Explore these classic and contemporary favourites across a mix of genres at prelovedbookshop.com.au today!#SecondhandBooks #ClassicReads #SciFiBooks #FantasyBooks #LiteraryFiction #Pern #EmilySeries #CommonwealthSaga #SkulduggeryPleasant #IsaacAsimov #AnneMcCaffrey #ElizabethNoble #PaullinaSimons #LMMontgomery #PeterFHamilton #PeterHaining #DerekLandy #RobertAHeinlein

A powerful fusion of image, word, and music, Requi

A powerful fusion of image, word, and music, Requiem for a Beast explores the deep psychological struggles of a young man, paralleling the social forces that shape and bind us all.
This remarkable work includes a CD with orchestral music and Aboriginal song, composed by Matt Ottley, blending worlds in both sound and story. Winner of multiple prestigious awards, it’s a moving journey through beauty, truth, and humanity.
Take home Requiem for a Beast by Matt Ottley for $20 at Preloved Book Shop: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/requiem-for-a-beast/
#YoungAdultBooks #GraphicNovels #AustralianLiterature #RescuedReads #SecondhandBooks #BookLovers #BookRecommendations #PictureBooks

Meet Commissar Ciaphas Cain, the reluctant hero of

Meet Commissar Ciaphas Cain, the reluctant hero of the 41st Millennium! While propaganda paints him as an inspiration to his men, Cain is simply looking for an easy way out of danger. Yet, fate has other plans, constantly throwing him into the deadliest situations — and somehow, his knack for survival keeps pulling him through.
This action-packed, humour-filled collection brings together three novels (For the Emperor, Caves of Ice, The Traitor’s Hand) and three exclusive short stories. Warhammer: Hero of the Imperium by Sandy Mitchell is a thrilling read for Warhammer and sci-fi fans alike, and is available at Preloved Book Shop for $14: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/warhammer-hero-of-the-imperium/
#Warhammer40k #SciFiBooks #FantasyReads #HeroOfTheImperium #RescuedReads #SecondhandBooks #BookLovers #Warhammer

This enchanting version of Alice’s Adventures in

This enchanting version of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland combines Helen Oxenbury’s beautiful, modern illustrations with Lewis Carroll’s full classic text. Join Alice as she embarks on her timeless journey through Wonderland, filled with adventure, fantasy, and unforgettable characters!
Perfect for readers of all ages, this hardcover edition is a true treasure for any collection, and you can add it to your library today for $20 at Preloved Book Shop: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/alices-adventures-in-wonderland/
#AliceInWonderland #LewisCarroll #HelenOxenbury #ClassicBooks #PictureBooks #ChildrensBooks #RescuedReads #SecondhandBooks #FantasyReads

Today's rescued reads are an eclectic mix of secon

Today's rescued reads are an eclectic mix of secondhand books, spanning various genres and themes! From philosophy and music to Aussie culture, children’s literature, and ancient wisdom – there's something here for everyone:💬 On Inequality – Harry G Frankfurt | $10
🎧 Needle in the Groove – Jeff Noon | $9
🐾 Aristotle – Dick King-Smith & Bob Graham | $10
🇦🇺 Aussie Etiket: Or, Doing things the Aussie Way – John O’Grady | $12
🌊 Children of the Yangtze River – Svend Otto S & Joan Tate | $15
🎨 National Gallery of Australia: An Introduction to the Collection – National Gallery of Australia | $15
🏛️ Chasing Odysseus – SD Gentill | $12
🎤 Don’t Stop Believin’ – Olivia Newton-John | $15
👣 Reading the Body: Ohashi’s Book of Oriental Diagnosis – Wataru Ohashi & Tom Monte | $15
🌍 Roots of Mankind – John Napier | $12
🌀 The Tattooed Rood – Kyle Onstott & Lance Horner | $5Add some variety to your collection and give a secondhand book another chance at being read at prelovedbookshop.com.au
#SecondhandBooks #EclecticReads #RescuedReads #BookLovers #SecondhandFinds #UniqueReads

From world cultures and culinary delights to beaut

From world cultures and culinary delights to beauty, science, and beyond, each book tells a unique story or offers valuable knowledge.🏕️ Nomads of the World – Robert L Breeden | $18
🥗 Salad Herbs – Jill Norman | $8
🎨 NGV: Beyond Van Gogh – NGV Magazine | $8
💄 Makeup: The Ultimate Guide – Rae Morris | $12
🛠️ Engineering Heat Transfer – Shao Ti Hsu | $23
🍳 The Penguin Cookery Book – Bee Nilson | $8
🌾 Ten Thousand Acres: A Love Story – Patrice Newell | $28
📝 The South Downs Way Note Book – Russell & Suzanne Mills | $7
🧬 The Body – Alan E Nourse | $10
🛖 The Survivors: Tribes Around the World – Edited by Hendrik Neubauer | $30Perfect for curious minds and non-fiction lovers, expand your knowledge with these insightful reads at prelovedbookshop.com.au#SecondhandBooks #NonFictionLovers #RescuedReads #KnowledgeIsPower #NonFictionBooks #BookRecommendations #SecondhandFinds #ReferenceBooks #ArtBooks #Memoir #Cookbooks #HistoryBooks

Today's secondhand YA books take their readers on

Today's secondhand YA books take their readers on unforgettable journeys:The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas – John Boyne | $8
Here the Whole Time – Vitor Martins | $9
Camel Rider – Prue Mason | $7
The Convent – Maureen McCarthy | $12
In the Place of Fallen Leaves – Tim Pears | $9
Sugar Sugar – Carole Wilkinson | $9
A Little Princess – Frances Hodgson Burnett | $9
Master of the Books – James Moloney | $10
Monsters – Ilsa J Bick | $13
Shadow Wave – Robert Muchamore | $8These secondhand treasures are perfect for young adult readers looking for their next favourite book; head to prelovedbookshop.com.au to browse these and thousands of others.
#YAReads #YoungAdultFiction #SecondhandBooks #BookRecommendations #TeenBooks #BookLovers #ReadingJourney

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