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The Count of Monte Cristo
By Alexandre Dumas
Le Comte de Monte-Cristo
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The Novice
By Trudi Canavan
# 2 in The Black Magician Trilogy
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Priestess of the White
By Trudi Canavan
# 1 in Age of the Five
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Breakfast at Tiffany’s
By Truman Capote
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Ten Out of Ten
By Meg Cabot
# 10 in The Princess Diaries
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The Conqueror’s Queen
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# 3 in Queens of Conquest
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Open House: A Novel
By Elizabeth Berg
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Full House
By Maeve Binchy
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Evening Class
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Echoes
By Maeve Binchy
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The Silent Country
By Di Morrissey
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The Borgia Bride
By Jeanne Kalogridis
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Hot Pursuit
By Suzanne Brockmann
# 15 in Troubleshooters
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Pillar of Fire
By Judith Tarr
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By Mary Webb
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A bit of a different post this morning:
Preloved Book Shop are proud to support the Wilderness Society’s 2025 Nature Walk Challenge!From March 3–31, 2025, thousands of Australians have and will be walking to protect endangered animals and the precious places they call home. It’s a beautiful way to connect with nature and make a difference.Checkout more about the challenge here: https://www.naturewalkchallenge.org.au/🌱 Every step counts.
🌱 Every book tells a story.
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Newly rescued and restocked: The Alchemist by Paul

Newly rescued and restocked: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho - $8A Fable About Following Your Dream.Paulo Coelho’s enchanting novel has inspired millions worldwide, and this tenth anniversary edition - with a new introduction from the author - is a treasure in itself.This timeless tale follows Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy, as he journeys from Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way, he encounters a Gypsy woman, a self-proclaimed king, and an alchemist, each guiding him toward his destiny.What begins as a quest for worldly riches transforms into a profound discovery of the treasures within. Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, The Alchemist is a testament to the power of dreams and the importance of listening to your heart.Add it to your shelves today: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/the-alchemist/#TheAlchemist #PauloCoelho #SecondhandBooks #PrelovedBooks #ClassicReads #FantasyFiction #SpiritualJourney #BookLovers #InspirationalReads #RescuedReads #BookishFinds

Hi book lovers! Here's some of today's rescued rea

Hi book lovers! Here's some of today's rescued reads:The Untouchable by John Banville - $8
Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck - $5
The Conqueror's Queen by Joanna Courtney - $12
Sunrise by Dominic Cooper - $7
The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare by GK Chesterton - $7
Subspace Explorers by EE "Doc" Smith - $7
Escape: The Love Story from Whirlwind by James Clavell - $8
A Keeper of Sheep by William Carpenter - $7
Open House: A Novel by Elizabeth Berg - $10
Stone Gods, Wooden Elephants by Bob Bergin - $12Browse through these titles and thousands more waiting for someone to give them another chance, at prelovedbookshop.com.au.#SecondhandBooks #BookSale #PreLovedBooks #BookLovers #JohnBanville #JohnSteinbeck #JoannaCourtney #DominicCooper #GKChesterton #EEDocSmith #JamesClavell #WilliamCarpenter #ElizabethBerg #BobBergin #QueensOfConquest #Subspace

Step into the world of Rotherweird by Andrew Calde

Step into the world of Rotherweird by Andrew Caldecott.A town cut off from the rest of England. A history so dark it must never be uncovered. A secret that refuses to stay buried.In Rotherweird, Wyntertide, and Lost Acre, Andrew Caldecott weaves an extraordinary tale of eccentric characters, cryptic puzzles, and unsettling mysteries. With a touch of the fantastical and a deep vein of intrigue, this trilogy is perfect for fans of historical conspiracies and magical realism.Will you uncover Rotherweird’s secrets?📖 Available now for $15 each: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/authors/andrew-caldecott/#Rotherweird #AndrewCaldecott #FantasyReads #DarkMystery #HistoricalFantasy #LiteraryFantasy #SecondhandBooks #PrelovedReads

"Made by Humans: The AI Condition" by Ellen Broad

"Made by Humans: The AI Condition" by Ellen Broad – $9: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/made-by-humans-the-ai-condition/AI isn’t just futuristic; it’s here, shaping our world through human decisions. But who’s designing it, and how do their biases impact us? This insightful book explores AI’s flaws, ethics, and responsibilities, from Australia to the world stage. Essential reading for anyone questioning the future of automation.
#AI #EthicsInTech #ArtificialIntelligence #TechPhilosophy #PrelovedBooks #SecondhandBooks

"Strangers at Our Door" by Zygmunt Bauman – $8:

"Strangers at Our Door" by Zygmunt Bauman – $8: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/strangers-at-our-door/For as long as people have sought refuge, fear of the unknown has shaped responses. Bauman unpacks the so-called migration crisis, exposing how fear is exploited and why building walls instead of bridges is a failing strategy.
Take it home today from Preloved Book Shop.
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