Preloved Book Shop Secondhand Books

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

At Preloved Book Shop, we rescue old books. Our aim is to find preloved secondhand books new forever-families, and promote a circular economy of sustainable reading. We are committed to providing readers across Australia with access to quality secondhand books at competitive prices.

We have tens of thousands of cheap secondhand books on our shelves, spanning a wide range of genres, including fiction novels, children’s books, young-adult novels and non-fiction books. Whether you’re searching for a classic work of literary fiction, a contemporary bestseller, a history tome from a bygone era, or a beloved children’s picture book, our online bookstore has something for every book lover.

Our user-friendly online store filters makes it easy to find and re-home a rescued book to suit every reader’s tastes, and with new-old books added daily, our ever-expanding inventory of secondhand books is sure to deliver the perfect addition to your shelves.

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Nothing Over Half a Crown: A Personal History of the Founder of the G. J. Coles Stores
By Judith McLaughlin
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The Virago Book Of Women Gardeners
Edited By Deborah Kellaway
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The EB White Collection: Charlotte’s Web – Stuart Little – The Trumpet of the Swan
By EB White
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The Adventurous Four
By Enid Blyton
# 1 in The Adventurous Four
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The Adventurous Four Again
By Enid Blyton
# 2 in The Adventurous Four
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Come to the Circus!
By Enid Blyton
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Circus Days Again
By Enid Blyton
# 3 in Circus
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Speed Maths for Kids: Helping Children Achieve Their Full Potential
By Bill Handley
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The Island Will Sink
By Briohny Doyle
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The Palace of Impossible Dreams
By Jennifer Fallon
# 3 in Tide Lords
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The Evolutionary Void
By Peter F Hamilton
# 3 in Void
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The Desert Spear
By Peter V Brett
# 2 in The Demon Cycle
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The Mimic Men
By VS Naipaul
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The Man Who Loved Books Too Much
By Allison Hoover Bartlett
$8.00 Add to cart
The Quickie
By James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge
$10.00 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...

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

What would you do for the love of a good book? For

What would you do for the love of a good book? For John Charles Gilkey, the answer was: steal them.In The Man Who Loved Books Too Much by Allison Hoover Bartlett, follow Gilkey, an unrepentant thief obsessed with rare books, and Ken Sanders, the determined “bibliodick” on a mission to stop him. This eccentric game of cat-and-mouse is packed with suspense, humour, and insight into the world of obsessive book collecting.Own it today from PLB for just $8: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/the-man-who-loved-books-too-much/#AllisonHooverBartlett #TrueCrime #SecondhandBooks #BibliophileReads #PrelovedBookshop

A lifeboat, the vast Pacific Ocean, and an unforge

A lifeboat, the vast Pacific Ocean, and an unforgettable cast of survivors: a hyena, a zebra with a broken leg, a female orangutan, a Royal Bengal tiger, and Pi Patel, a 16-year-old boy.This Booker Prize-winning novel is a breathtaking triumph of imagination and storytelling. Life of Pi will take you on a journey that explores the limits of human endurance, the mysteries of faith, and the power of hope.Don’t miss this literary masterpiece – Life of Pi by Yann Martel is available now for $9 at Preloved Book Shop: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/life-of-pi/#LifeOfPi #YannMartel #BookerPrizeWinner #MagicalRealism #AdventureFiction #LiteraryFiction #ClassicReads #PrelovedBookshop #SecondhandBooks

"Mother, your boy is a loser."Dan's last year of

"Mother, your boy is a loser."Dan's last year of school just got complicated. Living with his bass-playing aunt Jacq and her best friend Naomi seemed like the best option at first. But between mastering calculus, navigating the adult world, and hopelessly falling for Naomi, life is spiralling into chaos.Hilarious, heartfelt, and brutally honest about being almost 17, this award-winning novel captures the confusion and comedy of teenage life.Take home 48 Shades of Brown by Nick Earls for $8 at Preloved: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/48-shades-of-brown/#48ShadesOfBrown #NickEarls #YoungAdultFiction #CBCAWinner #YAContemporary #Humour #RealisticFiction #PrelovedBookshop #SecondhandBooks

Ever wondered where the universe came from or if t

Ever wondered where the universe came from or if time travel is possible?
This book takes you on an engaging journey through life’s biggest questions, blending light-hearted and profound topics with clarity and wit.The Philosophy Gym by Stephen Law – own it today for $15 now at Preloved Bookshop: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/the-philosophy-gym/#StephenLaw #ThePhilosophyGym #Philosophy #DeepQuestions #ThoughtfulReads #PrelovedBookshop #SecondhandBooks

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