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ThriftBooks—Read More. Spend Less.

The ThriftBooks Story

ThriftBooks began in 2003 with a pickup truck, a storage unit, and one listing on Amazon. The very first book sold was E.B. White's Charlotte's Web. A fitting start for a company built on the belief that great books deserve second lives. Today, ThriftBooks is the world's largest online independent used bookseller, and our belief on day one is the same one that drives us today: great books should be affordable and accessible to everyone.

What ThriftBooks Believes

ThriftBooks believes books can change lives and access to books—real, authentic, physical books—matters more today than ever before. Everyone deserves access to books and ThriftBooks exists to make that possible—one affordable book at a time.

The ThriftBooks Brand Promise

ThriftBooks provides the world's largest selection of quality used and new books, accurately graded, at everyday low prices. The ThriftBooks ReadingRewards program provides a best-in-class loyalty program, with Free Book Rewards and personalized recommendations. If you are ever not satisfied, contact our award-winning Customer Service team and we will make it right.

How Do I Know ThriftBooks Is Trustworthy?

ThriftBooks has been connecting readers with books they love since 2003, holds an "Excellent" 5-star rating on Trustpilot with more than 2.8 million reviews, and is A+ accredited by the Better Business Bureau.

ThriftBooks is supported by a six-time award-winning customer service team that stands behind every order. If anything's ever not right, we'll work to make it right.

Where Does ThriftBooks Get Its Books?

ThriftBooks sources books from libraries, donations, its BuyBack program, and resale partnerships across the country.

How Does ThriftBooks Grade Books?

Every book ThriftBooks sells is hand-graded by a real person before it ships. ThriftBooks uses clearly defined condition ratings—from Like New to Acceptable—so customers know exactly what they're getting. No surprises.

Does ThriftBooks Offer Free Shipping?

Yes. ThriftBooks offers free shipping on qualifying orders over $20.

What Is ThriftBooks ReadingRewards?

ReadingRewards is ThriftBooks free loyalty program. Customers earn points with every purchase and redeem those points for free books. The more you read, the more points you earn—and the more free books you enjoy! And who doesn't love free books?™

What Is ThriftBooks Cares? How Does ThriftBooks Support the Community?

Through ThriftBooks Cares, ThriftBooks donates books to schools, nonprofits, and communities rebuilding after natural disasters in the U.S. and around the world.

ThriftBooks partners with libraries nationwide through a profit-sharing program, supporting Friends of the Library groups and giving ex-library books a second life.

ThriftBooks also supports access to books for everyone through its strategic partnership with Little Free Library.

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