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In celebration of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America's (ABAA) 75th anniversary, we interview dealers who are breaking the mold and re-defining the art of book collecting.
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Summer reads for every adventure
Looking for the book that best fits your holiday? Find your next adventure in our guide of hand-picked summer reading lists.
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Investigate these classic mysteries
The British Library's Crime Classics series reprints detective novels and stories that were first published during the golden age of crime writing.
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The world's most valuable children's books
Children's books can be valuable if they are the right edition in the right condition. Discover 10 books that command high prices.
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2024 Newbery Medal Winner
The John Newbery Medal celebrates the most distinguished contributions to American literature for children. Discover every winning book since 1922.
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Unpublished Bob Dylan treasures and more captivating books
Discover this extraordinary book from Bob Dylan's personal archive and other captivating books to gift or to collect.
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2023 Hugo Novel Award Winner
Explore the list of best novel winners dating back to 1953, from the most prestigious literary award in science fiction.
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30 essential mystery authors
From Agatha Christie to Tana French and Louise Penny, our list celebrates writers of thrillers, suspense, crime novels, and detective fiction.
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June 02, 2021
Fill your bookshelves with used books, the latest bestsellers, collectible books and forgotten out-of-print titles from years gone by.
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October 11, 2022
Giving used books new life is what we do best. The choice of used books is massive - from classic novels to children's books, and so much more.
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June 09, 2021
Each month, select sellers offer their items for sale on AbeBooks at huge discounts, making it easy to buy books, art and collectibles online.
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June 11, 2021
Trusted independent sellers offer for sale curated rare books, first editions and collectible signed copies of your favorite book.
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Join us at the Toronto Antiquarian Book Fair
September 20 to September 22, 2024 at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.
The fair will showcases a selection of antiquarian and vintage books, maps, ephemera, and more.
The fair will showcases a selection of antiquarian and vintage books, maps, ephemera, and more.
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Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time: 14 epic fantasy books
October 19, 2021
Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time high fantasy series is epic in more ways than one. There are 14 novels where Jordan creates an imaginary magical world in immense detail and introduces thousands of good and evil characters.
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Plays books: 15 theatrical reads
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Jessica Doyle
November 30, 2021
Written for the stage but just as good a read as any novel, a plays book is a book that contains the script of one or more dramatic plays. This list of 15 plays books includes well-known classics like A Street car Named Desire and Twelve Angry Men alongside modern award-winners including Water by the Spoonful and Wit.
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The best books of 2021
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Jessica Doyle
November 08, 2021
The top fiction and non fiction books of 2021. Our top picks for the best books of the year include Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winners, New York Times bestsellers, and many titles shortlisted for the year's big book awards.
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Discover 25 books by African American authors
November 25, 2021
Discover 25 books written by African American authors between 1850 and 1930. Our list includes novels, memoirs, autobiographies, short stories and essays, poetry, and investigative journalism.
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20 must-read Greek mythology books and retellings
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Jessica Doyle
November 29, 2021
In these 20 must-read Greek mythology books, classic Greek myths are reimagined and retold by the likes of Margaret Atwood, Madeline Miller, Stephen Fry, Ali Smith, Colm Tóibín and more. From Achilles and Odysseus to Penelope, Helen and Paris, these are the stories of gods, goddesses, and mortals as you've never heard them before.
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25 great book club books
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Jessica Doyle
December 20, 2021
What makes a good book club book? A controversial read may be best for lively discussion. Others may prefer to keep the peace with an all-around crowd pleaser. Here are 25 books for book clubs.
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The best books of 2022
November 02, 2022
The top fiction and non-fiction books of 2022. Our top picks for the best books of the year include Jennifer Egan, Ian McEwan, Kate Atkinson, Celeste Ng, NoViolet Bulawayo, and Brit Pop star Jarvis Cocker.
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Passion for books. Books for your passion.
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Katie Yakovleva
June 15, 2021
At AbeBooks, we believe there is something special about reading. And we don’t just love to read books. We love to talk about them.
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10 trailblazing environmental books
February 15, 2022
From Silent Spring to Gorillas in the Mist, this list features books published between 1911 and 1999 that highlighted environments and species in danger.
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