Natalie Meyers is a freelance writer/editor with 15+ years of experience. With degrees in English and psychology, she's worked as a teacher and counselor. Her writing spans from technology to publishing. An avid reader, she believes books help us become more authentic. At BookScouter, she's an expert in all things books.
About a month ago, one of the oldest used bookselling companies in the US abruptly shut down. Today, we’ll discuss why it happened and also explore other ways of finding affordable books now.
Having been on the bookselling market for two decades, DiscoverBooks went out of business somewhere around March 22, 2024. There has been no official notice or press release so far; the employees were notified on the spot, and many orders were left unfulfilled.
This is an interesting question that can be answered in two ways. If you want to annotate a book to better understand what you read, it’s one thing. If you want to annotate resources for an academic paper, then you need to create an annotated bibliography.
In this article, we will discuss both book annotation cases and provide examples for them.
We’ve already written about how to scout books and book arbitrage in general, as well as about some ways to get books for free in your location if you’re reselling. Yet, we’ve decided to dedicate the entire post to free books. So, regardless of your goal—you’re looking for new reads, textbooks for your studies, or you’re a book scout and reseller—we’ve collected the information for you and compiled it into a neat article.
If you’re a student who needs extra money, you have an option to sell your textbooks for cash. But what if you do not want to waste time selling your old textbooks or they are so outdated that doesn’t have any buyback value? It can be easier to give them away instead. Although we’ve talked about what to do with old textbooks before, we’ve never focused solely on the topic of donating them. It’s time we give this subject the attention it deserves.
We’ve already told you where to donate used books. But what about textbooks? There’s a difference. While a 1970 edition of Pride and Prejudice or a 1977 edition of Children Of Dune will always be welcome at any donation center, a heavily used copy of a college textbook like Airport Engineering (1984) might not be suitable for some organizations due to its outdated content.
Understanding the weight of books is more important than it might seem at first glance.
For those who sell books—online booksellers, book scouts, or students selling their old textbooks—it’s a way to optimize logistics and profitability. Book weight directly affects shipping costs, the choice of the carrier, and methods for shipping.
In this post, we’ll take a look at the average weights of various book types and provide insights into calculating book weights accurately.
In publishing, an edition is all copies of a book that are produced and printed at the same time. The term “first edition,” however, is used differently by publishers and collectors. In this article, we’ll try to understand the meaning behind the term, ways to identify first editions, and why these books are so valuable and sought after.
Today, we’ll be discussing Ashburn, VA, and where you can sell your old books in the area. Although there aren’t many brick-and-mortar bookstores in Ashburn that accept used books, we have managed to find a few that mention this option on their website. Also, we’ll give you a few online alternatives. So, let’s take a closer look at places in Ashburn where you can sell used books.
The semester is over, or better, you’ve graduated. Naturally, you are asking yourself, “What am I supposed to do with my old textbooks?” They cost you an arm and a leg, so it’ll be a waste just to let them go.
By this time, you’ve probably learned all about textbook costs and why they lose value so fast. If not, check out the blog post about book buyback prices. You may have even checked BookScouter for the best prices for your used textbooks.
Florida, known for its sunny beaches, is no less a place for book lovers and collectors than any other state. So, whether you’re a student looking to declutter your bookshelf at the end of a semester or a seasoned book scout with a collection to sell, the Sunshine State offers a variety of options.
In this guide, we’ll explore a few places to sell used books in Florida, focusing on those that explicitly have a buyback service of sorts. We’ll cover both brick-and-mortar stores and online platforms, ensuring you find the perfect spot to sell your cherished reads.
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