Shop thousands of titles at 40% off, trade in books you've finished, earn store credit, or simply donate. Here's how it all works.
We've kept this as straightforward as possible — no complicated systems, no membership fees. Just books and people who love them.
With over 250,000 books on our shelves, there's something for every kind of reader — paperbacks, hardcovers, graphic novels, audiobooks, children's books, and more. Every single one is priced at 40% off the publisher price. No coupons, no membership, no catch. That's just how we do it.
For EveryoneGot a stack of books collecting dust? Bring them in during store hours and we'll take a look. Books in good condition can be traded straight across — you hand us yours, you walk out with something new. It's one of the best deals in the building, honestly.
Trade InPrefer to sell rather than trade straight across? We offer store credit for books. We do not offer cash, just store credit. Bring them in, we'll evaluate them on the spot — no appointment needed for smaller collections. Store credit can be applied to up to 50% of any purchase total, so you can mix it with cash to stretch your budget even further. For large collections, give us a call ahead of time so we can set aside the time to go through everything properly.
Store CreditNot looking for anything in return? We happily accept donations. Every book you drop off finds its way to a new reader — and helps us keep prices low for the whole community. It's a small act that goes a long way.
Donations WelcomeStep inside The Book Market with our Google Virtual Tour — get a feel for the shelves, the space, and the atmosphere before you walk through the door.
We'd love to take every book that comes through the door — but to keep our shelves fresh and valuable for shoppers, we do have to be selective. Here's what we're generally looking for.
Not sure if your books qualify? Don't stress — just bring them in and we'll take a look together. We'd rather you bring something uncertain than leave a good book at home. When in doubt, call us at (815) 744-4240 and we're happy to talk it through.
Drop by during store hours with the books you'd like to sell. No appointment needed for smaller collections — just walk in.
We go through your books right there and let you know what we can take and what we'd put toward store credit. Fast, friendly, no guesswork.
Store credit can be used on any purchase in the store. Stack it up over multiple visits — there's no expiration.
If you've got boxes of books to bring in, give us a heads up at (815) 744-4240 so we can set aside time to go through everything properly.
We're open Tuesday through Saturday, 11am to 5pm. No appointment needed for most visits — just come on in.