sell or donate books

we cherish our community and are grateful for all of the books that come through our door.
however, as a small shop, we're limited in what we can take.

sell your books

due to a huge influx of books, we are temporarily buying by appointment only.
to set up a time for us to look through your collection, send an email to
sellyourbooks@leavesbookstore.com.


when reaching out, please share:

  • clear images of the spines or covers of the books

  • approximate book count

  • your location, if requesting a pickup

  • if unable to send pictures: a list of genres and a selection of titles and authors that are exemplary of your collection

we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible, but please give us 3-5 days to respond to your request.

 

what we’re looking for:

  • paperback fiction, especially contemporary, literary, science fiction, and fantasy

  • poetry, art, photography, esoterica/occult, film/media, leftist and radical politics, philosophy

  • collectibles: first or early editions, out-of-print titles, signed copies, other rare books and ephemera 

 

what we generally can’t take:

  • books in poor condition, including those with moisture and mold damage, animal residue, writing and highlighting, or heavy wear

  • textbooks, travel guides, encyclopedias, reader's digest, time life

  • ex-library books

  • most children’s books

  • puzzles, board games, dvds, vhs tapes, cds, vinyl records

  • anything we're currently overstocked on by title or subject

we offer 30-50% of resale value in store credit or 15-25% in cashrare and especially sought-after books may be evaluated at higher percentages.

donate books

we accept walk-in book donations at our greenpoint location daily from 10 am to 8 pm. if you have more than two bags or would like to request a pickup, please send an email to donate@leavesbookstore.com.


we're happy to receive books of all genres and languages, but we can’t accept:

  • textbooks and encyclopedia sets

  • books with any trace of mold 

  • cds, dvds, puzzles, or board games


all donated books are reused, rehomed, or recycled. no books are thrown away.