sell your books

we buy books at all price points that fit the genres and curation of our shops. we typically offer 30-50% of resale value in store credit or 15-25% in cash. rare and especially sought-after books may be evaluated at higher percentages. due to a huge influx of books, we are currently buying by appointment only. to set up a time for us to look through your collection, email us: 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