worldofbooks.com

4.6
4.6 Based on 780 reviews

Since 2002, World of Books has been on a mission to offer an affordable, sustainable alternative for bookworms who want to save money and help the planet. We're your go-to place for buying and selling both preloved and new books — because we believe sto...

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780 Reviews

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4 Star
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3 Star
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Laureen Weekes
Great company for buying books for all subjects. I buy books on history and on different artists. T

Great company for buying books for all subjects. I buy books on history and on different artists. These help me with my projects. Always have good quality books and arrive quite quickly.

5
Date of experience: Mar 04, 2026
Moyra Stewart Baxter
I was able to get a full set of the Inkheart series. All books were used but in very good condition.

I was able to get a full set of the Inkheart series. All books were used but in very good condition. The price was very good and they arrived quickly. They have so many titles to choose from. A great find.

5
Date of experience: Mar 04, 2026
Maureen Federico
I ordered a book by Libby Page and was delighted to receive a really clean copy in hardback form for

I ordered a book by Libby Page and was delighted to receive a really clean copy in hardback form for just over a fiver. I think the World of Books is offering a great service getting us readers to share round our already read books. Less trees to cut down!

5
Date of experience: Mar 04, 2026
Alessandrok
For myself it was the worst experience I've ever had with an online 2nd hand bookstore , the books c

For myself it was the worst experience I've ever had with an online 2nd hand bookstore , the books came 2weeks late even though i paid 12pounds for shipping , to add to it i had to pay an extra 6 pounds to my country's mailing service . The books came with different covers than the ones ordered and the condition was way worse than specified ... a great looking book isn't yellow with it's pages torn and the spine of the book worn out .. but anyways I will never order again from them

1
Date of experience: Mar 02, 2026
Bethany Shaw
The books were in great condition they arrived quickly and my daughters got me reading the books abo

The books were in great condition they arrived quickly and my daughters got me reading the books about 10 times as soon as they arrived.

5
Date of experience: Mar 02, 2026
Peter Austin
Good selection of offers of £3 books, discount of 10% taken into account as +Plus member, free posta

Good selection of offers of £3 books, discount of 10% taken into account as +Plus member, free postage, books delivered promptly and in very good order. Excellent service.

5
Date of experience: Mar 01, 2026
Moya Stevenson
Book received in perfect order as stated. Highly recommend this company as never let me down in many

Book received in perfect order as stated. Highly recommend this company as never let me down in many years.
Describes the books condition as really are i.e. true to form. No disappointment ever. Thanks WOB

5
Date of experience: Mar 01, 2026
Liz Jackson
I purchased a trilogy, however I only received one of the books within the trilogy. They refused to

I purchased a trilogy, however I only received one of the books within the trilogy. They refused to admit fault and wanted me to pay to have the wrong order returned to them before refunding me. Will not use this service again.

1
Date of experience: Feb 28, 2026
Ordered a book that was clearly shown as the 9th edition. Received the 8th edition instead — apparen

Ordered a book that was clearly shown as the 9th edition.
Received the 8th edition instead — apparently their product photos are “illustrative only,” which is a poetic way of saying the picture means nothing, good luck, buyer.

When I contacted support, I was given a polite paragraph explaining why it wasn’t their fault… followed by instructions on how I could pay to return the incorrect item.
So I get the wrong book, and I get to fund its journey home too. Lovely.

1
Date of experience: Feb 26, 2026
Christopher
Straightforward ordering system. Item correctly described, and deliverd in protective packaging.

Straightforward ordering system. Item correctly described, and deliverd in protective packaging. Delivery was ahead of the expected time slot. Will use this supplier again without any hestitation.

5
Date of experience: Feb 26, 2026

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  • Since 2002, World of Books has been on a mission to offer an affordable, sustainable alternative for bookworms who want to save money and help the planet.

    We're your go-to place for buying and selling both preloved and new books — because we believe stories deserve second (and third, and fourth…) chances. With millions of affordable, high-quality titles, we help people read more and waste less.

    We also love giving books a fresh lease of life through our World of Books - Sell Your Books platform, where anyone can trade in their unwanted reads for cash. It’s simple, sustainable, and keeps books moving from one reader to the next — just the way we like it.

    And it doesn’t stop there. Through our World of Books - Sell Your Book Pro brand, we work with charities to buy their excess stock in bulk. That means more money for great causes, less waste heading to landfill, and even more books back in circulation.

    As a proud Certified B Corp, we don’t just talk the talk. We’re working to become the world’s most sustainable online bookstore — measuring success by the good we do for the planet, the people we support, and the stories we help keep alive.See more

  • email customerservice@wob.com
  • call 01903507544
  • language https://www.worldofbooks.com

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