Where to buy second hand books online

Use the “view all” option under genre to browse second hand books. That’s over 100,000 books!

Already know what kind of second hand books you want? Here’s how to narrow down your search...

We have a huge range of children’s books for all ages. From classic authors for young children, like Beatrix Potter and Roald Dahl, to bestsellers like David Walliams and Julia Donaldson.

Our popular books for older children include authors like Philip Pullman, Eoin Colfer, Rick Riordan and Jacqueline Wilson.

We also stock Young Adult books. By authors like Cassandra Clare, Malorie Blackman, Leigh Bardugo, Rainbow Rowell, John Green and Patrick Ness. Plus many more.

Our collection of crime fiction books includes classic whodunit murder mystery authors. Like Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie. As well as modern authors like Richard Osman.

We have a huge range of detective stories. Including books by Ian Rankin, Martina Cole, Lee Child, Mark Billingham, Donna Leon and Jo Nesbo. Use the subcategories to find exactly what you fancy. Like spy stories by John le Carré, psychological thrillers by Nicci French or legal crime by John Grisham.

Browse our collection of romance novels for everything from contemporary authors like Nora Roberts and Danielle Steel to classic historical romances by Jane Austen and the Bronte sisters.

We also stock bestselling authors like Sally Rooney and Colm Toibin. And easy reads by Barbara Cartland.

You can browse our antiquarian, rare and collectable section by the date of publication.

Many of these books are carefully crafted, leather-bound pieces of history. And would look beautiful on any bookshelf.

We also stock vintage and contemporary first editions and books signed books.

Our books are listed for online sale by our wonderful team of volunteers at our shops all over the UK. We never know what we’re going to receive in our donations, so don't forget to check back regularly to find the best bargains and hidden gems!

Second hand books can make useful and unique gifts. We have a huge range books available. And the thought that goes into picking the perfect one for your loved one shows how much you care.

Second hand books are the perfect gift for an environmentally conscious person, who'll appreciate that their gift didn't cost the earth.

Buying second hand helps to reduce waste. And gives a new life to our favourite stories, worlds and characters.

With our filters, it’s easy to find the right price point for what you’re looking for.

We also have some prefiltered categories for ease of browsing...

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Our books are listed by volunteers at our shops around the UK. Unless you order a book over £100, postage costs £3.95 within the UK, no matter how many books you order. Our packaging is recycled, and recyclable, and you can return unwanted items with free postage.

As well as second hand, we also stock brand new books from our Sourced by Oxfam range. These are carefully selected and sustainably made children's books, lifestyle books and Moomin books. Sales help fund Oxfam's vital work worldwide.

Like The Invisible Child, a book about a heroine who finds her voice through advocacy for others. Proceeds help to fund Oxfam projects that fight inequality and help support women and girls across the world.

We also stock a range of stationery, perfect for a book journal, to keep track of your favourites, recommendations and to-reads.

If you'd prefer to shop in store, we have over 120 high street shops dedicated to books in the UK.

And if there isn't one near you, then there'll be a bookshelf in your local Oxfam store.