Used this company numerous times for mostly buying 2nd hand books. Always been competitive price and good value. Only hiccup ever had was a parcel not arriving/got lost in transit which was dealt wit... See more
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World of Books have such a great range of titles. I'm working through a particular author right now and I can get several of them at a time and they cost less than one new one. Prices are great and... See more
Good range to choose from within my area of interest, reasonable prices quick dispatch and of primary importance is the free freight... what a tremendous bonus. While these factors exist I will con... See more
I am impressed by how quickly my book arrived. It was in perfect condition and had been well packaged. I loved having a book mark and message from World of Books, my son and daughter in law regularly... See more
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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.
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World of Books, Mulberry House, Woods Way, BN12 4QY, Goring by Sea, United Kingdom
- 01903 507544
- customerservice@wob.com
- worldofbooks.com
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Great discrimination L99678438A
Great discrimination, good quality a good price. Excellent service.
2 June 2026
BRILLIANT AS ALWAY.WOB IS THE ONLY…
BRILLIANT AS ALWAY.WOB IS THE ONLY PLACE I BUY BOOKS NOW,QUICK ,TRACKED,DELIVERY .GREAT.
2 June 2026
Books as described
Books as described, came on time and delivered to my door. Find them very reliable, and good prices.
14 May 2026
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I did not receive the book
I did not receive the book. Address that was recorded was grossly wrong and my several attempts to correct your mistake failed. You promised to refund the money.
I won't recomend any one to buy books online from this company.
2 June 2026
Reply from World of Books
We are truly sorry to learn of the issues with your order and the difficulties you faced. If you could drop our customer service team a quick email at trustpilot@worldofbooks.com with your order number and a few details about the problem, we’ll do our very best to sort it out for you.
All the best,
World of Books
Well pleased with my products,thank you…
Well pleased with my products,thank you the quality and condition were good and also they were well worth the amount I paid for them.
30 May 2026
Great condition
Great condition, excellent selection whatever your taste, speedy delivery and exceptionally good value. What more do you need.
9 May 2026
I found just the book I wanted
I found just the book I wanted. Great price and in good condition. My order was dispatched and received quickly. Such great service. Thanks
Rhonda
28 May 2026
Maps and walking books
I ordered some maps and a walking book. All delivered in good time and condition.
14 May 2026
Found the book I wanted
Found the book I wanted, at a good price.
Once I placed my order, it was quickly delivered in a couple of days.
Thank you.
8 May 2026
Delivered what was promised
30 May 2026
Always an excellent choice.
Always an excellent choice.. quick delivery and items as described
14 May 2026
Very good experience
Very good experience, books are as described, great selection of books, good prices, great delivery.
I have bought through wob several times and will remain a repeat customer.
1 June 2026
Exactly as advertised
The book was in excellent condition and was delivered promptly. Very good value for money.
13 May 2026
The book was delivered very quickly
The book was delivered very quickly, ingood condition as stated when purchased and left where I could find it, but mostly it was speed of delivery that impressed
1 June 2026
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