Always a pleasure to buy from World of Books, there have never been any issues ordering from them, the books always arrive quickly but time from purchase to receipt doesn't bother me as long as it is... See more
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Quick delivery and great customer service. WOB got my order to me as quickly as possible and kept me informed every step of the way. Excellent choice and professional service. If used books is your th... See more
Very pleased to have found this alternative to buying new books from massive corporations. My book arrived quickly and in very good condition. Reasonable price too, so I’m happy. Will definitely be us... See more
Fantastic.. great products,great selection, items as described, great price, free shipping. Efficient service and shipping. Easy website to search choose and buy on. Very happy with World of books an... 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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Good Value and good service
12 September 2026
Always good service
As always a very good service great prices nicely packaged and delivered very quickly always a pleasure to deal with.
12 September 2026
Honest descrition
The book, second hand was absolutely accurately described - very good condition.
Arrived promptly - never disappointed by World of books
13 September 2026
The condition of the book was poor.
24 August 2026
The books were as I expected for I have…
The books were as I expected for I have these and use them until one was worn out so these were to replace my old books- well used. However they stunk of being kept in a very unhealthy environment and we had to spray and wipe them. Not a good way to send the books
13 September 2026
Everything was handled promptly and…
Everything was handled promptly and efficiently. Thank you.
13 September 2026
Spot on service
First time I’ve come across World of Books, book arrived exactly as described. Would definitely use again
24 August 2026
Found the book I wanted
Although you have to pay for delivery it is good to feel that your book has been passed on from someone else who has enjoyed it.
24 August 2026
Recommending World of Books
World of Books has an enormous selection of books and their delivery service is first class
13 September 2026
Always good prices and books received…
Always good prices and books received are in the condition advertised . Speedy administration of orders
4 September 2026
A fair price for second hand books
A fair price for second hand books. A vast library. Reliable.
13 September 2026
Book delivered promptly and condition…
Book delivered promptly and condition as described.
13 September 2026
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