Used Book Resources
On-line Sources
- AlibrisAlibris is an online store that sells new books, used books, out-of-print books, rare books, and other media through an online network of independent booksellers.
- Powell'sBased in Portland, Oregon Powell's Books is the largest independent used and new bookstore in the world. They carry an extensive collection of out of print rare, and technical titles as well as many other new and used books in every field.
- Barnes & NobleTaking advantage of vast warehouses across the United States, Barnes & Noble stocks over 1 million titles for immediate delivery -- more titles than any other online bookseller.
- AmazonShop for children's books by age, series, author, subject and format. Find bestsellers, new releases, award winners and recommended books for kids at Amazon.
Local Businesses
- Friends of the Library BookstoreLocated at the Tuscaloosa Public Library, the Friends of the Library bookstore’s all-volunteer staff receives donations from individuals and estates and sells the donated items. The bookstore has evolved into Tuscaloosa’s best source for recycling great books and magazines. Most books sell for $1, $2 or $3 and magazines sell for ten cents. DVDs and CDs sell for $2.
Bookstore Hours
Sunday – Monday (closed)
Tuesday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday Noon - 3 :00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The bookstore observes the same holiday and weather-related closings as Tuscaloosa Public Library. - 2nd & CharlesLocated in Tuscaloosa and Hoover, 2nd & Charles buys, sells, and trades books, games, ipads and more.
Tuscaloosa Store Address:
2360 McFarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
Store Hours for Tuscaloosa Store:
Monday - Saturday 10 AM to 8 PM
Sunday 11 AM to 7 PM