Gifts of Printed Books and Related Products and Services
Reading for All Ages and Tastes
A collection of links to sites where you can buy a wide variety of traditional print-based books and related products and services.
There’s nothing on Earth like a good book…a suspenseful story, a helpful manual, prose and poetry to enliven the mind and touch the soul. Check out the sites listed here to find just the perfect gift for the reader in your life, even if that reader is you!
AbeBooks
- “AbeBooks is an online marketplace for books. More than 110 million new, used, rare, and out-of-print books are offered for sale through the AbeBooks websites from thousands of booksellers around the world. Readers can find bestsellers, collectors can find rare books, students can find new and used textbooks, and treasure hunters can find long-lost books.”
Bigger & Brighter
- “Bigger & Brighter is a one-stop-shop for all the lighting and magnification accessories that readers need. The Bigger & Brighter web store features LightWedge and Great Point Light products.”
Powell’s Books
- “From humble storefront beginnings in 1971 on a derelict corner of northwest Portland, Oregon, Powell’s Books has grown into one of the world’s great bookstores, with seven locations in the Portland metropolitan area, and one of the book world’s most successful dot-coms (www.powells.com), serving customers worldwide.”
Alibris
- “Alibris (pronounced “uh-LEE-briss”) is the premier online marketplace for independent sellers of new and used books, music, and movies, as well as rare and collectible titles. We connect people who love books, music, and movies to thousands of independent sellers around the world.”
Online Nature Mall
- “OnlineNatureMall.com offers expert advice and recommendations on nature-related books, field guides, audio CDs, toys, binoculars, bird feeders and more. From Astronomy to Zen gardening, you’ll be able to purchase with confidence!”
Puzzle Master
- “Puzzle Master is a Canadian manufacturer of wire disentanglement puzzles (brain teasers). The company started because an interest the owner, Allan Stein, had in collecting wire puzzles. Allan collected these puzzles for a few years before he thought of making them himself. Once he found out that he was able to make the puzzles successfully he thought “Why don’t I try to sell some of the puzzles at craft shows and see if there are people who like them as much as I do”. At the craft shows he found that not only did the people like the puzzles, they loved them.”
Krause Books
- “Krause Publications was formed in 1952 when founder, Chester Krause, rolled out the first issue of the cornerstone Numismatic News publication, which today continues to have a strong presence in the coin-collecting hobby. We pride ourselves in supplying collectors and hobbyists with the information and instruction they need to enjoy their hobby even more. There’s something for everyone from antique collectors to comic book collectors, old cars fans, hunters and shooters, sewers and quilts, coin collectors and more.”
North Light Shop
- “NorthLightShop.com is dedicated to bringing you the best books, information, tips, and inspiration for artists of all levels.”
Shop Taste of Home
- “Great-tasting recipes don’t have to be complicated. Our cookbooks feature easy-to-make recipes that are filled with down-home flavor.”
Country Store
- “Country Store On-Line Catalog is the full-fledged, internet “sister” of our printed, Country Store gift catalog. We publish 12 family-oriented magazines for folks who love good food, beautiful country scenery, rib-tickling humor and warm memories. They’re all full-color throughout, and they’re basically written by our readers. They also inspire the down-home items you’ll find in our Country Store Catalog!”
BookCloseouts
- “BookCloseouts.com is one of North America’s largest sellers of Bargain Books. Bargain Books are new, unread books that the publisher sells-off in volume to reduce excess inventory. Sometimes the publisher printed too many copies, in other cases bookstores purchased too many copies and have returned them to the publisher for credit. The books therefore have been handled a few times but are still in excellent condition.”
Books-A-Million
- “Books-A-Million is the third largest book retailer in the nation and also sells on the Internet at BOOKSAMILLION.COM. The Company presently operates over 200 stores in 19 states and the District of Columbia.”
Popular Woodworking’s Woodworkers Book Shop
- “Our goal at Popular Woodworking is to make your shop time more fun, more satisfying and less frustrating. In our magazine, on our web site and in our books, you’ll find a wide variety of projects for every skill level; shop-tested tricks and techniques; expert tool tests and reviews; storage solutions to make the most of valuable shop space; practical jigs that are easy to make and simple to use; fascinating stories you won’t find anywhere else; expert finishing advice; and more. ”
BiggerBooks.com
- “Biggerbooks.com offers a wide selection of new and used books, bestselling books, new releases, textbooks and more. Biggerbooks partners with the largest publishers and distribution centers to offer the cheapest book prices possible. Our goal is to provide you the best selection of books with the best prices.”
Bunches of Books
- “Bunches of Books is your one-stop shop for used books. Not only do we sell used college textbooks, we also sell novels, cookbooks, self-help books, music books, arts and crafts books, coffee-table books and more. Whether you shop for education or relaxation, you are sure to find the right books here at discounted prices.”
Bookbyte.com
- “One of the first things you’ll notice about Bookbyte is the real sense of family we bring to the business of selling quality used college textbooks via a user-friendly online bookstore. Since we began as a home-based enterprise in 1999 we have grown steadily thanks to our customers, yet retained that family style approach to doing business that we think is the real key to our success. We treat our staff like we would ourselves, and they in turn go the extra mile for customers like you.”
BetterWorldBooks
- “Better World Books is a for-profit social enterprise that collects used books and sells them online to raise money for literacy initiatives worldwide. We offer great bargains on used books - over 6 million used and new titles, with free shipping anywhere in the U.S. and just $3.97 worldwide. What’s more, you love cheap used books and so does the environment – when you buy used, you save books from landfill and conserve resources.”
MindReign — Keebra
- “Keebra is a provocative website promoting the ‘Age of Engagement’ for individuals with vibrant minds and a healthy appetite for ideas. More sophisticated than the ubiquitous book clubs, which have become an excuse for socializing about anything but books and the abundance of online retailers for which opinions are not much more than promotional gibberish, Keebra’s online environment is one in which visitors can discuss, share, recommend, comment and buy, as a means of personal enrichment and fulfillment.”
Akademos
- “Akademos, Inc. was founded in March 1999 by Brian Jacobs, then a professor of political philosophy at Cornell University. The company’s mission is to use new media and content distribution models to democratize and advance the development and distribution of educational resources. Akademos, an olive grove outside of Athens named after a Greek war hero, was once the site of Plato’s school of philosophy and is the source of the English word “academy.” For many, Plato’s Academy was the birthplace of western philosophy, scientific reason, and some of our most cherished ideas about justice and the free exchange of ideas.”
Reader’s Digest
- “Reader’s Digest is one of the world’s pre-eminent creators and direct marketers of unique books, music collections, and DVD & video products that inform, enrich, entertain, and inspire people of all ages and cultures around the world.”
InformIT
- “InformIT is the online presence of the family of information technology publishers and brands of Pearson, the world’s largest educational publisher. InformIT is home to the leading technology publishing imprints Addison-Wesley Professional, Cisco Press, Exam Cram, IBM Press, Prentice Hall Professional, QUE, and Sams. We also offer products geared toward the professional business audience from our publishing partners FT Press and Wharton School Publishing.”
All BookShelves
- “We feature an unmatched selection of bookcases, including hard-to-find bookcase walls, barrister bookcases, and modern cube bookcases.”
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BBC America Shop
“BBC America Shop offers the U.S. audience the very best of British programming through our website and catalog. Our broad array of products includes DVDs, videos, books, audio books, music, home decor and collectibles developed around top BBC and British brands.”
Shambhala Publications
“At the height of the sixties counterculture, a distinctive publishing venture emerged as an outgrowth of Shambhala Booksellers, a metaphysical bookstore that two young friends, Sam Bercholz and Michael Fagan, had opened in Berkeley, California, the year before. Ever since, Shambhala has specialized in books that present creative and conscious ways of transforming the individual, the society, and the planet. The notion of translating spiritual insight into action in the world is embodied in the company’s name: “Shambhala” is a legendary Central Asian kingdom that symbolizes an enlightened way of life harmonizing the inner and outer worlds. Thus, the Shambhala worldview enables us to publish in a wide variety of subject areas, including psychology and the sciences, the arts and creativity, business and economics, and health and healing.”
MyCraftivityStore
“MyCraftivityStore.com is dedicated to bringing you the best books, information, tips, and inspiration you need to enjoy your favorite craft.”
Biblio.com
“Biblio.com, now in its sixth year of operation, is the largest independent book marketplace for buying used, rare, and out-of-print books and textbooks. We take pride in bringing together over 5500 professional, independent booksellers from around the world, to offer you over 50 million high quality used books to choose from.”
Chronicle Books
“One of the most admired and respected publishing companies in the U.S., Chronicle Books was founded in 1967 and over the years has developed a reputation for award-winning, innovative books. The company continues to challenge conventional publishing wisdom, setting trends in both subject and format, maintaining a list that includes fine art titles in design, art, architecture, and photography.”
Writers Digest Shop
“WritersDigestShop.com is dedicated to bringing you the best books, information, tips, and inspiration for writers of all levels.”
Barnes & Noble
“As America’s premiere bookseller, we have 1 million new books in stock, and offer millions more from our network of used dealers. Plus, our huge selection of DVD, Music, Toys & Games, Magazines, Video Games, and Home & Gift items make us a destination for all tastes and interests.”
Peachpit Press
“Peachpit has been publishing top-notch books on the latest in graphic design, desktop publishing, multimedia, Web design and development, digital video, and general computing since 1986. Over the past few years Peachpit has grown to encompass several digital product offerings, such as eBooks, online video products, and Safari Books Online; as well as our first conference series. Our award-winning products feature step-by-step explanations, timesaving techniques, savvy insider tips, and expert advice for computer users of all sorts.”
Lonely Planet
“Lonely Planet authors are experienced, insightful travel experts. They personally research the places they write about - both in the first and in subsequent editions - and provide essential travel details along with a wealth of insider information and first-hand tips.”
Amazon
“Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos opened the virtual doors of Amazon.com’s online store in July 1995. Our vision is to be earth’s most customer centric company; to build a place where people can come to find and discover anything they might want to buy online.”
FT Press
“FT Press publishes high quality books in the areas of General Business, Finance and Investing, Sales and Marketing, Leadership, Management and Strategy, Human Resources, and Global Business. Our brand is built on the concept of signing and publishing the world’s best minds on the most relevant topics.”
The Princeton Review
“The Princeton Review guides millions of students each year through transitions from high school to college to professional studies. Through its courses, books, software, and online services, The Princeton Review offers tips and tools for students, parents, teachers, guidance counselors, and admissions directors.”
Fodor’s Travel Guidebooks
“Resources that you’ll want to read as well as reference, our guide books and website offer current and discerning shopping, dining, hotel, and culture recommendations, as well as compelling features and articles that convey the essence of each destination. And we are confident that we’re giving you the best information because our products are written by people who live there. We seek to hire local writers who know their destinations better than anyone else.”
Random House
“Random House, Inc.’s adult publishing groups are the Crown Publishing Group, the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, and the Random House Publishing Group. The Random House Children’s Books division is the world’s largest publisher of books for young readers. Together, these groups and their imprints publish fiction and nonfiction, both original and reprints…in a full range of formats—including hardcover, trade paperback, mass market paperback, audio, electronic, and digital, for the widest possible readership from adults to young adults and children.”
