websites to help connect readers to
just the right books
 
 
 
NEED SOME HELP FINDING A GOOD BOOK?
 
WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED.
 
When You've Got to OWN the book
 
 
 
shop LOCAL - indie, chain, or RPL partner - spend your money in your own community
 
Chop Suey Books
 
Originally located in the former home of George's Chop Suey, with a rusted sign still attached to the side of the wall.  "Chop Suey" is an Americanization of the Mandarin "Za Sui," meaning "a little bit of this, a little bit of that" - the perfect name for a book store.
 
 
 
bbgb books
 
A revision of the little bookshop on the corner.  Featuring books for the entire family, from wee ones to adults, with a focus on those particular titles which prompt us to look at the world a little longer, a little closer, and a little differently.  
 
 
The Book Bar
 
A Black-owned, woman-owned booksore that centers BIPOC authors and brands in an effort to uplift and support a culture that is often silenced.
 
 
The Book People
 
Located in a West End cottage, they offer PERSONAL SERVICE above all else.  New and used fiction and non-fiction titles, an extensive foreign language section, special orders from publishers large and small, out-of-print book search, and domestic and international mail orders. 
 
 
Barnes and Noble
 
A big box retailer, with local stores in Libbie Place, the Creeks @ VA Ctr, Chesterfield Town Center, and Short Pump.
 
 
Fountain Bookstore 
 
Opened in 1978, an independent, general, full-service bookstore serving the Metro Richmond area and the world!  
 
Fountain hosts more author programming than any other entity in the state of Virginia.  You will find enthusiastic booksellers happy to talk about their favorite books at Fountain and you will also find a quirky selection of cards, gifts, and more!
 
 
 
 
When you can't shop local, shop online.
 
Amazon SMILE
 
When you shop Amazon, shop AmazonSmile, and have 0.5% of every purchase donated to the charity of your choice.  We hope you will consider the RPL Foundation as your charity!
 
 
AbeBooks
 
Add to your collection with vintage books, magazines, periodicals, comics, books, maps, & more.  New, used, and collectible.
 
 
 
AddALL Book Search and Price Comparison
 
A free service that searches for the best deal in books anywhere on-line. Built by book buyers for book buyers, it is independent and impartial, not owned by any bookstore.
 
 
Alibris
 
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.
 
 
 
Better World Books
 
millions of USED books at bargain prices. Super selection, low prices and great service.
 
 
Biblio
 
Nearly 100 million used books and rare books for sale from professional antiquarian booksellers around the world. 
 
 
 
Book Mooch 
 
You can give books away and get books you want for free.  You pay the postage to mail your books out, and get points to redeem for books that you want.
 
 
Books-A-Million
 
One of the nations leading book retailers (RVA area stores in Midlothian and Colonial Heights), as well as an online retailer.  
 
 
Daedalus Books
 
Selling new and remainder books, DVD overstocks, classical and jazz music CD's at a discount price.
 
 
Indie Bookstore Finder
 
The quinessential pocket guidebook app for the literary aficionado.
 
 
Magers & Quinn
 
"A bounty of the world's best books assembled by biblioholic booksellers."  Also a bricks and mortar store in Minneapolis.
 
 
Paperback Swap
 
List books to swap.  You pay postage for the books you send out; the books you receive come to you postage-paid.
Books you request are yours to keep, or swap again!
 
 
Powell's Books
 
Shop new, used, rare, and out-of-print books from an independent bookstore based in Portland, Oregon.
 
The Strand Book Store
 
New York City booklovers treasure trove - home to 18 miles of books. New books, used books, rare books, out of print books, art books, and more.
 
Thrift Books
 
Started in 2003. In 2004, ThriftBooks graduated from a storage unit to a warehouse.  They now have facilities in Auburn (WA), Portland, Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, St. Louis, Baltimore, Reno, and Chicago. 
 
 
 
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Try these other RPL READERS newsletters:
 
-- Series and Sequels
 
-- "I know the cover was blue!" - Finding Aids for books
 
-- Organize Your Reading Lists
 
-- Free eBooks and other eContent
 
-- That Personal Touch - Concierge Library Reader Services
 
-- Blogs and Online Magazines Just for Readers
 
-- Reviews, Recommendations, Plot Summaries, and More
 
 

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