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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Good service and great prices
I have always had a good experience buying used books from this company. The books' condition has been good and the prices always very competitive.
June 1, 2026
Extremely reliable and trustworthy
May 13, 2026
A great variety of books and some you…
A great variety of books and some you won't find anywhere else. Swift delivery also.
May 14, 2026
Excellent condition
The books I ordered are in pristine condition. Very happy with my purchases
May 13, 2026
Absolutely loving my book choice Frank…
Absolutely loving my book choice Frank and Red. What a beautiful story. The best bit was it was half the price of Waterstones. Delivered quickly which meant I could start reading as my holiday book.
Frank and Red by Matt Coyne would definitely give 5 stars ⭐️.
World of books I’ll be back great selection and fantastic prices.
June 1, 2026
Once again great service and knowing…
Once again great service and knowing that these books will not be going to landfill, being genuinely appreciated by avid readers like myself and others - thank you!
June 1, 2026
I needed book on butterflies for…
I needed book on butterflies for drawing them on porcelain vesels and find a few published in 1991!
Thank you!❤️
May 31, 2026
Quick to respond and pleasure to deal…
Quick to respond and pleasure to deal with. Thanks and will get more books for sure!
May 14, 2026
Highly recommend
Great variety, reasonable price, fast delivery and in good condition. WoB is my go to when I'm looking for that special book. Highly recommend.
May 14, 2026
Prompt delivery.
Prompt delivery.
Books are in the condition as advertised.
Wonderful to be able to select such a range of books including high quality fiction and non fiction.
June 2, 2026
Great service
Great service. Efficient delivery. Product exactly as described. Recommend.
May 14, 2026
My books arrived quickly and were in…
My books arrived quickly and were in very good condition as described. Thank you.
June 2, 2026
Disappointed
Books arrived on time however the condition when opening the books were of very poor condition -very disappointed -unfortunately the books had to be disposed off - they also contained personal details of previous owner -stickers from a car boot - and stains that were unacceptable -l don’t know what happened with this order but not of a acceptable condition
June 2, 2026
I am delighted with the service of this…
I am delighted with the service of this company. My books arrived in great condition and in a timely manner. I recommend their services to anyone who wants a better way of buying books.
June 2, 2026
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