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I am a sucker for a good pun. I know, I know, it’s a loathsome and vile pastime, and one I manage to keep to myself (and a few very close, unlucky loved ones). I rarely pun in public. But I definitely enjoy the art of punnery. So it is with equal parts shame and [...]

Two hundred years ago today, on January 28th, 1813, Pride and Prejudice was published. The author, Jane Austen, was 38 when it was published, and 41 when she died, but had written the bulk of it in her early twenties. It was her second published work (first was Sense and Sensibility). Two centuries later, Pride [...]

When I was in Atlanta, Georgia in October, our friends took us for dinner at Pizzeria Vesuvius (damn fine pizza). When I went to the bathroom towards the back of the restaurant, I saw there was a bookcase against one wall – which then swung open, and a guy emerged. Behind the bookshelf was a [...]

Galiano Island is nestled in the Strait of Georgia almost halfway between Victoria and Vancouver, British Columbia. It’s a small rural island which is a popular tourist attraction for its beautiful views, fantastic bird watching, ocean wildlife, and the Galiano Literary Festival – set to be held February 22-24, 2013. The festival was designed with [...]

Is there a more stylish, more dashing, more debonaire fictional character than James Bond? I think not. The spy we love to love, 007, took style to whole new heights from his clothes to his quotes to his drink preference. So it should come as no surprise that our favorite swoon-worthy spy has inspired the [...]

Our friends at BookFinder compile one of the most interesting lists in the book business – the top 100 most searched for out-of-print books in the United States. Sadly, books fall out-of-print when publishers decide that there isn’t enough demand. That’s when the used book market becomes important for ensuring that these hard-to-find titles can [...]

AbeBooks.com Top 10 bestselling books from November 2012 1. Life of Pi by Yann Martel 2. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkie 3. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie 4. The Shack by William P. Young 5. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill 6. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by [...]

I strongly dislike the vast majority of theatlanticwire‘s 25 Most Wonderful Book Covers of the Year, proving once again that art is artbitrary, and its value highly subjective. So I’m posting them, because you might love them, and someone clearly put some thought and work into the selection. Here are three covers that I did [...]

Having a collectible, all-inclusive set of your favorite book series is a treat. Beautifully packaged and often limited edition, the presentation is  as much a treat as the literature inside.  We have scoured AbeBooks listings and put together a really nice looking collection of boxed sets, both new and old editions. Beautiful Boxed Sets: Literature [...]

As a result of transportation delays and service interruptions caused by Hurricane Sandy, AbeBooks customers may experience a delay in the confirmation of outstanding orders, as well as potential delivery delays. If you have a question about your order, please contact the bookseller directly or contact AbeBooks Customer Support. A little patience will go a [...]