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Abebooks regularly publishes fascinating features about a huge variety of bookish subjects, including rare books and collecting, authors, publishers, and interesting characters in literature and notable anniversaries. Our lists are second to none in the book world and designed to inspire your next read or collectible purchase. Browse our feature archives below and you will discover unique content that will both entertain and inform.

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June 03, 2021
From funny fiction and serious science fiction to knitting manuals and alternative art, the books on this list have steered the course of an individual's life, and garnered fanatic attention from a few or few million readers for their quirky and obscure content.
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By Jessica Doyle
June 03, 2021
From novels to memoirs and history books, enjoy our list of recommended books set in Paris, France.
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By Jessica Doyle
June 21, 2021
Want to read more books written by women? Here are 100 talented female authors to get you started or keep you going - from Virginia Woolf to Donna Tartt and 98 more.
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By Richard Davies
June 21, 2021
Food memoirs can be divided into three categories - finding and/or growing food, cooking meals and eating - but these often merge. Browse our list of recommended food writing and get a taste of life in the kitchen.
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May 02, 2025
Erfahren Sie mehr über die Begriffe, die Verkäuferinnen und Verkäufer zur Beschreibung gebrauchter, seltener und antiquarischer Bücher verwenden.
April 23, 2025
Classic children's books, a revolutionary play, and more.
December 23, 2024
An iconic children’s book, the genesis of science fiction, Italian Futurist manifestos, and much more.
November 18, 2024
Experience the joy of giving the perfect gift. AbeBooks offers unique books and collectibles for everyone on your list, with many thoughtful options falling under $50.
November 12, 2024
Explore the diverse and talented voices of 20 must-read Australian authors with a list of new and second hand books to buy online, read or gift.
November 12, 2024
Explore the diverse and talented voices of 20 must-read Canadian authors with a list of new and used books to buy online, read or gift.
November 01, 2024
A leading rare book store since 1883, Inlibris stocks more than 50,000 rare books, historical manuscripts and autographs. We spoke to Hugo Wetscherek, the owner.
October 08, 2024
A collection of the first Harry Potter novel became the third most expensive sale on AbeBooks of all time. Plus: More iconic children's books, Shakespeare, Frankenstein, and more.
By Alexander Akin September 20, 2024
Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) President, Alexander Akin, shares a beginner's guide to the art of book collecting.
By Lisbet Tellefsen September 20, 2024
With our aim to prove that anyone can be a collector, we sit down with Lisbet Tellefsen to learn about collecting books & other artifacts of social activism.
By Rebecca Romney September 20, 2024
With our aim to prove that anyone can be a collector, we sit down with Rebecca Romney of Type Punch Matrix to learn about stories within stories.
By Obadiah Baird September 20, 2024
With our aim to prove that anyone can be a collector, we sit down with Obadiah Baird to learn about dealing & collecting horror, old and new.
By Walter Reuben September 20, 2024
With our aim to prove that anyone can be a collector, we sit down with Walter Reuben to learn about dealing & collecting Old Hollywood ephemera.
July 22, 2024
An iconic collection from Romantic poet Lord Byron, special editions from literary titans James Joyce and George Orwell, plus a handwritten manuscript from Salvador Dalí.
July 17, 2024
Looking for the book that best fits your holiday? Find your next adventure in our series of four, hand-picked summer reading lists.