Always a pleasure to buy from World of Books, there have never been any issues ordering from them, the books always arrive quickly but time from purchase to receipt doesn't bother me as long as it is... See more
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Quick delivery and great customer service. WOB got my order to me as quickly as possible and kept me informed every step of the way. Excellent choice and professional service. If used books is your th... See more
Very pleased to have found this alternative to buying new books from massive corporations. My book arrived quickly and in very good condition. Reasonable price too, so I’m happy. Will definitely be us... See more
Fantastic.. great products,great selection, items as described, great price, free shipping. Efficient service and shipping. Easy website to search choose and buy on. Very happy with World of books an... 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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You missed the first delivery date
You missed the first delivery date, and were late on the revised delivery date.
September 12, 2026
They have a great range of books
They have a great range of books, including used, at reasonable prices. Delivery is timely. Great to buy from!
September 11, 2026
The book has a terrible smell.
The book has a terrible smell.
It's like it's been kept in a cellar.
The smell as put me off using it.
September 13, 2026
Yours is a great service to book lovers
I purchase from you regularly and find it quick and convenient. You have such a good variety of books. Delivery is always fast and and the items wrapped well.
September 12, 2026
The prices of books are good and the…
The prices of books are good and the books are in good condition. The delivery is usually free and it's quick.
August 24, 2026
The book came when
The book came when
you said it would and was in great condition
September 13, 2026
Books were in good condition and were…
Books were in good condition and were delivered early will definitely order again
August 24, 2026
I love World of Books
I love World of Books! You can buy books at a fraction of the price, in great condition and receive quickly. They also buy books and it's nice to know your books are going to be read again.
September 13, 2026
You provided the books
You provided the books. I asked for thank you. One of the books I ordered from you fell apart when I opened it. I had to give up before reading it was called Armad a legacy apart from that it was all ok
September 12, 2026
Always an excellent experience
Always an excellent experience; from order to delivery time to condition of the books; they are always as described - "very good" actually means very good condition, which is not the case for many other second hand book suppliers.
August 24, 2026
Well all I can say is .
Well all I can say is .. Thank you
You have a great selection of books, quick to order and good delivery. dvds are also fine but a wider choice would be appreciated.
Alida Moon
September 13, 2026
As described in the advertisement
As described in the advertisement, the book was in very good condition and delivered as such by the Royal Mail. Considering I made my order on a Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday to be precise), I was surprised when the book arrived on the following Tuesday. Well done, World of Books! Would I use them again? Certainly.
September 13, 2026
Fantastic service always a quick
Fantastic service always a quick, hassle free delivery. Always recommend to friends. Books are great value and have always been in good condition
September 13, 2026
Very good service Delivery was fast …
Very good service Delivery was fast Packaging was neat & tidy books in very good condition Once read I can return them for somebody else to enjoy why pay full price for a book that you can get a used book cheaper that is in good condition I am very happy with this service Thankyou WOB
August 18, 2026
Good selection of books at great prices
September 10, 2026
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