All of our books are listed with a "grade" so you can easily determine the quality or condition of the book. In addition, each listing has specific details about the actual book you are buying, as well as a photo. We endeavour to be extra cautious and transparent in this process, as we know difficulties of buying something second hand online. For this reason, you will often find you receive a book in better condition than expected!

A - Near New: A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged, but books have been opened and read

B - Good: A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover may show signs of wear such as creases from reading. The copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions.

C - Well Read: A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (the dust cover may be missing). Pages can include considerable notes--in pen or highlighter--but the notes cannot obscure the text.


Sometimes we will have multiple listings of the same book, but each will be different in some way. Some might have a different cover, be a different size (e.g. trade paperback vs mass market paperback), or they might be in a different condition. This gives you the option to pick the one best suited for you! Prefer your books to stay neat and tidy? Buy an A grade copy. Just wanting to find your next book to take to the beach? Pick C grade. The choice is yours.