Backlists, Out-of-Print and Current Publications

Used bookshops generally sell the books that are on publisher's backlists (best-sellers published before the current season and still in print), out-of-print books, antiquarian books (rare books) and, of course, current publications when available. We pride ourselves on bringing to our shelves, books that give the visitor a sense of never knowing what he might find. The Neat Little Bookshop also sells new books by local authors.

We struggle everyday with the question of accepting literally truckloads of musty boxes of books -- will there be that one book worth rescuing? Households can accumulate an unmanageable volume of books that end up in unfriendly environments like garages, basements -- even barns. Eventually, the inevitable question arises: what to do with this abandoned (not to mention, heavy), bulk of paper! The consensus seems to be, to take it to the nearest used book store! Musty books are not only unsalable, they are unhealthy and end up in the recycle.

The Neat Little Bookshop has posted a notice that we no longer accept books for credit, other than those purchased in our store; however, well-meaning donors continue to bless us. Meanwhile, our commitment is to make available good, clean books of literary value at affordable prices.