Best Used Bookstores In DFW

The world is a busy place with technology grabbing our attention for what seems to be every moment of our day. It is hard to find time to relax and enjoy the simple things that bring us pleasure like reading. National Drop Everything And Read Day is on Sun. Apr. 12, 2015. This is a perfect time to stop by one of the Best Used Bookstores in DFW and pick up a good book.

Ever wonder what happens to old books at the Dallas library? BookEnds is the Dallas Public Library's used bookstore. Located in Downtown Dallas across the street from City Hall, BookEnds sells items that have been withdrawn from their collections due to newer editions, books that have been damaged or donated. Best thing about BookEnds is the price. Each book is .50 each or you can fill a box for $6. This makes BookEnds the best place for cheap reads in the city. The money earned from the sale of the books goes to purchase new books and other reading materials for the library.

Rosedale deals in extremely rare books. First editions are not cheap used books. These used books are for the serious collector. The tiny University Park shop located inside the Jackson Armory is a gold mine for the bibliophile that wants to own a piece of literary history.

This is a hidden gem in the DFW area. For over 40 years, this family-owned bookstore has provided the metroplex with collectable comic, paper and hardback books. They also have a nice array of dolls, statues and toys. Duncanville Bookstore is participating in this year's Free Comic Book Day on Sat., May 2, 2015.

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The Flagship Half Price Books store on E. Northwest Hwy. is the largest used bookstore in the Southwest. The spacious, 50,000 square foot warehouse store is well organized and the employees are helpful. For D.E.A.R. day (Drop Everything And Read), Half Price Books will host story time and a craft project for children from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the community room. Both story time and the craft project are free and open to the public. No RSVP is needed.

Bibliophiles will think they have arrived at readers' heaven. Lucky Dog Books buys and sells great books. The East Dallas community business is a beacon for the neighborhood. It offers a place for book clubs to meet, where young pots and speak, and for people to learn the history, language and literary of Ireland. Lucky Dog Books store is one of the best places to find and read a book. It is quiet and with a knowledgeable staff, you can find a treasure for yourself, a friend or a loved one.

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