4 Best Used Book Stores in Louisville, Kentucky

If you love to read like me, you can go through lots of books in no time. It would get really expensive buying new books all the time; that's when used book stores come in handy! Here's a few book stores in my town (Louisville, KY) that I love to visit, and would recommend to other book lovers.

1) Book And Music Exchange. (http://booksandmusicexchange.com)
Book And Music Exchange is a unique store and they offer great prices on their used books, and have a wide selection. The employees are very humorous and social-able. The best thing I like about this store is that they will also do a nice book-swap, if you'd like to trade books with them. If you're looking to sell books, they only pay about 15 cents per book. So you'd probably have better luck going to a different store. Not only do they buy, sell, and trade books, but also dvd's, cd's, video games, and novelty items! This store is very bright and fairly clean. Parking can be a problem; You must drive around the street looking for a spot on the road. Book and Music Exchange has a very good selection, and I recommend this store to anyone who would like to do a book-trade. I like to come here on a regular basis to see all the new stuff they have to offer.

2) Gray's Used College Book Store. (www.graysbooks.com)
Gray's is located close to the University of Louisville. They sell books used college text books, clothing, and college supplies. The books are all in excellent shape, most of them are "like-new". If they don't have the textbooks you're looking for, they will order what you need, and give an additional 10% discount. They have books for every budget, new or used. They also have a rewards service for buyers to get additional money off textbooks/merchandise. The prices are great for college textbooks. Gray's definitely saved me a lot of money. They'll buy back textbooks at the end of the semester, and they'll also buy them back at a nice price. The staff is very helpful and polite. I recommend this store to anyone who doesn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on their college textbooks, and still get the great quality.

3) A Reader's Corner. (http://www.areaderscorner.com)
This bookstore is my absolute FAVORITE. I don't know what I love most about this place, The great book selection, awesome prices, great service, or the great coffee. Their prices are unbeatable compared to other book stores I've been to. I recommend A Reader's Corner to anyone who loves to read or browse books, in a cozy and comfortable place, or has children. To keep your kids busy, they have an area where your children can play. They also have story-time readings for children. They have WI-FI installed for anyone who can't be away from their laptops. A Reader's Corner is new and used non-chain book store. They offers full service, and books in just about every category. Something I like about the employees is that they're very genuine and nice. They seem to know where everything is right away. Their employee, Judy, keeps a list of your favorite subjects, so in case she finds a book she think you might like, she'll give you a call.

4) Half Price Books. (www.halfpricebooks.com)
The shelves in this store were very organized, and the store is very clean. This store has a huge selection of books, magazines, and media. You may not get much money when you sell your books here, but they have great prices for buyers. I recently made a purchase of 14 books there for only $6! Half Price Books is a nice place to relax in, and they offer free tea and coffee. They have weekly magazines from around town, which a lot of bookstores don't carry. The staff are very helpful and willing to help you find exactly what you're looking for. The books are in good condition, and the store was well-stocked. They have a wide selection of any book type you're looking for. They know what books are in the store, and exactly where to find them. I've never had trouble finding a place to park here, either!