World of Books

Turn Your Donated Books Into Revenue

Every year, millions of donated books pass through thrift stores and nonprofits across the US. Some sell. Some don’t. And the ones that don’t? They often end up in salvage – which feels like a waste of a perfectly good book.

At World of Books, we think every book deserves a second chapter. Our Sell Your Books Pro platform is designed to help organizations like yours find new homes for those books and make money from them at the same time.

Who We Are

World of Books is one of the world’s largest sellers of preloved books. In 2024, we rehomed 31.4 million books – that’s more than 600 trees saved every day.

We’re a certified B Corp, which means we’re a business that balances profit with purpose. Supporting thrift stores and nonprofits that do good is built into how we work. It has been since we started.

Introducing Our Sell Your Books Pro Platform

Sell Your Books Pro is our dedicated book-buying service, built specifically for organizations with large volumes of donated stock.

We buy your unsold books and media, which means you don’t need to list them individually, sort them by genre, or worry about shipping to individual customers.

Here’s how it works:

• You scan the barcodes of your donated items on our platform.

• We give you an instant offer for your books, paid directly to your store.

• We list, sell, and ship them to readers around the world.

• Your books find new homes. You make more money and create extra space in your back room.

Real Revenue From Books That Weren’t Selling

We know how hard it can be to shift every donated title. Shelf space is limited, and not every book finds its reader. But that doesn’t mean those books have no value. In fact, after just six months scanning books with Sell Your Books Pro, Northwest Center in Seattle made an extra $11,000.

Our platform gives you a straightforward way to turn surplus stock into a reliable income stream – no contracts, no upfront costs, no hassle. Just a simple, fair payment for books we know we can rehome.

A Win for Your Store and the Planet

When you partner with World of Books, you’re not just making money. You’re helping reduce waste, supporting the reuse economy, and giving readers access to affordable books they’ll love.

Every book we resell is a book that doesn’t go to salvage. And for thrift stores — businesses built on the idea that nothing should go to waste — that feels like a great fit.

Ready to Get Started?

Find out more or sign up today – it only takes a few minutes, and our team is ready to chat if you’d like to know more before you dive in.