Comments on: Spotlight on Bookstores: Got Books? Used Book Superstore in Burlington, MA

By: kelli

kelli — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:18:12 +0000

i was just wondering how old you have to be to work here?

By: Tommy_T

Tommy_T — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:05:29 +0000

At first I was a bit leery of their set-up, feeling that they might be over-emphasizing the charity and eco-green aspects of their for-profit business, but at this point, I’m fine with them. In the past, I have always tried to donate books to local libraries, feeling that it was the “right thing to do”, but I often got the feeling that they were doing ME a big favor: sorry, we don’t want textbooks; we don’t want books that are too old; we don’t want such-and-such subject matter; don’t bring us too many; we can’t take them now–bring them back closer to the book sale, etc. etc. etc.
Got Books will take just about anything other than encyclopedias, and they will take them at any time. And I can find some real bargains in return. As far as I’m concerned, if they can make a thriving business out of this, more power to them.

By: Boston Robin

Boston Robin — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:05:21 +0000

Hi!
I live in Wilmington, one town over from Burlington, and our town opened its own book store next door to our public library, thus the name The Book Store Next Door. Just as Got Books?, Book Store Next Door accepts donations of books, CDs, videos, etc.; however, it is just a fraction of the size of Got Books? Superstore and open only on Saturdays and Sundays. While I haven’t been in there yet, I heard it’s a nice place. Below is a brief summary about the store:
Book Store Next Door
175 Middlesex Ave
Wilmington, MA 01887
Welcome to the Friends of the Wilmington Memorial Library’s Book Store Next Door! We are right next to the library and are open Saturdays 10 AM – 4 PM. Wilmington’s only bookstore has 3 rooms chock full of good reads for all ages! All profits benefit the Wilmington Memorial Library. Donations of books, CDs, and DVDs in good condition are always welcome.

You can also go to The Book Store Next Door’s blog for more information and recent updates.

By: Jeane

Jeane — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:05:36 +0000

I would love to visit this bookstore. It looks wonderful.

By: Ladytink_534

Ladytink_534 — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:56:49 +0000

I keep almost all the books I’ve read but sometimes if I wasn’t crazy about it I’ll trade it in at the paperback bookswap at the library. Mostly if I buy a book (once, maybe twice a month) I keep it though. It’s just used books or yard sale finds that make it to the swap.

I want one of those down here!

By: Shana @ Literarily

Shana @ Literarily — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:24:48 +0000

This store sounds like one I could spend A LOT of time in!!!

What books did YOU buy there?

By: J. Kaye

J. Kaye — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:06:12 +0000

I wanna one in my town!

By: sheistoofondofbooks

sheistoofondofbooks — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:22:13 +0000

Kathy – I don’t mind used (in fact, I love a bargain!), but I look for those in great condition.

Amy – what a great way to “recycle” your books! Have you visited them in Costa Rica?

Violet – still, they don’t have EVERYTHING. I may visit the store again, but it won’t be part of my “regular” book scouting. I like all the services they’re involved with.

Ti – I’ve done a little of everything … shared with friends and family, Goodwill, Friends of Library, PBS, half.com. These days I’m doing more of sharing with friends and Goodwill drop off, rather than wait for the dates the Friends are accepting donations, or deal with the Post Office for PBS or half.com

Kylee – If you have time, check it out. We did get some deals, but it wasn’t overwhelming.

By: ~Kylee in CT

~Kylee in CT — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:03:16 +0000

Wow! I think the next time we go to visit my mom and step dad at their Maine house, we will have to make a side trip in to Lowell or Burlington.

I used to send my used books out through PaperBackSwap, but I haven’t lately. I’m not sure what to do with them now.

By: Ti

Ti — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:26:01 +0000

Since my work office is physically located in the University Library, I tend to donate my books to the Friends of the Library. I call and they pick them up. I get to write it off for taxes too if there is a considerable number of books I am donating.

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