Though Rumors sell clothes and accessories (and are pretty damn good at that!), they also have a provision for their bookworm customers, where they can buy and sell their books. Just browse through their collection whenever you happen to be in the area, or if you're looking to shop for two things – clothes and books – at once.
If you're interested in selling your books to them, take the books to the store and quote the price and they'll sell it for you, without taking any commission. When they get a buyer for you, they'll call you. It can't get simpler than this.
sastobook.com
They have a different section that they have dedicated for the second hand books buyers. They have quite an interesting collection with new reads and classics alike, and even course books to some extent. The best part about sastobook is that you don't only get to buy books, but sell your new and old books alike. All you have to do is go to the website, sign up and log in, enter the book's ISBN number, quote your price, state the condition, and wait for their call. They take 20% commission on each book for their services.
hamrobazaar.com
They have provided an easy platform for you to buy or sell books and reading materials, among other things. Register on their website and post what books you want to sell. Leave your email or number so that you can be contacted easily and wait for the interested buyers to call. If you're buying, you can simply search for your desired books or check their database for the books you want. You will be surprised at how cheap the books are here, and there are a few new books that absolutely don't deserve to be there. With just a few scrolls and clicks, you can have books delivered at your doorstep without breaking your wallet.
Nepal Book Depot, Thamel
Nepal Book Depot has been around for as long as we can remember. They have been an absolute solace to travelers who want new piece of literature in a relatively cheaper price, and they have been doing just that for years now. You can buy old books at a very good price and what's more, if you have one that you think other people could use, then this is the place you're looking for. If your book is in mint condition and has a good market value, then you might get a good price for it as well. There are many other bookstores around Thamel that function the way Nepal Book Depot does. They sell used books and also buy books from you after checking the condition of the books.
Paradise Book Shop, Thamel
Paradise Book Shop has a sizeable collection of books that you might want to consider browsing through and buying. Give their store a visit next time you're around the area. If you are looking to give away your old books, then Paradise Book Shop could be your go to place. However, make sure that the books you are selling are small in size and popular literature, as they prefer them to bulky books and non-fiction.
Small bookstores around New Road
Ever seen stacks of book piled high and along the footpaths near the crowded New Road Gate? A few vendors sell second hand books and you never know when you might be lucky with a book that you've been looking for! They are really cheap and if you're lucky, for 100 rupees, you might come home with a really good book. From Nepali literature to English classics, and even a few course books, you can find everything if you take the trouble of searching thoroughly. So if you happen to be passing by that way, keep an eye out for books that you'd like to read.
Chai Chai Café, Jhamsikhel
If you want to buy second hand books for a good cause, then this is a golden opportunity for you. Animal Nepal in association with Chai Chai café has set up a small second hand book market in the café premises, where book lovers can buy second hand book of their choice. The money will be used for the betterment of street dogs. So all you animal lovers out there, get books from here and help out a cause.
Also, if you have some books that you are looking to donate, then swing by Chai Chai and give it to them, or drop them at Animal Nepal's office in Ekantakuna. It will be used for a good cause and what better way to express that you care? So enjoy a cup of coffee and read books they have, buy them if you're feeling generous, and even drop a few if you have some to give away.
haatemaalo.com
haatemaalo.com is another online platform where you can consider selling or buying old books from. Just go to their website and see the postings in the 'Books& Magazines' category to look for the book you want to purchase. They don't take part in the buyer and seller's transaction; instead they're happy acting as a mediator. Log in or open a new account on their website and post an ad to sell your book, and wait until you are contacted by a buyer.
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