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Over 3,500 books, each photographed by me,
flaws and all.
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MY PICKS
This week's favourites
Twilight
The one that started it all. Bella and Edward. Vampires and high school. Still impossible to put down. Perfect for October.
£2.00
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The Cuckoo's Calling
JK Rowling writing as Robert Galbraith. A private detective, a dead model and a mystery no one expected her to write.
£2.00
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The Housemaid
Everybody’s reading it. Freida McFadden’s addictive thriller will have you finishing it in one sitting.
£2.00
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What customers say
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12 Oct 2026
All books received
This is an excellent site. Every book I have ordered is in superb condition. So very reasonable I am able to afford to buy 5 books at a time. Always love to receive my order. Books are as if brand new! Wouldn’t use any other site. Thank you.More →
25 Sep 2026
What a find!
I happened upon 'Strange Books' whilst searching for one item. I am so pleased I did. I found the item I was after and ordered 4 other books too. All arrived swiftly, well packaged and we're all as good as new, for a fraction of their original cost. As a lover of 'real books', I am overjoyed Strange Books exists. I may need to part with a few books before my next order but thank you, I'm so glad you followed your passion and enable us readers to do the same :-)More →
15 Sep 2026
Excellent package of books.
Excellent selection of books to choose from with a great price and delivery time.More →
MADE WITH CARE
Bookish gifts
Prints I design and print here in Basingstoke, and handmade pieces from makers I love.
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FOR COLLECTORS
Rare treats
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NEWS & BLOG
From the bookshelf
News from the shop, reading guides and curious finds.
Book Donations
Got books to clear? StrangeBooks takes donations in any condition, damaged ones included. Free collection within about 10 miles of Basingstoke.
Read morePostage Increases
My postage charges go up on Monday 5 October, in line with Royal Mail. Small parcels £3.75, large letters £2.90. Free UK delivery over £15 is unchanged.
Read moreNever Miss Your Favourite Author Again
Tell me who you love to read and I'll email you the moment a book of theirs turns up in the shop.
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