Better World Books has a rating of 3.1 stars from 2,091 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Better World Books most frequently mention good condition, free shipping, and timely manner. Better World Books ranks 3rd among Used Books sites.
Library books but in near perfect condition. Orders take around a month and a half to cross the pond, but as long as you're not in a hurry i definitely recommend. Books shipped from the UK arrive within a couple of weeks. Hooray for that! Also, I feel like I need to mention the e-mail they send when a book is dispatched. It is simply delightful! I'm a very happy customer/bookworm who wishes they had warehouses in the EU.
I bought several books by the same author from BW books. I got part of my order but its been a month now and even though I have a tracking #, once it "leaves" BW books they do not help at all to find your order. The site they direct you to in order to "get help" sends you in circles. They did not hesitate to help themselves to payment for the books, however. Beware. I will never order books from this company again.
Library books but in near perfect condition.
Orders take around a month and a half to cross the pond, but as long as you're not in a hurry i definitely recommend.
Books shipped from the UK arrive within a couple of weeks. Hooray for that!
Also, I feel like I need to mention the e-mail they send when a book is dispatched. It is simply delightful!
I'm a very happy customer/bookworm who wishes they had warehouses in the EU.
Tip for consumers:
They often have discounts available. May be worthwhile waiting.
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I first heard about BetterWorldBooks through a server I'm in that listed them as a reliable resource to buy books from. After doing my research, I found that they have sustainable practices in selling books as well as donating proceeds to literacy causes, both of which I wholeheartedly support. I also love that I can get such great deals on almost new books! All that together makes BetterWorldBooks one of my new favorite online book shopping sites.
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In addition to the normal acknowledgment of an order these folks sent a creative delightful letter while the order was in progress. I won't give you a spoiler about what it said - you'll just have to order a book yourself to see. I shared a copy of it with all my adult children. One response was "Those are some people who really love their work." I agree and their support for literacy programs is a real plus.
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The books I have bought, were always in the condition they said they were! I have never had anything damaged in shipping. The people with negative reviews, should just go to a Barnes and Noble and pay new price, instead of getting the same books for $4. Really? No complaints from me! Love your site, and the ability it gives me to get all the selections I want, at bargain prices. Thank you Better World! Marsha
Incredibly happy with the fast delivery and my very special book! So thrilled! Have been using BWB many times and it always managed to find beautifully rare books in a very good condition!
Ordered 2 books recently for a book club... they were coming from 2 different locations (which BetterWorldBooks let me know upfront)... I assumed they'd arrive at different times. Both books arrived quickly (quicker than I expected actually... for free shipping!) and on the same day! BetterWorldBooks will be my go-to for future book purchases!
They are so helpful, friendly, and with a generosity of spirit as well. Fast postage, Great packaging. Everything was first rate. Great place to discover hard-to-find books.
I love the principles behind this store. The book is in great condition, was considerably cheaper than new. They donate a book to someone who needs it for every book they sell. The email I received from "the book" was fantastic and really made me smile. I will use them again and recommend them to my friends and family.
Better World Books has prompt service, free shipping, very cheap prices. I can usually find what I am looking for!
It's a great service to be able to buy books you want at a reasonable price. I have delt with Better World Books before and have always been happy with my purchase.
Keep up the good work.
West with the Night by Beryl Markam is a collection of stories of her childhood and adult hood in Africa in the 20's and 30's (maybe more). I enjoyed the book so much have given copies to friends hoping they too will
Add it to their favorites. There are more books about Ms. Markham some of which I've read. Interesting characters. I favor BetterWorld books because they have a good literacy program, donating to those who cannot afford books.
Better World Books has a great selection of books both new and used. Super price and good delivery time. You can't go wrong buying from them.
There's a reason this company is called, Better Books. They are better than that big online seller because they actually care. Not only was my order handled smoothly, but they followed up with a clever shipping notice the following day. Love their wit and the timely mannerly with which I received my books.
They also reward points for your purchases, or referrals, and offer discounts ranging from 15% - 30% depending on the number of books you buy from the Bargain Bin. Best of all, they accept books for donation at drop boxes and give back to others in grants, special projects, and literacy partners such as books for Africa. Love these guys!
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No problem s at all book arrived perfect condition and great price. Would definitely recommend to all my friends
Excellent range of sci fi books available. Book received in good condition and timely fashion. Will definitely use again.
Books got here on time and in good condition~. Eager to read these classics from my childhood and would recommend this site to anyone, especially since it's not Amazon.
Tip for consumers:
Better and cheaper than Bezos.
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Love your philosophy. Thank you. I have never had a problem. I usually buy used books and all descriptions of book condition has been very accurate. Thank you.
Books are always in the conditiion described and delivered promptly. I have been ordering books from here over 10 years and have never had a complaint.
My books arrived on time, as promised (gently used as expected). I'm very happy with this company, love their mission of giving back, and am encouraging everyone I know to use them as an alternative to Amazon. I also received THE CUTEST shipping confirmation note I have ever seen! When I can't buy locally, Better World Books is my new go-to for used (and new) books! Thank you!
In looking for a non Amazon owned source for an out of print book I found this site. Not only was I happy with the price but delighted when I found out how the site sourced its stock and what it did with the proceeds. Will now make it my first port of call.
International delivery was 23 days during pandemic and over a distance of several thousand miles. I consider that very good.
Everything about this transaction was easy and delightful. Book arrived in very good time and the process to getting there was a joy. The e-mail purporting to be from the book just before it started winging its way to me, was a bright spot in this rather dark time we are all going through. Many congratulations on your creativity and your efficiency. I will definitely order from you again. Diana H
Hi. It's not my first time buying books from BWB. Coolest online bookshop ever. Amazing prices. Free shipping worldwide, really? It takes a longer time to arrive apparently to where I live (as I'm currenly in Indonesia) but whatever. I love BWB.
This is the fourth book I have ordered from BWB and in every case the quality of what I received matched the description of the condition of the book. In two cases I thought I had received new books. Thank you BWB. Indeed a true resource for a better world
I'm from the Netherlands. I have been looking for quite a few books for a while. I found every one of them on this site. Cheap and in good quality.
Free shipping! It took 2 to 6 weeks for all books to arrive, but the holidays were in between.
Payments with paypal are easy to make. I only dont know how to confirm all books received. But the important thing is that i got them!
I recommend the site to everybody.
Greets,
Michiel moore
The books came exactly like the description. I am already looking for another ones to buy! I am really surprised that I received the order so fast! I am from Brazil.
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