New Books Vs Old Books – What To Choose From Them?

There's been an endless debate surrounding old and new books since forever now! Some say new books bring with them the feeling of something fresh to begin with while some say old books are nostalgic and carry with them the true scent of a book.

If you are someone who values books in any form, you won’t mind purchasing a used or pre loved book for yourself. On the contrary, new books are often priced higher than an old book owing to various factors of print and packaging. Unless being used as a gift, one should stick to pre loved books for themselves because while they’re just as lovely to read, they are also economically efficient and environmentally sustainable which makes them a package!

When choosing to buy pre loved books it is to be remembered that contrary to the myth of used books being few in number, when you purchase a used book from Bookends, you’ll be spoilt for choice with the number of options you get.

Do Not Judge a Book By Its Cover:

Yes, old books might not have the grandeur and shine of a new book but the story within is definitely no different. It is like stating how inner beauty matters the most while outer beauty is an add on, just like saying one shouldn’t judge a book by its cover! The quotes supporting the new age mantra of switching to pre-loved books for the sake of the environment and for the love of reading are endless no matter how long ago they were written.

Moreover, old books are available in just as many genres as new books! From novels to autobiographies to classics, you will find a used book for every one of these categories. Think of it as one big global book exchange wherein the book that leaves on house shall be met with another and so on without having to waste tons of paper on a repetitive basis.

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Used Books are Treasured Items:

Used books are also treasures since there are many books that get discontinued for publication after they’ve had their run. It is during such times that a book that might’ve been discontinued in print for years together might appear on a used books portal. Hence, it is then that you will go ahead to buy it irrespective of how old and used it is.

And let’s face it, books are meant to be opened in order to be used and read which is a very procrastinating process once a new book comes home. A used book has been broken into and loved, it doesn’t call for the amount of cautious protection you need with the perfect finish of a new book, you never have to worry about putting them through their paces.

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Buy Used Books From Bookends:

At Bookends, we advocate love and only love for reading through pre-loved books not only because its cost-efficient but also because it adds to a sustainable lifestyle and let’s face it who’d want to say no to the charm and smell of old books? Bookends is every bibliophile’s paradise; it is an online marketplace for selling and buying used books and pre loved books with shipping all over the UAE. Discover our wide variety of second hand books at the most affordable prices.