Bookbuying: A Complete Guide

By Madeline Faust | Last Updated: October 2, 2025

Introduction to Bookbuying

a picture of a window but it's made of books and through the hole in the book wall you can see more books

I adore buying books. If I pass a bookstore, I will at the very least try to file the name of said bookstore into 'if I'm in the area beg to whomever I'm with to go with me to this bookstore' section of my brain. Or, and the better option, I'll go buy some books! -DISCLAIMER- if taken too far, bookbuying can be an extremely bad financial decision: remember to be careful with your purchasing. Thank you.

Why I Love Bookbuying

The Benefits

My Favorite Moments

an image of the outside of Powell's Independent Bookstore in Portland, Oregon

I've always loved books. As a preschooler I told my parents I wanted to learn how to read. So I did. I read and I read and I read. All throught preschool, and the rest of school, and even now. But also, I love buying books. I love book themed things, I even love just looking around. Especially at Powell's. Powell's is one of my favorite places ever. My favorite place to aggressively wander, as I call my book selection process (more information coming soon). I highly encourage all to find a book, buy a book, but most of all, read a book.

How to Get Started

Equipment Needed

  1. Obsession
  2. willingness to spend a ridiculous amount of money on cool books
  3. A cute book-themed tote bag

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