Use less, read more
Keep books in circulation
Every pre-owned book that finds another reader stays useful for longer. Reusing books reduces waste while preserving the stories, ideas and knowledge inside them.
Why Thrift Reads?
Our mission
We give books a second life, make second-hand reading easier and turn every sale into support for charity.
We believe books are good for the mind, body and spirit—and that finding an affordable second-hand copy should be simple.
Reading that gives back
Support charities
More than 10% from every sale is donated to charity. Buying or donating books through Thrift Reads turns a great read into practical support for charitable causes.
Second-hand, made easier
Make books easier to find
Clear categories, useful search, individual condition notes and nationwide online shopping make it easier to find the right second-hand copy with confidence.
Why this matters
A better next chapter for every book
Charities can focus on their work while we handle the specialist job of sorting, grading, listing and selling books. Readers get affordable access to a broad range of titles, donors clear their shelves responsibly, and useful books are given another opportunity to be read.
It is a simple cycle: donate a book, help it find a new reader, and create support for charity along the way.
1Books are donated
2We sort and grade every copy
3A reader finds their next book
4Charities receive support
Be part of it