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BY THE BOOK, “Good As New Books”, has been operating for over 15 years. We have established a huge catalogue of books in many categories.

We buy, sell and exchange books of all genres. We also source books that you have not been able to find elsewhere. As we are an established book store, we stock quite a large number of books that are now out of print. So if you’re looking for a book, try us first.

On our website you will see our regularly updated in-store book catalogue for you to search. Photos are available at your request. Please feel free to contact us with any enquiries and orders.

 

 
 
 

GOOGLE REVIEWS


By The Book. Good As New Books IconBy The Book. Good As New Books

3/326 Griffith Road, Lavington

4.7 68 reviews

  • Avatar Emily Lightfoot ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    I have been one of Jacquie's customers for a couple of decades now and this is hands down one of the best bookshops in the country, either new or secondhand. The books are all in good condition, there is sufficient variety to appeal … More to everyone and Jacquie will go above and beyond to find a specific title for you if it isn't already in stock. It is the kind of place that you might wander into to spend five or ten minutes browsing and then accidentally walk out an hour and a half later, with your arms full of books and most of the grocery money missing from your wallet, whilst you shake hands with yourself about all the bargains and great additions to your library you just acquired.
  • Avatar Vicki Hamilton ★★★★★ 3 weeks ago
    Just love this shop...Books books & more books...fantastic range..everything & anything you could want or need & Jacquie's amazing....will help with all requests ....10/10
    Went in for a quick look & came away with great
    … More selection, promise of more & some on super sale
    Seriously a great way to make me smile & happy
    But doesn't end there...Jacquie donates to local charities...(daylight savings period) she explained ALL $ from the sale items 4 Sat were going to AWAnimal Rescue....so amazing
    Best shop ever xx
  • Avatar Hamid Ra'ad ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    Great & variable collection of books. Definitely a must-visit if in the area
  • Avatar ryan ★★★★★ a month ago
    Awesome bookstore, fantastic range and customer service 😊
  • Avatar AllelujahTv ★★★★★ 10 months ago
    My favourite place to get books, the staff are all very friendly and extremely helpful in finding not just books im looking for but ones that I may also like, fantastic shop I would greatly recommend you drop in!
  • Avatar K C ★★★★★ 10 months ago
    Best second hand bookshop in the area! Staff are always friendly & helpful, and will happily source any book you can't find.
    Awesome place for booklovers!
  • Avatar Daniel Mckenzie ★★★★★ a year ago
    Absolutely love, love, love this bookshop, biggest second hand bookstore I have ever seen! Never have I been unable to find a title or author I've gone there to look for, they have everything! Old and rare. Fiction and non fiction. … More Something for everyone.
  • Avatar Martin Frauenfelder ★★★★★ 7 months ago
    Pretty good selection of 2nd hand books and friendly service.
  • Avatar Haider Muthanna ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    Great & variable collection of books. Definitely a must-visit if in the area
  • Avatar Ian Allert ★★★★★ 9 months ago
    My wife loves going there and the owner Jackie is beyond helpful. She go there every day of the week if her pay packet would allow her to.
  • Avatar Jennifer Dawson ★★★★★ 9 months ago
    Great shop. Well presented. Good prices and plenty to choose from.
  • Avatar QuietPenguin Gaming ★★★★★ a year ago
    Only place to get your books! Super friendly, knowledgeable staff who are more than happy to help you find what you want! Also very well organised if you'd prefer to browse on your own.
  • Avatar K ★★★★★ a year ago
    First visit. It felt like I was walking into a store of new books. It's so clean and well organised. Great range and service.
  • Avatar Lin Eccleston ★★★★★ a year ago
    Amazing range of good quality second hand books including Folio and antiques. Knowledgeable and helpful owner.
  • Avatar Nicole Glover ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    What a fabulous bookstore. So much to choose from. You'd be very hard pressed, not to find something for yourself here, that's for sure. A beautifully kept store and such friendly and welcoming service. Definitely worth a visit … More for out of towners. We really enjoyed calling by today, and not for the last time, that's for sure.
  • Avatar Michele Nesich ★★★★★ a year ago
    An amazing second hand bookstore! You would think you are walking into a store full of brand new books. Well worth the visit, a lot of work has been put into cataloging the many genres of books. Well done!

By appointment

Do our regular trading hours clash with your busy schedule?
Arrange a time just for you, call Jacqui on 0412 930 222 to discuss.

 
 
By The Book

OUR LOCATION

Address: 3/326 Griffith Rd, Lavington NSW 2641
Phone: (02) 6025 3132

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