Community contest
The Best Used Book Find
Thrift-store treasure, library-sale gem, a first edition hiding in a $1 bin? Tell us the story. Free to enter.
Round 1 · Open for entries
Theme: Your best used-book find for under $10
$50 bookstore gift cardPrize
December 31, 2026Entry deadline
How entries are judged
- Story (40%) — where and how you found it
- Find factor (40%) — rarity, value or sheer delight versus price paid
- Photo (20%) — clear shots of the book and its key details
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Official rules (summary)
- No purchase necessary. Entry is free. A purchase does not improve your chances.
- Eligibility. Open to individuals aged 18 or older where such contests are permitted by law. Void where prohibited. Employees and contractors of UsedBook.com and their immediate families may not enter.
- Entry period. Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline shown above. One entry per person per round.
- Judging. Entries are judged by the UsedBook.com editorial team using the published criteria. Decisions are final.
- Prize. The prize shown above is awarded to one winner per round. No cash alternative unless required by law. Winners may be responsible for applicable taxes.
- Winner notification. Winners are contacted by e-mail within 14 days of the deadline and must respond within 14 days, or an alternate winner may be selected.
- Your content. You confirm the entry is your own and that you have the right to share the photo. With your permission we may feature your first name, city, story and photo.
- Privacy. Entry details are used only to run the contest. See our Privacy Policy.
- General. UsedBook.com may modify or cancel a round if it cannot be run as planned. This contest is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by any social media platform or marketplace.