$2 Books
They’re not perfect. But they’ve got stories.
This is our $2 Shelf—home to the beautifully beat-up, delightfully dated, and chaotically charming reads that have been around the block (or maybe the basement).
From yellowed pages and cracked spines to wildly out-of-touch advice ("low-fat marshmallow salad"???), these books may not be shiny, but they’ve still got plenty to say.
💅 Heavily used, but not hopeless
📼 Peak vintage vibes (hello, 70s fonts and 90s clip art)
🥲 Might smell like your grandma’s house—and we mean that in the best way
Perfect for readers who don’t mind a little grit, collectors of the odd and nostalgic, or anyone who wants to adopt a slightly feral book that just needs love.
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Fires in the Snow – Barbara Metzger – Gently Used Paperback | Regency Romance, Snowbound Adventure & Cozy Hearth Heat -
Black Narcissus – Rumer Godden – Gently Used Paperback | Psychological Drama, Nuns in the Himalayas, Gothic Atmosphere -
The Pilgrim’s Progress – John Bunyan – Gently Used Hardcover | Classic Allegory, Spiritual Journey, Vintage Christian Literature -
Murder at Almack’s – Sabrina Jeffries – Gently Used Paperback | Regency Mystery, Detective Romance, Society Secrets -
A Hint of Scandal – Alberta Sinclair – Gently Used Paperback | Regency Romance, Spunky Heroine & One-Stapled Betrothal -
The Art of Cooking for the Diabetic – Middleton & Hess – Gently Used Paperback | 350 Classic Recipes, Low-Sugar Living, Vintage Wellness Vibes -
A Regency Christmas (1998) – Gently Used Paperback | 5 Holiday Romance Short Stories, Witty Heroines & Candlelit Longing -
A Mother’s Delight – Darlene French – Gently Used Paperback | Regency Holiday Romance, Mama Knows Best, Vintage Paperback -
Harlequin Historical Christmas Stories (1991) – Gently Used Paperback | 4 Holiday Romances, Snowy Longing, and Regency Drama -
A Winter Wedding – Janice Bennett – Gently Used Paperback | Regency Romance, Holiday Hijinks, Snowy Vibes & Scandal -
A Regency Christmas IV – Balogh, Putney, & More – Gently Used Paperback | Five Cozy Holiday Love Stories in One Vintage Collection -
The Easter Charade – Joan Smith – Gently Used Paperback | Regency Rom-Com, Mistaken Identity, Springtime Scandal -
Caroline and Julia – Clare Darcy – Gently Used Paperback | Twin Regency Romances, Witty Banter & Marriage Market Mayhem -
A Christmas to Cherish – Georgina Devon – Gently Used Paperback | Regency Holiday Romance, Snowy Scandal, Vintage Festive Vibes -
A Christmas Treasure – Elizabeth Mansfield – Gently Used Paperback | Regency Holiday Romance, Yuletide Flirtation, Vintage Vibes -
The Everything Cycling Cookbook – Kristen Nelson – Gently Used Paperback | Fuel Up for Spinning, Cruising, or Just Vaguely Thinking About Exercising -
Weight Watchers New Program Cookbook – Gently Used Hardcover | 1980s Diet Culture, Retro Recipes, Portion-Control Vibes -
The South Beach Diet – Arthur Agatston – Gently Used Hardcover | Retro Low-Carb Plan, Heart-Healthy Cookbook -
Foods That Harm, Foods That Heal – Reader’s Digest – Gently Used Hardcover | Retro Wellness Bible, Nutrition Meets Nostalgia -
Sex Roles and Personal Awareness – Forisha & Stockard – Gently Used Paperback | 1970s Gender Studies, Feminist Psychology, Vintage Academic Vibes