Have you ever wondered how an indie store like Thrifted Shelf keeps the lights on (and the books flowing)? Well, we're glad you asked. And, hey, we pride ourselves on being an open book. Pun totally intended.

We come about our inventory by keeping a keen eye on estate & garage sales, along with partnerships with the big publishing companies - snagging a small percentage off and passing those savings along to you.

If you haven't come upon our trade-in program, we invite everyone with gently used books to trade them in for some store credit to use on an upcoming purchase. We truly thrive off of the participation of our patrons. For that, we are extremely grateful.

Some of the links you’ll find on our site are affiliate links. That means if you click one and make a purchase, we might earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It’s like tipping your favorite book dealer, but with less awkward eye contact.

Why do we do this?

Because running a cozy, book-obsessed corner of the internet takes time, love, and (let’s be honest) a LOT of coffee. These commissions help us:

✔ Stock our shelves with amazing reads
✔ Create fanfic deep dives and bookish guides you’ll actually love
✔ Keep our blog, podcast, and YouTube content free for everyone (because bookworms deserve free content)

What’s in it for you?

• Honest recommendations: We only shout out products, e-readers, and products we’d actually use.
  
• No extra cost to you: Affiliate links don’t affect the price you pay.
  
• A thriving small business that keeps stories alive (and helps you find your next obsession).
  

We believe trust matters, so if something is sponsored or gifted, we’ll always tell you straight up.

Thanks for being part of our story and supporting Thrifted Shelf. It means the world (and all the bookshelves).

📧 Questions? Thoughts? Book recs? Email us at office@thriftedshelf.com.