Dear Friends of the Library,
Join us on Saturday, December 6th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in The Floyd County Library’s main parking lot (please note the time) for the next VERY MERRY Friends of the Library book sale. Help us celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Friends Book Sale. Let’s make this the BEST sale yet. Please be aware this is our last scheduled sale of 2025 (NO rain date. The next sale is March 28, 2026). Don’t risk it, this is your chance to stock up for the long, long winter months and find the most amazing Christmas and holiday presents.
Throughout the sale, we will be bringing out books to restock the carts and tables-come early, show up later or stay the entire sale, we will have awesome books for you. Books are a wonderful gift and stocking stuffers, and we have books on almost every topic for those hard to buy for people in your life. We will have a special treat again: My Friends Coffee Truck will have coffee drinks and other goodies available for purchase during the sale right in our parking lot. Find them on Facebook at ‘My Friends Kitchen’.
We have received wonderful donations and have a fantastic selection of books. Unless otherwise marked, regular prices are $1 for hardback and 50 cents for paperback books. Children’s books are 25 cents. Cash and check only. All proceeds and donations are used to support your library. Reminder, if you don’t find the book(s) you want by author or topic on our sales floor (parking lot), please ask one of the volunteers for assistance. We would be happy to help you find the book or books you are looking for.
We want to thank everyone for their donations of books and other items we could not support our library without your generous donations and our wonderful patrons – THANK YOU. Please keep those books, CDs, DVDs, LPs, etc. coming. If you have donations, please use the drop box located on the Annex Building to the right of the door (the building with the beautiful murals), you can also bring them to the Friends during the sale or the Friend’s bookstore Monday, Wednesday, or Friday morning from 10:00 to 11:30 (bookstore phone number: (812) 949-3739).
We have too many books to list each one (we have thousands), however, here are some of the categories of books you can expect to find and some highlights:
Classics and Modern Classics – We have received some great classics including Catch-22, Atlas Shrugged, The Outsiders, Great Expectations, The Last of the Mohicans and many more.
Children’s books (25 cents each) – We have Upper Elementary Audiobooks (priced as marked). We have a nice selection of foreign language books, many dual language Spanish and English. Just In: Pyramid: An Interactive Guide to the Pyramids of Ancient Egypt (build your own pyramid) and Rome: An Interactive Guide to Ancient Rome (build your own roman temple). We have Christmas books galore, including Christmas gift books. We have a nice selection of graphic stories/comics, books about things to do (great for the holiday break), board books, golden books and fairy tales and so much more.
Preteen- Nathan Hales’s Hazardous Tales series (priced as marked). Wings of Fire series, Harry Potter and much more.
Children Gift Books – We have a huge selection of children’s books in wonderful condition (priced as marked). These books make wonderful gifts. We have too many to list (Dragon Rider, Impossible Quest series, etc.) – check out the gift cart and crates for the best selection.
Choice Selections, Gift Books and Friends Picks – Foxfire 3 and 4 ($3 each); The Handmaids Tale Deluxe Edition ($4); Peterson’s Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs ($3), Louis L’Amour leather bound volumes, each contains multiple books, as new, $5 each; Warlords Ancient, Celtic and Medieval, Ancient Egypt and Fun with Hieroglyphs. Located on the center table (priced as marked), these are books in excellent condition, with a wide array of topics.
Book Tok Books – We have received a HUGE selection of Book Tok Books in beautiful condition. With a large selection of authors including Jody Picoult, Charlaine Harris, Barbara Kingsolver, Kaylie Smith and many more (priced as marked; center table).
In the News (check out this section, center table, priced as marked) – These books are about recent world events or people and politicians in the news and shed light on what is happening now. We have All Hell Breaking Loose: The Pentagon’s Perspective on Climate Change and The Hundred-Year Marathon and many more.
New Fiction – We have a wonderful selection of recently (2023, 2024 and 2025) published books (priced as marked). We have a large selection of authors including Abraham Verghese and Louise Penny and many more. You must check this out.
Fiction from A to Z – The carts and tables are full of new stock fiction titles for your reading pleasure. We have everything from books by Mary Kay Andrews to Irving Wallace and everything in between. We have a nice selection of books by James Herriot (perfect holiday reads). If you don’t see your author – ask one of the volunteers, and we will see if we have the book, we are happy to assist you. Check out the center table Holiday section for great Christmas fiction.
Historical Fiction– We have a great selection of historical fiction, including The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James and Soul Catcher by Michael White. You must check this out.
We are continuing to highlight Banned and Challenged Books (there are so many of them) – We have banned and challenged adult and children’s books including books by Judy Blume, Mark Twain, Jack London, Suzanne Collins (Hunger Games) and Sara Gruen (Water for Elephants). Check out this section for some great reads (center table).
Holiday Center (center table and children’s area) –We are celebrating Christmas. We have books about holiday cooking and baking, and holiday crafts. We have Christmas fiction, mysteries and romance, all to put you in the holiday mood.
Center Table Surprises– Stop by the center tables to see what surprises we have in store for you (priced as marked). We just received some great donations including books about Early American Medicine (e.g., Medicine and the American Revolution and Medicine in Colonial America). We have a large selection of books on bees and beekeeping. Herbs: Herbal Pharmacy, Medicinal Plants of the Bible, Flowering Herbs by Maggie Oster and more!! We have books to help you with your family genealogy, guns, hunting and year books.
Special Table – We have received a large selection of amazing books about the Lewis and Clark journey, e.g., Lewis and Clark Among the Nex Perce and Plants on the Trail with Lewis and Clark and so many more. Check these out.
Coffee Table Books – We have a beautiful selection of coffee table books including books on Nature and Art.
African American – We have a great selection of nonfiction, biographies, literature for adults and books by African American authors e.g., Madea’s Uninhibited Commentaries on Love and Life, The Life and Times of Lester “Pres” Young and Say You’re one of Them. The children’s section has a great selection of African American books for children. Check out this section for some great reads.
Horror – For those that need a little scary with your holiday punch – we have books by V.C. Andrews, Dekker, Koontz, Harris, King, and many more.
Fantasy– We have great fantasy reads just for you; books by Gordon Dickson, Ann McCaffrey, Mercedes Lackey and David Eddings. We have received multiple volumes by Steven Brust, Eric V Lustbader and Raymon E. Feist.
Science Fiction – Star Wars the Original Trilogy Stories, books by Elizabeth Moon and Arthur C. Clark are just a few of the wonderful books we have for you.
Young Adult Fiction – Get Ready for the Holidays! Find a new author! Stock up on your TBR for the winter! We have books by P.C. Cast and Melissa De La Cruz. We also have Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Star Wars, Hunger Games and Twilight, to name a few.
Mysteries – We are highlighting mysteries by the Kellerman Family and James Patterson (Women’s Murder Club and Alex Cross). We have a large selection of new stock – books by classic mystery writers, historical mysteries, cozies, grim and gory and true crime. Check out the wonderful selection of “Just In” mysteries and the center table Holiday section for great Christmas mysteries. If you don’t see the author/book you want, ask one of the volunteers, we may have the book.
Short Stories, Essays, Large Print and Erotica –We have a great selection e.g., Mysterious Erotic Tales, 101 Nights of Grrreat Romance and The Perfect Summer
Humor, TV-Tie In, and Media – To make the holidays Merrier we have the Simpsons, The Far Side, Mad About the Sixties, and Bugs Bunny to name just a few books.
New Age and Parapsychology – We have a wide range of topics including books about dreams, hypnotic writing, out of body experiences and so much more.
Happily, Ever After –We have a beautiful selection of romance books in every genre: Western romance, Historical romance, Romantic suspense, Inspirational romance, New romance, Harlequin romance, Paranormal romance and Happily Ever After romance. Don’t forget the Grand Dames of Romance – we have books by Debbie Macomber (Some of Debbie Macomber’s books have been made into movies for the Hallmark channel), Nora Roberts and J.D. Robb. Check out the center table Holiday section for great Christmas romance.
Christian and Amish Fiction – Donations we received include books by Jan Karon, Karen Kingsbury, Catherine Marshall, Janette Oke and Beverly Lewis.
Contemporary Romance and Spicy Novels–We have a wonderful selection including books by Lori Foster and Jane Green.
Native American – We have a great selection of Native American books covering many native American groups (center table).
Fiction Set in the West– We have a large selection of western fiction including books by William Sarabande, Ralph Compton and Margaret Cole.
Action Adventure – We have a HUGE selection of books from classic authors to new titles. If you don’t see your author or book, ask one of the volunteers for assistance. Stock up on these great reads.
LGBTQ+ – We have new titles in fiction and nonfiction for you to check out.
History – We have a HUGE selection of history books covering every era or war. If you can’t find the books you want, ask a volunteer, we will be happy to help. December 7th marks the entrance of the USA into WWII, we are highlighting WWII with a huge selection of books.
Arts, Crafts and Do-It-Yourself – Winter is a great time to start planning your next house project from remodeling to a new deck-we have helpful books – check these out. Check out the Center Table Holiday section Christmas Crafts.
Cookbooks- We have received several great cookbook donations and have cookbooks in excellent condition. Gift ideas: Joy of Cooking, Complete America’s Test Kitchen, Rachael Ray cookbooks, Moosewood Restaurant, Baking books, Kentuckiana cookbooks, and so many more. We have books on how to entertain – perfect for all of your holiday get together. Check out the Center Table Holiday section for yummy holiday cookbooks.
Sports and Travel – We are highlighting the Olympics, basketball and football. In our travel section we have a large selection of books on museum collections. All those beautiful museum books that you didn’t buy on vacation because they were too heavy or too expensive – we might have the one you really wanted. We also have travel adventure stories and atlases.
Animals – We have a great selection of books on almost every type of animals, from dog training to birds and everything in between. If you are looking for information and stories about a specific type of animal, ask one of the volunteers.
Art, Theatre (Plays), Literature, Photography, Architecture, Poetry, Music and Dance– Check out this section. We truly have something for everyone. We are featuring books on how to draw and paint and The Best American Poetry series.
Biographies– We just received a huge donation of wonderful biographies. We will be featuring biographies about important women in history. If you don’t see the book you want, please ask.
Gardening, Science and Nature – Field guides ($2 each): Audubon Society Field Guite to Mushrooms: Field Guide to Native American Wildflowers; Field Guide to Birds: Eastern Region; and more. We just received a HUGE donation of great gardening books. Dreaming of your spring garden will get you through the winter months.
Politics and Political Science – We have books written by politicians, journalists and other experts to learn more about current politics, policy and help you understand the current political environment.
Kentuckiana – Learn more about the area where you live – we have books on local sports teams and interesting facts.
Foreign Language (Spanish literature, Spanish authors) Reference, Business and Personal Finance – Check out this eclectic section-something for everyone. We received a wonderful donation of books about words, everything you want to know about words from slang to Etymology.
Archeology, Anthropology, Mythology, Folklore, Philosophy – We have a large selection of books on mythology and books by Plato and Rousseau.
Medicine and Alternate Medicine – We have a nice selection of books in this area. Check out the books on the cart and the center table.
”Self Help books are designed to guide readers to personal growth, emotional well-being and overcoming life challenges.” We have books for you.
Religion – We have received a large selection of books about religious journeys, religious studies and world religions. Many of these books are in fine condition – perfect as gifts. We also have Bibles in excellent condition. We are highlighting books to help you deal with hard times.
We have thousands of books for your reading pleasure! And more!
Puzzles and more –Stock up for the long winter months – We have a HUGE selection of beautiful puzzles and adult puzzle and game books.
DVDs, CDs, LPs and more – We have a large selection of new stock CDs and DVDs. Including a large assortment of movies and TV series on DVD. We have dramas, comedies, buddy movies, science fiction, and fantasy to name a few areas (unless otherwise marked $1). We have music of all types – whatever you like to listen to, we have it. We also have a large selection of children’s movie DVDs ($1).
Books on CDs – (.50 each) We have a large collection including nonfiction and fiction (mystery, action adventure, etc.).
LPs – We have a nice selection of LPs. Music from big band era to classic rock. ($1 each).
High School Year Books ($2 to $5) – We have New Albany High School Year Books (1907 to 2010). If you are interested in family history, we may have your parents, grandparents or great grandparents’ yearbook. We have yearbooks from most local schools and a wide range of years. If you are interested in a yearbook, ask one of the volunteers and they will be happy to check if we have it in stock.
Collector’s Corner– We received donations of very nice, old and unusual books. We also received donations of old and unusual items. We have a small sample of some of our books listed below. Please check out all the new-old and odd books in this section. Priced as marked. Here are a few of the Collector’s Corner books:
Interesting Books: The Book of Daun Burnel the Ass ($3); Washington’ Farewell Address (1901; $3); The Best Cartoons from Punch (1952; $2); John Brown’s Body (1954; $2); Ethnozoology of the Tewa Indians (1914; $3); The Flying Carpet (1932; $3); The Interurban Era (1961; $4); Highball: A Pageant of Trains (1945; $2); Mr. Pullman’s Elegant Palace Car (1961; $7); Some Classic Trains (1964; $3); Journey to the Far Pacific (1952; $2); Beyond the Barrier with Byrd (1932; $2); The Abnormal Personality (1948; $3);
Books 100 years old: International Short Stories: French (1910; $2); Desert Gold (1913 First edition; $3); Europe in the 19th century (1901; $2); Rhymes of a Roughneck (1918 First edition; $2); Monsieur Beaucaire (1918; $2); The Eugene Field Book (1901;$2); The Mysterious Rider by Zane Grey (1921; $2); Riders of the Purple Sage (1912; $2); Racer Boys (1912; $3);
Books from the 1800s: London Letters and some others (1891; $4); The Achievements of Stanley and other African Explorers (1878; $7); Garnered Sheaves (1873; $8); Havergals Poems (1896; $10); Poetical Pearls with Notes and Illustrations (1887; $5); Poems and Ballads of Heinrich Heine (gifted 1899; $6);
History, Science, and Technology (nonfiction): A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln (1903; $5); John Adams (1962 First edition; 2 volume; $5); The War of the Revolution (2 volumes; 1952; $4); John Adams (2 volumes; 1962; $5 for set); An Introduction to Nature: Birds, Wild Flowers and Trees (1950s; $5); Government in the United States (1913; $2); The Exploration of Space by Arthur C. Clarke (1951; $2); American History and its Geographic Conditions (1903; $3); A History of Europe (1951; $2); Principles of Criminology (1947; $2); Adventures with a Texas Naturalist (1961; $3);
New Albany, Louisville and Kentuckiana: A Girl of the Limberlost (1909 First ed; $4); Caron’s New Albany and Jeffersonville City Directory (1881-82; $10); Louisville: The Gateway City (1946 First edition; signed; $4); Hoosier Dome Dedication Game September 8, 1984 Notre Dame vs. Purdue Program ($2); The Shaker Cook Book (1953; $2); Biennial Report of the Commissioner of Fisheries and Game for Indiana (1911; $5); The New Harmony Movement (1905; $2); Pleasant Hill and Its Shakers (1968; $2);
Classics: The Swiss Family Robinson ($2); How Green was my Valley (1941; $5); Dubliners ($2); The Garden Party (1922; $2); The Complete Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant (1903; $3); Goldsmith, Gray, Burns and other Eighteenth Century Poets (1901; $3); Faust: A Tragedy ($10); The Odyssey of Homer (pre 1900; $5); American Poetry (1923; $2); Poems of Goethe (Pre 1900; $3); Kim (1928; $2); The Poetical Works of Milton (gifted 1907; $3);
War, Soldiers and Guns: History of the World War (1919; 5 volumes; $15); Pictorial History of the Second World War (1944-1946; 6 volumes; $20); Air Force Pacific Fleet Identification Sheets of Japanese Airplanes (May 10 1943; $10); A Constitutional View of the Late War Between the States (Vol. 1; 1868; $7); Dept. of the Army Technical Manual 90-mm Gun Tank M47 (1952; $5);
Children/Teen and School Books: Uncle Wiggily and his Friends (1955; $2); The Spirit of the Border (Zane Grey;1940; $3); The Haunted Hanger (1932; $3); Red Randall at Pearl Harbor (1944; $3); Wonders of Science Simplified (1945; $4); Lehrbuch der Deutschen Sprache (1906; $2); The Body’s Needs (1937; $2); English Literature (1909: $2); Spelling Book (1901; $5); This is your America (1943; $6 for set of 3); Stories of School and College Days (1953; $2); Greek History (1903; $8); Donald Duck Sees South America (1945; $3); Child-Life Arithmetics (1937; $3); Young People’s History of the World (1902; $6);
Children’s Classics: Land of Oz-Junior Edition (1939; $3); Rinkitink in Oz-Junior Edition (1939; $3); Jack Pumpkinhead and the Sawhorse of Oz Junior Edition (1939; $3); Little Women ($2); Little Men (1928; $4); Under the Lilacs (1935; $2); Prince and the Pauper ($2); Hans Brinker (gifted 1942; $3); Black Beauty ($2); Robinson Crusoe ($3); Kidnapped (1935; $3); The Little Lame Prince (1918; $3);
Midcentury Modern: The New Emily Post’s Etiquette: The Blue Book of Social Usage (1960: $3); The Art of Salad Making (1968; $2); Singer Sewing Book (1951; $4.50);
Cookbooks: Old Fashion Molasses Goodies (1934; $2); Household’s Searchlight Recipe Book (1941; $3); The Settlement Cook Book (1931; $6); Good Housekeeping Cook Book (1956; $2);
Religion: Heroes of the Bible (1940 First edition; $2);
Décor Books: We have beautiful old (many from the 1800s) leather bound with gilt letter books for home decorating. These books make great stacks, not only because they are beautiful, but they are also very interesting books
Not Books: We are clearing out all of the old, interesting and collectable items. Here are a few of the items (priced as marked): Vintage and antique Christmas decorations, Simplicity and McCall patterns from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, antique straight edge razors (check these out at the cashiers table). And so much more.
And many more books! See you at the sale!
Questions? Please call the Friends Book Store: (812) 949-3739.