Dear Friends of the Library,
Saturday, October 25th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm is the next tremendous Friends of the Library book sale. Please be aware this might be our last sale of 2025 (rain date is November 1st). Our last sale of 2025 is scheduled for December 6th with no rain/snow date. Don’t risk it, do not miss this sale. Stock up for the long, long winter months and find the most amazing Christmas presents. This sale will be in The Floyd County Library’s large parking lot near the annex building (180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN).
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. The gift giving holidays are here. Books are a wonderful gift and stocking stuffers, and we have books 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 a fantastic selection of books on almost every topic and genre thanks to the wonderful book donations. 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 had huge donations of Christmas and Halloween decorations), 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 The Wind in the Willows, The Outsiders, Kurt Vonnegut and many more.
Children’s books (25 cents each) – We have received a huge donation of classics and award winners. We have a wonderful selection of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and other holiday books. We also have beautiful board books, African American, Golden books, foreign language, Goosebumps and other scary books, series (e.g., Unfortunate Events, Animorphs) and nonfiction books. We have an amazing selection of gift books – great for stock stuffers.
Preteen- We have a large selection of Minecraft, and books in wonderful condition– perfect gift for your preteen.
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 (Little House series, Dragon Rider, etc) – check out the cart and crates for the best selection.
Choice Selections, Gift Books and Friends Picks – Located in the center table. These are books in excellent condition, with a wide array of topics. Books include Maya Angelou Phenomenal Woman, The Melancholy Death of Oyster boy and Other Stories by Tim Burton, Black Ops, Code Girls and many more.
Book Tok Books – We have received a HUGE selection of Book Tok Books in beautiful condition. With a large selection of new authors including Chevy Stevens, Natasha Preston, Karen White, Liane Moriaty and Celeste Ng (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 Amelia Earhart: The Mystery Solved, Extreme Weather Survival Guide 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 books including Lost Soldiers by James Webb, PrairyErth by William Least Heat-Moon 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. 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.
Historical Fiction– Just received a HUGE selection of historical fiction – you must check this out.
We are continuing to highlight Banned and Challenged Books (there are so many of them) – We have a huge selection of 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) – So many holidays to celebrate at this time of year, we are celebrating Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas (Start thinking baking and holiday crafts) and other holidays. We are celebrating Veterans Day (November 11th) with books on soldiers’ stories.
Center Table Surprises- Stop by the center tables to see what surprises we have in store for you. We have a wonderful selection of Great Courses ($3 each) and more.
Special Table – Check out this great selection of musicians and their music.
Coffee Table Books – We have a beautiful selection of coffee table books including books on History, Medicine and Art.
African American – We have a great selection of nonfiction, biographies, literature for adults and books by African American authors (Toni Morrison and Margot Lee Shetterly author of Hidden Figures). The children’s section has a great selection of African American books for children. Check out this section for some great reads.
Horror – We have the perfect books for scary nights including Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and Escaping from Houdini.
Fantasy– We received some great fantasy. We have Piers Anthony’s Xanth series, books by C.J. Cherryh and authors Orson Scott Card and Tracy and Laura Hickman.
Science Fiction – We have a great selection of books including books by Harry Turtledove, Elizabeth Moon, Time Traders and The Star Trek Visual Dictionary. We received a huge collection of midcentury/classic sci-fi books including authors such as Isaac Asimov and Andre Norton.
Young Adult Fiction – We have great new stock: We are celebrating 20 years of Twilight with a nice selection of books. We have Andrew Petterson’s The Wing Feather Saga (book 1 to 3); Rick Riordan’s Perry Jackson series; Star Wars graphic novels, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and so much more,
Mysteries – Check out the Haunting Reads for Halloween. We have a large selection of new stock – books by classic mystery writers, historical mysteries, cozies, grim and gory and true crime. We are highlighting mysteries by Georges Simenon (now a PBS series-Maigret), Michael Connerly and Patricia Cornwell. Check out the wonderful selection of “Just In” 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 of large print including books by Carolyn Hart, Carole Nelson Douglas and Denise Jaden.
Humor, TV-Tie In, and Media – Something for everyone in this area. From Dave Barry’s Bad Habits to Making Masterpiece by Rebecca Eaton.
New Age and Parapsychology – We have a wide range of topics including books on Dream Interpretation, Edgar Cayce and ancient mysteries that foretell the future.
Happily, Ever After –We all need a little romance in your life – we have great romance books for you. We are highlighting books by Nora Robertss, Debbie Macomber, J.D. Rob, Historical Romance, Romantic Suspense and Paranormal Romance. If you don’t see the title you are looking for, ask one of the volunteers for assistance.
Christian and Amish Fiction – We received a great donation of Amish stories including books by Wanda Brunstetterr, Karen Kingsbury and Tracie Peterson. We also received a nice donation of Jan Karon’s Books.
Contemporary Romance and Spicy Novels–Authors in this section include Maggie Miller and Lori Foster. We also have a graphic romance novel– Harlequin Pink: Idol Dreams.
Native American – Check out the selection of Native American books including Navaho & Tibetan Sacred Wisdom: The Circle of the Spirit and native American shamanism (center table).
Fiction Set in the West-We received a great selection of books by Larry McMurtry and many more great authors.
Action Adventure – If you are an action-adventure fan – We have a HUGE selection of books from classic authors to new titles. Stock up on these great reads.
LGBTQ+ – Check out the new titles in fiction and nonfiction. We have authors Sarah Aldridge, Jane Rule, Karen Saum, Richard Friedel and many more.
History – We have an amazing selection of history books. If you are interested in a particular era or war, we probably have a book for you. If you can’t find the books you want, ask a volunteer, we will be happy to help. We are highlighting the AMERICAN FRONTIER with a wide array of books such as Jedediah Smith and the Opening of the West, Frederic Remington Selected Writings, The Buffalo War by James Haley, The Custer Myth by W. A Graham and many more (priced as marked).
Arts, Crafts and Do-It-Yourself – Perfect for those chilly months – Cozy Crafts: Knitting, Felting, Quilting and all other soft art. Check out these books, great Christmas presents here.
Cookbooks– We have received several great cookbook donations. We are featuring Pioneer Woman, Rachael Ray, Wolfgang Puck, quick meals cookbooks and more.
Sports and Travel– With the coming of the cooler weather we turn to reading about great sports: basketball and football. We received new donations about running and biking. To help plan your next vacation check out our great travel guides and regional stories including author Bill Bryson.
Animals – We have a great selection of books on almost every type of animals, from The Norton Trilogy by Peter Gethers to Coral Kingdoms by Carl Roessler. 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.
Biographies- We have a wide selection of books. Do you have a favorite movie or TV star, sports figure, or politician, we may have their biography. If you don’t see the book you want, please ask. We will be featuring biographies about important women in history.
Gardening, Science and Nature – We have some great science books, e.g., Proust was a Neuroscientist by Jonah Lehrer and Fire Under the Sea by Joseph Cone. We also have a huge selection of gardening books to help you get through the long dark winter by planning your garden for next year.
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 – Find out about the people and places in Kentuckiana. To help you become an expert on Kentucky we have The Kentucky Encyclopedia and to plan a great fall road trip we have The Quiet Paths: Covered Bridges in Indiana.
Foreign Language (Spanish literature, Spanish authors) Reference, Business and Personal Finance – We have great selections in every category of this eclectic section. Check this section out.
Archeology, Anthropology, Mythology, Folklore, Philosophy and Sociology – Check out this eclectic section with a very interesting selection of books including The Spiritual Foundation of Aikido, Mummies: A Voyage Through Eternity and Coming of Age in Samoa by Margaret Mead.
Medicine and Alternate Medicine – We have a nice selection of books in this area, including Memory Rescue by Daniel Amen and Chinese Medicine for Maximum Immunity.
Self Help – We have information on dieting, older adults, parenting, relationships and so much more.
Religion – We have received a large selection of books on Religious Studies and World Religions. We also have Bibles in excellent condition – great as gifts.
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 HUGE 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).
Great Courses: Winter is a perfect time to learn. All Great Courses are $3.
Books on CDs – ($1 each) We have a large collection including nonfiction and fiction (mystery, action adventure, etc.).
LPs – We have received HUGE donations of LPs. Music from big band era to classic rock. Special winter price: LPs are $.50 each. Don’t miss this sale.
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 including huge donations of Halloween and Christmas decorations. 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 Baby Mine (1930; $4); How to Grow Vegetables and Fruits by the Organic Method (1961; $3); Seven Decisions that Shaped History (1951 First edition; $4); American Wild Life (1946; $2); Seven Years in Tibet (1954 First edition; $5); 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow Cookbook and Schedule of Events (1979; $2); Medical and Sex Dictionary (1933; $5); Log-O-Life (1946; $4); Moe Howard and the 3 Stooges (1977; $2);
Books 100 years old: Elbert Hubbard’s Scrap Book (1923; $2); 18000 Words Often Mispronounced (1914; $4); Sea Kings and Naval Heroes (1901; $4); Coniston (1906 First edition; $3); The Silent Barrier (1911; $3);
Books from the 1800s: A History of the Presidency From 1788 to 1897 (1898; $5); The Colonies 1492-1750 (1897; $5);
History, Science, and Technology (nonfiction): A History of Colonial America (1948; $4); Wild Life the World Over (1953; $2); Caesar in Gaul (1918; $2);
New Albany, Louisville and Kentuckiana: Historic New Albany Indiana by the River’s Edge (New; $5; great for holiday presents); Indiana: A History (1966; $2); Backyard Weather Folklore ($4); Rupp (1972; $3); A Fishing Guide to the Streams of Kentucky (1980; $2.50); Kentucky Cave Wars ($2);
James Whitcomb Riley: We received a beautiful set: Riley Child-Rhymes with Hoosier Pictures (1905; $3); Riley Songs O’Cheer (1905; $3); Riley Farm-Rhymes (1905; $3); Riley Songs of Summer (1905; $3): Green Fields and Running Brooks (1892; $5);
Classics: Uncle Tom’s Cabin (gifted 1903; $5); Plato the Teacher (1897; $5); World’s Great Tales of the Sea (1944, $2); English Poems from Chaucer to Kipling (1902; $2); The Scarlet Letter (approximately 1900; $3); Tales from Shakspeare ($2); The Complete Poetical Works of John Greenleaf Whittier (1904; $3); Plain Tales from the Hills (1916; $3); Ivanhoe (1903; $5); The Bronze Hunter and other poems (1935 First edition; $4); Slaughterhouse Five (1969; $2); Ninety-three by Victor Hugo ($2);
War, Soldiers and Guns: Air Navigation for Beginners (1942; $2); The Greatest Raid of All (1958; $2); Their Finest Hour (1949; $2); Hi Hattie, I’m in the Navy now (1941;$2); Sailors are Gob of Fun, Hattie (1943; $2); Survivor (1944:$2); Guadalcanal Diary (1943; $2); Departmental Ditties and Ballads and Barrack Room Ballads (1916; $4);
Children and School Books: Boys Book of Sea Fights (1920; $3); Essentials of Spelling (1924; $2); New Geography (1920; $2); Our English (1926; $2); The Thorndike Arithmetics (1924; $2);
Children’s Classics: Peter Pan (1911; $4); Tom Sawyer (1910; $3); The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1912; $2);
Midcentury Modern: Simplicity, Vogue Patterns for Women, Men and Children from the 1960s and 70s ($1 each); Bloomingdale’s Book of Home Decorating (1973; $2); Would You Believe by Don Adams (1966; $2.50);
Cookbooks: Women’s Institute Library of Cookery (1927; $2); Antoinette Pope School Cookbook (1948, signed First edition; $5); The White House Cook Book (1928; $3); Christopher House Guild Cook Book (1912; $3.50); Handy Household Hints and Recipes (1916; $10)j; All About Home Baking (1933 First edition; $2);
Religion: Mother Love a Manual for Christian Mothers (1926; $2); At the End of the Sante Fe Trail (1948; $3);
Not Books: We received a beautiful collection of Christmas ornaments ranging from midcentury modern, tabletop and feather tree ornaments, handmade Czech bead ornaments to late 1800 ornaments. If you love decorating for Christmas – check these out- priced as marked. We have also received a beautiful collection of framed prints – wildlife and fall landscape, now is the time to perk up your house ($5 each); We received a large collection of Halloween decorations – we have tomb stones, skulls and more (with spooky good prices). To create space for more Not Book donations, we are clearing out all our inventory – don’t miss these unique finds. We just uncovered a Wizard of Oz game (1974; $10), AP newsfeed via FAX (?) to radio stations about the assassination of President Kennedy ($10), Niles Weekly Register (April 22, 1826; $13) and lots more items.
And many more books! See you at the sale!
Questions? Please call the Friends Book Store: (812) 949-3739.