Dear Friends of the Library,
We hope to see you this Saturday, September 13th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for the Friends of the Library’s book sale in The Floyd County Library’s large parking lot near the Annex Building (180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN).
Browse thousands of books restocked throughout the day—perfect for gifts, stocking stuffers, or your own shelves! Regular prices at $1 hardbacks, 50¢ paperbacks, and 25¢ children’s books, unless otherwise marked. Cash and checks only. All proceeds support the library.
My Friends Coffee Truck will be back with coffee and treats available for purchase right in the parking lot.
A big THANK YOU to everyone who donates books and other items. Your generosity makes these sales possible. Please keep those books, CDs, DVDs, and LPs coming! Donations can be placed in the Annex drop box (next to the murals), brought to the sale, or delivered to the Friends Bookstore (Mon/Wed/Fri, 10–11:30 AM). Call (812) 949-3739 with questions.
We have too many books to list each one, however, here are some of the categories of books you can expect to find and some highlights:
Classics and Modern Classics – We have some great/must reads for you. We have Homers’ The Iliad and The Odessey; books by Austin, Stevenson, Sinclair Lewis and so many more.
Children’s books (25 cents each) – Your good fortune continues: We have continued to receive large donations of children’s books. We have a wonderful selection of fiction and nonfiction books for children from zero to 13 years. We are featuring books on Fall, Halloween, Christmas, dogs, and cats. We have a large selection of easy readers, Disney, African American and board books. We also have a primo selection of series such as Nancy Drew.
Children Gift Books – We have a huge selection of beautiful children’s books in wonderful condition (priced as marked). These books make wonderful gifts-Christmas is coming. We have too many to list – 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 The Tenacious Nurse Nichols by Eileen Yanoviak, Bob Hill’s Out Here, Marie Kondo’s Kurashi at Home and many more.
Book Tok Books – Check out the most talked about books! We have Freida McFadden, Colleen Hoover, Jennifer Weiner, Fredrick Backman, Ruth Ware, Katee Roberts and 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 shedding light on what is happening now. We have Enough by Cassidy Hutchinson, The Fight for Jerusalem by Dore Gold, Stephen Colbert’s I am America 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 Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera; The Ghosts of Rome by Joseph O’Connor, Ella by Diane Richards 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 so many great books by authors such as Candace Bushnell, Sophie Kinsella and many more. 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– Check out the huge selection of historical fiction including these authors: Amanda Skenandore, Mary Pat Kelly and David Liss.
We are highlighting Banned and Challenged Book week – We have a huge selection of banned and challenged books including classics such as Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck, fantasy such as the Twilight Saga and the Harry Potter series, historical fiction- The Plains of Passage and many more. We also have a nice selection of banned or challenged children’s books. Check out this section for some great reads.
Holiday Center (center table and children’s area) – We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage month and getting a jump start on Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas (Start thinking baking and holiday crafts).
Center Table Surprises- Stop by the center tables to see what surprises we have in store for you. Books on Guns, Hunting and Living Off the Land. Planes, Trains and Automobiles – new donations just came in including books for car repair. We received a large donation of Foxfire (priced as marked). We also have a beautiful selection of books on birds and a wonderful selection of Great Courses.
Special Table – Check out this great selection of Homeopathy and Natural Cures.
Coffee Table Books – We have a beautiful selection of coffee table books including books on horses and the American west.
African American – We have a great selection of nonfiction, biographies, literature for adults and books by African American authors. 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 a large selection of books by James Rollins, J.R. Rain, Stephen King, V.C. Andrew, Dean Koontz and many more to make you shiver and shake.
Fantasy– We have a large selection of Dragon Lance, Forbidden Realms, The Horus Heresy. We also have Fantasy and Science Fiction Magazine (2011-2015), Gen 13 comics and much more
Science Fiction – We have great out of this world books by authors such as Universal Alien by Gini Kock and Balance of Trade by Lee and Miller and a nice selection of Star Wars books.
Young Adult Fiction – Lots of new Young Adult for this sale!! Mystery, Romance, Fantasy! The Young Adult section features books for ages 14 to college. Check them out!!
Mysteries – 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 Evanovich, Greg Iles (Rest in Piece), Patterson series – Women’s Murder Club and Alex Cross. 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 –This is a very eclectic section, you will need to check it out. Books include An Apple for the Creature: All-New Tales of Unnatural Education, Rags and Bones: New Twists on Timeless Tales, and many more.
Humor, TV-Tie In, and Media – For a good laugh check out this fun mix of books.
New Age and Parapsychology – We have a wide range of topics including books by James Redfield and Uri Geller’s Life Signs.
Happily, Ever After –Need a little romance in your life – we have the books for you. We are highlighting books by Debbie Macomber, Danielle Steel, 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 had a great selection of books, including books by Kristen Heitzmann and Jan Karon.
Contemporary Romance and Spicy Novels–Authors in this section include Jane Green and Emily Griffin.
Native American – We received an outstanding selection of Native American books on almost every Native American Nation (center table).
Fiction Set in the West-Life in the US West-Past and Recent Past. We have books by classic authors such as Louis L’Amour to newer writers such as James Alexander Thom.
Action Adventure – If you are an action-adventure fan – check this section. We have a HUGE selection of adventures in war and peace. We have both classic and new authors.
LGBTQ+ – Check out the new titles in fiction and nonfiction.
History – We have received amazing books on a wide range of historical topics, eras and every war. We are highlighting a wonderful donation of books on the AMERICAN FRONTIER (priced as marked).
Arts, Crafts and Do-It-Yourself – We have received a HUGE, really HUGE donation of books on quilting and quilts – Must See. We also have a wonderful selection of books on knitting. Check out these books, great Christmas presents here.
Cookbooks– We have received wonderful regional and local cookbooks. We also have Mary Engelbrerits’ cookbook and cookbooks on grilling.
Sports and Travel– It is Football Season – we have information and stories related to football. We are also featuring Tai Chi and golf. We have great travel stories, guides, maps and atlases- plan your next trip in 2026.
Animals – We have a large selection of fiction and nonfiction books on almost every type of animals. 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 the new titles, we have a wide selection in all areas: Architecture and Art, “How To” books on photography as well as many beautiful books by photographers. Many new donations of poetry and plays.
Biographies- Books about authors, actors, politicians, sports figures, and many others. We have received a HUGE donation of books written by and about the Kennedys, especially Jackie O. If you don’t see the book you want, please ask.
Gardening, Science and Nature – We have a huge selection of books to help you plan your garden for next year – check these out. We also have books about scientists such as Carl Sagan and Jim Watson, Jane Goodall’s Hope for Animals and Their World and a large selection of field guides—must see.
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.
Foreign Language (Spanish literature, Spanish authors) Reference, Business and Personal Finance – Now is a great time to learn a new language. We also have dictionaries and thesaurus in great condition – great for gifts.
Archeology, Anthropology, Mythology, Folklore, Philosophy and Sociology – Check out this interesting selection of books including The Woman’s Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets, Down and Dirty: Archaeology of the South Carolina Lowcountry, The Letter and the Scroll: What Archaeology Tells Us About the Bible.
Medicine and Alternate Medicine – We have a large selection of books in this area, including a special table with books about Homeopathy and Natural Cures.
Self Help – We have information for older adults, wedding planning 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!!
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 (The Closer, Medium, Victoria and Albert, Days of Thunder). 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 – ($1 each) We have a large collection including nonfiction and fiction (mystery, action adventure, etc.).
LPs – We received HUGE donations of LPs – Check out the Just In cart. We have a HUGE selection of LPS from the 50s and before – we have the records from the big band era, swing, classical music and movie soundtracks. You have to check out these LPs.
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 Naturalists (1944; $5); The English Country Town (1932; $3); Lodging for a Night: A Duncan Hines Book (1948; $2); Inferno by James Nachtwey ($25); Garden Gimmicks (1953; $2);
Books 100 years old: Electrical Maintenance and Repair (1913 first edition; $8); Tarzan the Untamed (1920; $2); Diseases of the Horse (1907; $3);
Books from the 1800s: Swift’s Work (1812-1813), we have 20 of the 24-volume set ($13 per volume); Picturesque Chicago and Guide to the World’s Fair (1893; $10); Put Yourself in His Place (1895;$3); Social Life (1889; $10); Dr Chases Recipes (Pre 1900; $4); Rossmoyne (1886; $15); Pictorial History of Our War with Spain (1898; $4);
History, Science, and Technology (nonfiction): Guide to the Dissection of the Horse (1956;$3); The Insect World of J.Henri Fabre (1949; $2); Humphreys’ Veterinary Manual (1928; $4); Visualized Physics (1952; $3); Visualized Chemistry (1952; $3); The Leading Facts of American History (1899; $4); Elements of Agriculture (1913; $2); The Year of Decision (1943; $2); A Text-Book of Botany (1909; $2); Diseases Transmitted from Animals to Man (1963; $2); A Textbook of Bacteriology (1937; $2); Diseases of Cattle (1904; $2);
New Albany, Louisville and Kentuckiana: Corydon: The Forgotten Battle of the Civil War ($2); Cave Hill Cemetery ($4); History of Kentucky (1889; $37); The Eye is Not Enough (signed by Dianne Aprile & Mary Lou Hess; $5); Hoosiers in the Civil War (1967; $3); Frontier Indiana ($2); The Journals of Lewis and Clark (1953; $2); A History of the Lewis and Clark Journals (1976; $2);
James Whitcomb Riley: The James Whitcomb Riley Reader (1915; $3); Riley Child-Rhymes with Hoosier Pictures (1905; $3); Riley Farm-Rhymes (1905; $4); An Old Sweetheart of Mine (1920; $3); Riley Love-Lyrics (1905; $3);
Classics: Don Quixote (approximately 1900; $2); George Elliots Life and Work (6 volumes; $3 each); Revolt in the Desert (1927; $2); The Mill on the Floss ($2); Two Years Before the Masts (1942; $2); Gone with the Wind (1964; $2);
War, Soldiers and Guns: Standard Catalog of Remington Firearms ($8); Ed McGivern’s Book of Fast and Fancy Revolver Shooting ($2); Nosler Reloading Guide ($2); The World War (1919; $3); The Modern Kentucky Rifle (1968; $3); Chesapeake Bay Decoys ($5); Engineer Field Data (1962; $5); The Armed Forces Officer (1950; $2);
Children and School Books: Mr. Wizard’s Science Secrets (1953; $2); Queer Stories for Boys and Girls (1890; $16); New Latin Composition (1912; $3); Girl Guides (1961; $2); Uncle Wiggily’s Airship (1939; $2);
Children’s Classics: Treasure Island (1913; $2); Robin Hood ($3); Andersen’s Fairy Tales (1919; $5);
Midcentury Modern: Design Crochet (1978; $2);
Travel: Stoddard’s Lectures – topics include California, Canada, Malta, (1905; $2 each); National Parks NIKKO (1950; $2);
Cookbooks: The Ford Treasury of Favorite Recipe from Famous Eating Places (1950; $3); Out of Kentucky Kitchens (1949; $2); Betty Crocker’s Good and Easy (1954, first edition; $2); Watkins Cook Book (1936; $2); Joys of Jell-o (1963; $2);
Religion: Bible History (1931; $3); Collected Little Flower Works (1929; signed; $6); Enter Saint Anthony (1947; $3); Familien Bibel (in German; 1882; $10);
Magazine: The National Geographic Magazine (March 1937 and October 1935; $2 each);
Not Books: Menus from Swedish American Line – front cover has bird prints (1971;$1 each); Vintage decoupage images (6 for $1); We have beautiful prints (London, New Albany and Jeffersonville, Hunting and more) – some framed (priced as marked) – just in time to brighten your house for the long winter days; Paper dolls (Kennedys, Lincolns, and Midwest couple from the 1800s; $2 each); South American textile-table cloth and napkins and much more.
Questions? Please call the Friends Book Store: (812) 949-3739.