Dear Friends of the Library,
Welcome back. Thank you for your continued support of the New Albany Floyd County Library. The Friends of the Library are working hard to bring you more and more outstanding sales. We have our first sale of 2025 on March 29thfrom 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. It has been 5 months since our last sale and we have received an amazing number of donations-we are BURSTING at the seams with great books for you along with some interesting items. For example, we have a Great Northern Popcorn Machine Cart-like new ($50). Don’t miss this first sale of the 2025 season, it’s going to be a doozie.
We have received bountiful donations of wonderful books on almost every topic and genre. Whether you read fiction or nonfiction, we have books for you. If you don’t find the book (s) you want, please ask one of the volunteers. We would be happy to help you find the book or books you are looking for, by topic or author. 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 great books for you. We have THOUSANDS of gently read, near new or new, rare, unusual, and interesting books for you, some are signed by the authors.
This sale will be in the library’s large parking lot near the annex building (Rain date April 5, 2025). Don’t miss this sale.
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 the library. We want to thank all of you who have donated books – we couldn’t do these sales without you and your wonderful books; your donations help support our Library. If you have books to donate, please use the drop box located on the Annex Building (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 here, however, here is a list of some of the categories of books you can expect to find and some highlights:
Classics and Modern Classics – We have some great reads for you. We are featuring plays by Shakespeare. We also have Sherlock Homes and books by E. M. Forester, George Orwell and Harper Lee and many more.
Children’s books (25 cents each) – We have a HUGE selection of books for children from zero to 13 years. We have both fiction and nonfiction books for every reading level and interest. We are highlighting Big Books, bags of mini books (.25 per bag), American Girls, activities and coloring books, and board books. Check out the large selection of Award Winners, Classics, and Legos and Minecraft books. And a great variety of books about cats, dogs and horses. Celebrating holidays – Easter, Valentine’s Day and Black History Month.
Children Gift Books – We have a huge selection of beautiful children’s books in wonderful condition including Winnie the Pooh and the Wings of Fire series by Tui T. Sutherland (priced as marked).
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 On the Origin of Time by Thomas Hertog , Wild Flowers of Indiana, and Insight Meditation (priced as marked).
Booktok Books – Check out this NEW section-we have the books you want to read. Authors include Frieda McFadden, Colleen Hoover, Harlan Corben, Kristen Hannah, Lauren Asher, Holly Black and so many more.
In the News (check out this section) – These books are about recent world events or people and politicians in the news and shedding light on what is happening now. There are so many different topics we can’t list them all here – you must see.
New Fiction – You must check this out, we have a HUGE selection of recently (2022, 2023 and 2024) published books (priced as marked) including authors Dan Silva, Elin Hilderbrand and so many more.
Fiction from A to Z – We have received new fiction titles for your reading pleasure: The entire Children of the Earth series by Jean Auel; authors James Harriot, Lucinda Riley and Sara Donati. 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 huge selection of historical fiction including Herman Wouk’s War and Remembrance and books by Philippa Gregory.
Holiday Center (center table and children’s area) – We are celebrating Women’s History month, Easter, Derby, and the lives of President Jimmy Carter and Gene Hackman.
Center Table Surprises- Discover the great books we have waiting for you on the center tables-too many to name. OK, I will name two topics – Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Native Americans.
Coffee Table Books – Just in, a beautiful selection of coffee table books on artists and art movements as well as The Complete Cartoons of the New Yorker (with CDs; $3) and The Encyclopedia of New York City.
African American – Celebrating Black History: We have a rich and diverse selection of nonfiction, literature for adults and books by African American authors (e.g., the Obamas, Wes Moore, Alice Walker). The children’s section has a great selection of African American books for children.
Horror – We have books by Andrews, Koonz, King, Laurell (Anita Blake Vampire Hunter), Peretti, Harrison and many more authors to send shivers down your spine. We have the horror books you have been looking for.
Fantasy– We have books by your favorite authors including Jacqueline Carey, George R.R. Martin (A Song of Ice and Fire series), Robert Jordan & Brian Sanderson, Tolkien, Frank Herbert, and Devon Monk.
Science Fiction – The Sci Fi section includes a LARGE selection of Star Wars’ books and books by Harry Turtledove.
Young Adult Fiction – The Young Adult section is overflowing with new books and series!! Vampires (Christopher Pike, Richelle Mead, Stephanie Mey and more). Witches (Victoria Lamb, Harry Potter). Romantasy (Scott Westerfield, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Amanda Hocking). And so much more. We have a large selection of graphic novels and manga.
Mysteries – We have a HUGE new selection of books by classic mystery writers, historical mysteries and cozies. We are highlighting Alexander McCall Smith, Dana Stabenow, Henning Mankell and the Shock Sisters series. We are also celebrating the career of Joseph Wambaugh (RIP). 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 section includes books by Joan Elizabeth Lloyd, Danielle Steel, C.J. Box and Jeffery Archer-Tell Tale. We have a nice selection of extra spicy romance.
Humor, TV-Tie In, and Media – Books include Life Goes to the Movies, Amy Schumer and Mark Twain’s Library of Humor.
New Age and Parapsychology – Check them out – these books are out of this world. We have books on dreams and dream interpretation, Feng shui, the afterlife, mindfulness, self-hypnosis and many more topics.
Happily, Ever After – We are featuring local artists Jude Deveraux (Fairdale, KY) and Karen Robards (Louisville, KY). We have a large selection of Nora Roberts, Daniell Steel, Debbie McComber and Sandra Brown. We are also celebrating the writing of Barbara Taylor Bradford (RIP). If you don’t see the title you are looking for, ask one of the volunteers for assistance
Christian and Amish Fiction – We have books by Jenette Oke, Richard Paul Evans, Wanda Brunstetter, Katherine Marshal, Beverly Lewis, and Karen Kingsbury.
Contemporary Romance, Spicy Novels and Paranormal Romance –Authors in this section include Kristin Hannah, Christina Lauren, and Mary Abie Monroe.
Fiction Set in the West-Westerns and Native American fiction, how authors imagine the west was won. Books by Peter Bowen, Leigh Franklin James, and Tony Hillerman, to name a few of the authors.
Action Adventure – Time to stock up, we have a HUGE selection of adventures in war and peace. We have the authors you want to read from Jack Archer to Herman Wouk.
LGBTQ+ – Check out the new arrivals in this section. Books by Rita Mae Brown and Armistead Maupin.
History – We have a LARGE selection of books on WWII. Books exploring almost every military force and front of WWII. Do you have an era, war or country you are particularly interested in learning about – we probably have a book you must read, just ask our volunteers for assistance.
Arts, Crafts and Do-It-Yourself – We are highlighting SPRING CLEANING decluttering and organizing. We have books on everything you need to know to start a new hobby or build a house. Highlighting projects for the outdoors decks, garden sheds and more.
Cookbooks– Cook with the best: We have great books by great chefs: Ina Garten, Sara Moulton, Jet Tila, and Lidia Bastianich. We also have Moosewood Restaurant, Joy of Cooking and America’s Test Kitchen to make you into a great chef.
Sports and Travel-We are featuring the Boys of Summer-baseball (center table) and great summer activities: Golfing, fishing, running and walking. Time to plan your travel adventure with travel guides and travel stories.
Animals – We have a wide selection of books to help you understand and care for your pets. We have a books on animals ranging from birds to whales and everything in between.
Art, Theatre (Plays), Literature, Photography, Architecture, Poetry, Music and Dance-Check out the new titles, we have a wide selection in all areas. Books on Jazz, Gilbert & Sullivan, stagecraft, and Greek sculpture to name a few.
Biographies- Books about authors, actors, politicians, sports figures, and many others. We are featuring biographies about pop culture icons.
Gardening, Science and Nature – We have a large selection of great science reads including A Sand County Almanac and Sociobiology by E.O. Wilson. For those who love backpacking and hiking we have cookbooks including The Trailside Cookbook and The Backcountry kitchen. And now is the time to plan your garden and we have books to assist you.
Politics and Political Science – We have books to help you understand historical aspects of the current and past political environments.
Kentuckiana – Find out about the fascinating region you live in.
Foreign Language (Spanish literature, Spanish authors) Reference, Business and Personal Finance – Check out this section out – we have some very helpful books.
Archeology, Anthropology, Mythology, Folklore, Philosophy and Sociology – We have received a great selection of books to help you discover human’s distant past and the myths surrounding our past.
Medicine and Alternate Medicine – We have books to help you understand different phases of life, medical issues and women’s health issues.
Self Help –We have books to assist with all aspects of life including new books to help you deal with everyday challenges. AA books and books on grieving, healing and diets.
Religion – We have new to you books on Religious Studies, World Religions, prayer and devotionals along with new and gently read bibles. We are featuring a selection of books by and about the Dalai Lama.
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. For example, we have the first 4 seasons of Angel and the first 6 seasons of Sex and the City. We also have classic movies and recently released movies (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 have a large selection of LPs, many from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
Puzzles and Games – We just received multiple large donations of beautiful jigsaw puzzles (center table) and we have large variety of puzzle books. Check out the large selection of gorgeous coloring books for adults-make your life beautiful.
High School Year Books ($2 to $5) – We just received 2 large donations of 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 have a LARGE selection of very nice, old and unusual books. We also received donations of old and unusual items. We have some of our books listed below – but there are too many to list (there are hundreds). Please come out and see what we have. Priced as marked. Here are a few of the Collector’s Corner books:
Interesting Books: Field Guide to Edible & Useful Wild Plants of North America (1965; $2); Go Withs by Stephen J. Lee (As new; $4); Look to the East: A Ritual of the First Three Degrees of Masonry (1953; $7); Encyclopedia of Free Masonry and Kindred Sciences (1929; $6); Maine Rebekahs Cook Book (1951; $2); Alone by Richard E. Byrd (1938; $5); Where They Lived in London: A Guide to Famous Doorsteps (1972; $15); Bulwark of the Republic (1937 First Edition; $2); Horace Greeley Voice of the People (1950; $2); Thus Spake Zarathustra ($2); Vanishing Animals (Andy Warhol; $3);
Books 100 years old or older: Miss Toosey’s Mission (1896; $3); Short Furrows (1911; $4); The Royal Gallery of Poetry and Art (1886; $7.50); The Man Without a Country (1897; $3); Grandma’s Attic Treasures (1885; $6);
History, Science, and Technology: The Riddle of the Universe (1900; $2.50); Bird Guide: Land Birds East of the Rockies from Parrots to Bluebirds (1923; $2.50); Our Country in Romance (1926; $3); History of Medicine Vol 1 and 2 (1954 first edition; $4);
New Albany, Louisville and Kentuckiana: The Monon Railroad in Southern Indiana ($2); Adventures in Dining: Kentucky Bourbon Country ($2); Souvenir History New Albany Centennial Celebration October 12 to 16, 1913 (1913; $5); Indiana State Highway System (1935; $2); New Albany High School newspaper – The Blotter—April 28, 1933 and May 25, 1951 ($3 each); Hasenour’s (signed, near new; $4); New Albany 1937 Flood postcards ($.25 each); local writer W. Fred Conway: Those Magnificent Old Steam Fire Engines ($3); Chemical Fire Engines ($2.50); Young Abe Lincoln ($2); This Will Never Happen Again ($2); Firefighting Lore ($2); More Firefighting Lore ($2); Payne Hollow by Harlan Hubbard ($2); Bluegrass, Belles & Bourbon (1967; $2); West Baden Spring ($2);
Cookbooks: Queen of the Household with extra recipes (pre 1920; $5); Book of Delectable Deserts (1958; $2); Christmas Edition Gold Medal Flour Cookbook (1970 reprint of 1904 Christmas Edition; $2); The Wonder Book of Good Meals (1934; $2); Good Things to Eat (1940; $2); The Freezer Cookbook (1978; $2);
Classics: Dracula ($2); The Best Loved Poems of the American People ($2); Ten Modern Masters (1953; $2); Kipling: A Selection of His Stories and Poems Volume 1 & 2 (1956; $2 each); Jealousies of a Country Town (1901; $2); The Peasantry (1901; $2); Books by Louisa May Alcott-An Old Fashion Girl (1947; $2) and Under the Lilacs (1934; $2); The Travels of Marco Polo ($2); Pilgrim’s Progress ($2); Robinson Crusoe ($2); James Whitcomb Riley – Gems from Riley (1910; $2), The Riley Reader (1915;$3);
Travel: Wartburg Album (1909; $2), vintage postcards (.25 each);
Religion: Pictorial Bible (1885; $5); From Manger to Throne (1891; $4); Thomas Merton’s Seven Storey Mountain (1948; $2); Metaphysical Bible Dictionary ($2); Hurlbut’s Story of the Bible (1952; $2); Child’s Bible Reader (1956; $3); Christian Healing (1922; $2);
War and Soldiers: Hitler offers 31 Nations Non-Aggression Pledges (The Louisville Times; April 28, 1939; $2); The Bluejackets Manual (1940; $2); The Complete History of WWII (1948; $3); American Merchant Seaman’s Manual ($2); The New American Etiquette (1941; $2);
Children and School Books: Witch of Hissing Hill (1964; $2); Santa’s Lost Reindeer (signed; $3); One Hundred Best Poems (1930; $2); Tell Me About the Bible (1945; $2); Lassie Come Home (1940; $2); Five in the Family (1954; $2); Neighbors in Eurasia (1950; $3); John Martin’s Book – The Child’s Magazine (September, 1928; $2); Anthology of Children’s Literature (1948; $2); Cassie Crane (1935; $3); Little Bo-peep Mother Goose (1901; $7); Pig Picture Story Book (1923; $10); Nursery Rhymes and Songs (1974; $2); The Children’s Own Readers (1929; $2); The Goody-Naughty Book (1913; $2); Mother West Wind’s Children (1962; $2); Mother West Wind Where Stories (1918; $2); Mother West Wind When Stories (1917; $2); Come Summer Come Winter (1956; $2); Tip Top Comic (January 1947; $3.50); Walt Disney Comic (1947; $2); Scouting for Girls (1920; $2); Golden Books from the 1940s, 50s and 60s; $1 each); Poems of Childhood (1922; $7);
Children’s Classics: Gulliver’s Travels ($2); The Call of the Wild ($2); Robin Hood ($2); Captain Courageous (1957; $2); Anthology of Children’s Literature (1948; $2); Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress (1900; $3);
Midcentury Modern: Popular Mechanics and Popular Science Magazines from the 1960s and 1970s ($1 each)
Fiction: A Fireside Book of Yuletide Tales (1948; $2); Celia Garth (1959 signed; $3); Hurry Sundown (1964 First Edition, 2 volume set; $4 for set); Zane Grey Western Magazine (1940s and 50s; $1 each);
Nonfiction: Enchanting Encounters with Birds (signed; $3); The Migration of American Birds (1939 first edition; $3); The Living World of Audubon Mammals ($2);
Not Books: Antique oval frame with bubble glass ($15); midcentury, square, mustard yellow suitcase – ($10); wallpaper salesman suitcase ($3) and other surprises.
Just what you need to BRIGHTEN your home: New Albany Past (beautiful print by Gladys Noore; $10); We have a large variety of beautiful prints (New Albany subjects, birds, animals) beautifully framed – from $5 to $15.
And many more books. We hope to see you at the sale!
Questions? Please call the Friends Book Store: (812) 949-3739.