Ground Press Books

Trade in your gently used books at Ground Press for cash. We’re looking for trending titles, popular authors, and classics.

Drop by during our trade-in times or schedule an appointment to give your books a second life!

How It Works

1. Book Condition & Selection: We accept gently used books in great condition—no tears, stains, excessive markings, or damaged spines.

2. Trade Options:

    • We offer flat purchase prices of up to $5 per book, based on condition and projected resale value.

    • Our bookstore lead will review your books on the spot, which takes 20-30 minutes. Please feel free to browse the store or enjoy a drink while you wait.

    • Community Donations: Donate books that don’t meet our criteria, and we’ll find them a new home through local community partnerships. We also accept donations for resale at our store if they meet our criteria. 

3. Drop Off Process:

    • Book Drop-Off Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, or by appointment via our contact form.

    • You can drop off up to 20 books per visit, and we’ll let you know the offer within the same visit. If we need more than a few minutes to go through books, we ask that you remain in the store and enjoy a drink on the house.

What We're Currently Looking For

Our inventory changes to reflect current literary trends.

Right now, we’re especially interested in:

1. Contemporary Fiction & Romance: Emotionally rich stories by authors like Colleen Hoover, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Ali Hazelwood.

2. Mystery & Thrillers: Gripping psychological thrillers by authors like Lisa Jewell, Ruth Ware, and Lucy Foley.

3. Fantasy & SciFi: Popular titles by authors like Sarah J. Maas, Brandon Sanderson, and V.E. Schwab.

4. Young Adult (YA): Bestselling YA novels by authors like Leigh Bardugo, Holly Black, and Angie Thomas.

5. NonFiction: Trending titles, including memoirs, selfhelp, social justice, and current events by authors such as Brené Brown and Michelle Obama.

6. Historical Fiction: Stories set in significant historical periods by authors like Kristin Hannah, Anthony Doerr, and Ken Follett.

7. Classics & Modern Literary Fiction: Works by Gabriel García Márquez, Toni Morrison, and Kazuo Ishiguro.

8. Diverse Voices & Social Commentary: Books by authors like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Ocean Vuong, and TaNehisi Coates.

9. Graphic Novels & Comics: Popular titles, including works by Neil Gaiman, Marjane Satrapi, and Raina Telgemeier.

10. Cookbooks & Food Writing: Trendy and practical cookbooks, especially plant-based and international cuisines.

Some authors consistently attract our readers, and we’re happy to accept their works.

Here’s our current list:

1. Colleen Hoover  

2. Taylor Jenkins Reid  

3. Stephen King  

4. Brandon Sanderson  

5. Jodi Picoult

6. J.K. Rowling  

7. Neil Gaiman  

8. Margaret Atwood  

9. James Patterson  

10. George R.R. Martin  

11. Fredrik Backman  

12. Lisa Jewell  

13. John Grisham  

14. Isabel Allende  

15. Leigh Bardugo  

Other good-to-knows…

We do not currently accept any of the following:

  • Damaged Books: Torn covers, water damage, missing pages, etc.

  • Hardcover books without dust jackets.

  • Textbooks, including old editions.

  • Business books older than 2020.

  • Books with spiral spines or library bindings.

  • Magazines, periodicals, or journals.

  • Books with highlighting or writing.

The Fine Print

Books for Cash: Books are accepted based on stock levels and market demand.

Response Time: We aim to review and provide offers within 20 minutes of your arrival/drop-off time. We ask that you stay in the store during that time so you can take with you any books we are unable to accept, unless you are donating them.

Final Decisions: All decisions regarding book acceptance are made by our bookstore lead and are final. If we don’t accept your books, you can choose to take them home, or we can donate or recycle them on your behalf.

Suggest an Author or Category

Is there a specific book, author, or genre you’d love to see at Ground Press Coffee and Books? We’re always open to suggestions!

Use our contact form to recommend books, authors, or categories you think we should consider hosting at our store. Help us keep our shelves stocked with the books you love!

This program not only keeps our collection exciting but also fosters sustainability. Bring in your books, grab a coffee, and let’s give your old reads a new home!