The treasures inside second-hand books aren't limited to the texts they possess. From time to time, readers leave all kinds ...

WHY buy second-hand? For physical goods, the appeal is in the price – you don’t mind the creases in a book or rust spots on a car if it’s a bargain. Although digital objects never lose their ...

This year, I’ve tried my best to avoid the temptation of panic-buying gifts during online Black Friday sales. Instead, I’ve been scouring thrift stores in search of unique gifts for family and friends ...

Digital marketplaces such as Amazon have disrupted -- some might say ruined -- the traditional publishing industry. And following a flurry of launches in the last year, e-readers look set to appear in ...