Book Donations & Trade‑In Credit Program
Chapter & Hearth Booksellers — Collinsville, VA
📚 Book Donations
Yes — we happily accept book donations!
We welcome gently used, rare, out‑of‑print, and vintage books in good, shelf‑worthy condition across all genres and age groups. Donated books help us strengthen our community’s reading culture and keep great stories circulating.
If a donated book doesn’t fit our current inventory needs, we will responsibly pass it along to another local nonprofit, library, or literacy organization so it can still find a good home.
Location: Chapter & Hearth Booksellers, 3408 Virginia Ave, Ste 2, Collinsville, VA 24078
Phone: 276‑352‑5117 - If you plan to donate more than one box of books, please give us a quick call beforehand. This helps us prepare space and ensure we can handle your donation with the care it deserves.
🔄 Used Book Trade‑In Credit Policy
Our Trade‑In Credit Program allows you to earn store credit toward future purchases. You may use trade‑in credit for up to 50% of your purchase.
How It Works
To ensure each book receives careful attention, we kindly ask that you bring no more than 12 books at a time for evaluation. Large collections require an appointment.
Trade‑In Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
(Store Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 AM – 6 PM)
Using Your Trade-In Credit
Trade‑in credit may be used on any purchase at Chapter & Hearth Booksellers.
Credit by Used Book's Format:
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$2.00 — Trade Paperback
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$2.00 — Hardcover (no dust jacket)
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$2.50 — Hardcover (with dust jacket)
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$0.75 – $1.50 — Children’s Books
Usage Rules:
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You may use credit for up to 50% of your purchase.
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Pay the remaining balance with cash or card.
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Store credit never expires.
🚫 Books We’re Unable to Accept
To keep our shelves filled with high‑quality, “shelf‑worthy” books, we cannot accept items with significant condition issues or categories that generally do not fit our inventory needs.
Condition Issues
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Damaged, stained, moldy, or heavily worn books
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Strong odors (smoke, perfume, pet, musty)
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Torn pages, broken spines, or missing/damaged dust jackets
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Ex‑library books
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ARCs (Advance Reader Copies)
Categories We Generally Decline
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Most hardcover popular fiction once released in paperback
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Textbooks, encyclopedias
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Magazines or periodicals
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Very common mass‑market paperbacks
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Children’s books in poor condition
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Workbooks with writing
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Software manuals
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Books that do not meet our current inventory needs
📘 Sought‑After Subjects
We are always looking for well‑loved, high‑quality books in the subjects our readers enjoy most. Below is a helpful guide to the categories we frequently seek for donations and trade‑ins.
Classics & Literature
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Modern Classics
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Perennial Classics
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Literary Fiction
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Essays
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Memoir
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Poetry
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Plays
Arts, Culture & Creativity
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Art Technique
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Photography
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Film, Theater & Performing Arts
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Fashion
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Graphic Novels
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Manga
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Animation
History & Social Studies
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Biography
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Black Studies
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Civil War
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Military History
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WWI & WWII
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USA‑related Topics
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Virginia‑related Topics
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Society & Culture
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True Crime
Science, Nature & Exploration
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Animals / Natural History
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Environment
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Nature
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Outdoor Adventure & Exploration
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Aviation
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Maritime
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Science
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Mathematics
Humanities & Ideas
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Philosophy
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Mythology & Folklore
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Psychology
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Religion
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Spirituality
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Occult
Lifestyle & Practical Interests
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Cookbooks
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Gardening
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Health (no diet books)
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Travel Writing
Business & Professional
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Business
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Economics
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Finance
Fiction Genres
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Science Fiction & Fantasy
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Humor
Children & Young Readers
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Kids’ Books (gently used only)
⭐ Evaluated Separately
Some books are assessed individually due to their unique value:
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Collectibles: Fine bindings, signed books, collected first editions, early classics, rare & antiquarian items
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High‑Quality Books: Notable production quality, exceptional illustration, or specialized subject matter (Folio Society, private presses, etc.)
📌 Important Notes
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Store credit has no cash value and is non‑transferable.
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All offers are final.
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We reserve the right to refuse any book, including for duplicates or limited shelf space.
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Store credit never expires.
❤️ Thank You for Supporting Your Local Bookstore
At Chapter & Hearth Booksellers, every story finds a home — and your donations and trade‑ins help keep our shelves vibrant, diverse, and full of life.