I have always loved & collected books - soft & hardback, used and
new, especially mystery's.  Over the years I have read and collected
mystery’s and books galore which led me to open this bookstore.  "It's
A Mystery" offers Northwest Arkansas local and book readers a
location to browse, trade, purchase, and just relax while looking for that
special book or item!
It’s A Mystery BookStore
Trade-In
Guidelines
What We Take
We trade or buy, used and new books in good condition, in the
categories needed.  If you have a box or a library to trade or sell,
please call or stop-by.
We‘re looking for books / items that are:
  • In Great Condition
  • Contain relevant information (not outdated)
  • Types of books and items that It's A Mystery sells  

What We DO NOT Take
Books/Items in poor condition:
  • Dingy, dusty, torn covers or broken bindings
  • Hardcover books without dust-jackets (if they were issued with
    one)
  • Books that contain “organic defects”: pet hair, coffee spills,
    mouse poo, water damage, covered in snow, covered in bees,
    handwriting etc.
  • Books that smell bad: smoke, mothballs, mildew, etc.

Types of books/items that we DO NOT take:
  • Series romances (Usually numbered, Silhouette, Harlequin, etc.)
  • Ex-Library Books and Former-rental tapes and discs
  • Promotional items - Advance Reading Copies - Promo CD’s
    and movies
  • Reader’s Digest Condensed books
  • Most hardcover genre fiction: Sheldon, Steel, Patterson,
    Grisham, Clancy, etc.
  • Partial sets of books
  • Most encyclopedias
  • Textbooks
  • Magazines
  • Original software users manuals
About Us
What are Mystery Credits?
When you bring in your acceptable books for trade,  you earn Mystery
Credits.  Mystery Credits are an in-store credit entitling you to an
ADDITIONAL 25% off your next purchase. Any Mystery credit activity on your
account will keep it active. This includes trade credit received by bringing in
items.
Paperback Specialist - Current & Vintage
It’s A Mystery BookStore
107 Public Square, Berryville, AR 72616

Tuesday - Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am-3pm
Phone: 870.423.1145
Email:spankybooks@gmail.com




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