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FAQ: Does Captain's Book Shoppe Buy Books?
The Captain buys used and rare books by appointment only. Please give him a call at: (319) 351-3166.


Captain's Log: The Five-Year Adventure of Owning a Bookshop
by Jeffrey A. Rothermel “Given a good pitch and the right amount of capital, any educated person ought to be able to make a small secure living out of a bookshop." [1] George Orwell November 1936 English novelist, (satirist) Solving Book Mysteries - The Five-Year Trek. Photo of Captain's Book Shoppe LLC storefront located at 1570 South First Avenue in Iowa City, Iowa 52240. Bookselling is a lot like soldiering. Each person's experience is a bit differ


How Much is a Book Worth?
Factors determining book values.


The Captain's Unabridged Book Buying Guide
Captain’s Book Shoppe buys books only by appointment. Please call before you bring books into the store. (319) 351-3166.


Determining the Current Value of the Catcher in the Rye (SEP 26, 2018)
Using "Catcher in the Rye" we examine: What gives a book value? How and why do books gain or lose value over time?




























































































