I have a large science fiction and fantasy collection that I am breaking up and want to sell. I am wondering the best way to sell these books online. These books are mostly paperbacks in mint condition (I read the books at the library and then bought them at Coles for the collecting). I have a paypal account so I can do Ebay, but what are some alternatives? If Ebay is the best way, what is my best options for selling them?

As a seller the most important thing to consider is the size of your potential market. To wit, a basic business tenet is ‘The greater the potential market, the greater the potential to maximize profits.’

Your largest potential market is eBay worldwide, not just the USA.

HOWEVER,

BOOKS ARE A TOUGH SELL. 99%of books don’t command a great deal of money. Before you waste your time, visit larger used book booksellers on the web such as Abe’s Books:

http://www.abebooks.com/

For each book, see what the booksellers are asking for the book. Then you may want to establish your guidelines as to whether you want to list the book or not. Perhaps these guidelines may work for you:

If used booksellers are asking $5 or less for the book, don’t bother. Selling items for $5 or less at eBay, in my opinion, is a time and energy waster for little return. If this is the case, you may just want to group a lot of 3-5 books in one auction listing and categorize your listings either by author or subject matter.

If used booksellers are asking $5-$10 for the book, I’ll let you decide.

If used booksellers are asking $10+ for the book, list it.

If you don’t see the book listed at Abe’s, then:

1. It is extremely rare and worth a small fortune

or

2. It is worthless. (‘Gently’ place it in your recycling bin or donate it.)

I am home producing my R.N. memoirs and wish to bind the finished booklet.

Some paperbacks at least use "padding compound" to hold the pages together.
You can buy it, or you can make your own from permanent white glue.

If you’re interested in more info on that, check out this page at my site under the category called NOTEPADS:
http://glassattic.com/polymer/MISC.htm

There are lots of ways to "bind" books (and booklets) though, from simple to complex-and-fiddly!
http://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+bind+book+easy
http://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+bind+book
http://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+bind+booklet

HTH,
Diane B.

Bonus points if it’s very character-driven. The only mystery books I’ve really read have been Agatha Christie’s, so I’m open to pretty much anything in the genre.

try anything by stephen king. he is an excellent horror fiction writer, and his books have memorable characters.
personal recommendations:

the shining (really good)
salem’s lot
the cry of the werewolf
it
firestarter (favorite)

all by stephen king

I used to buy books all the time, and many of them I haven’t even read but don’t plan to anymore. The ones that I have read still look brand new. So I’m wondering if there is a good way to get rid of them and maybe get some money back for them or support a really good cause. Are there any organizations looking for book donations, or good sites to sell them on, or something?

You could take them to a used book shop. They usually have a trade policy.

Your local library would love to have new stock.

A public school library or hospital would also be a good choice.

There are book swap sites where you can trade your books that you no longer want. Try http://bookmooch.com/

I have always read fantasy books and such, but I want to start reading Christian Fantasy and Sci-Fi. I recently have started reading the Dragon Keeper Chronicles by Donita Paul and I love it. Does anyone have any other suggestions. I absolutely love reading and would really appreciate your suggestions!!

Zenna Henderson’s the People stories, and that is one recommendation you will not get easily.
The usual suspects:
Narnia, LOTR, Screwtape letters, Canterbury tales, the stories by Joseph F. Girzone, (joke: the book of Morman as Bible fanfic), etc.

I have a books a million gift card and i dont get how i buy things online with it!!! Can you give me step by step instructions plz???? And Only answer if you know!!!!

you can go to any website like amazon.com, flipkart.com or any other site. Register there, select your book, add to cart, and pay via online banking, paypal, debit/credit card or any other mean that the site supports. done!!!

There seem to be a lot of questions here about where to access copyrighted books (ie: those not in the public domain) online for free. Is this becoming an acceptable practice in general society?

No. No more than it’s acceptable practice to walk into a bookshop and steal a book. It amounts to the same thing, and most people over the age of about 16 realise that.

I’m going to have a much lighter schedule in the coming weeks due to a semester course ending soon. Thus, I’m going to have a lot of free time during the school day and I’m in need of some reading to fill my time. I love history and horror/mystery books. Are there any classics that you could recommend to me in this genre? Thanks

You can read the book "The Man
who saw tomorrow".It is a nice
book to read