Where can I buy a bunch of classic books for cheap? My local library doesn’t stock any of them :(. 22 Answers If you want to pay less than posted price, about your only choice may be a used book store. I love my local used stores – it’s like a treasure hunt. I guarantee you, you can find gazillions of classic paperbacks for next to nothing. try Half Price Books I don’t have a suggestion as I’m not in the UK. If you’re okay with electronic versions of books no longer under copyright, try Project Gutenberg. (And their catalog is also available via iPhone apps, like Stanza).