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Second-hand bookshop at the Birmingham Back to Backs

A book display showing some of the used and new books on sale
Court 15 Books stocks a wide range of new and used books | © National Trust Images / Sophie Flynn

The second-hand bookshop at the Birmingham Back to Backs stocks a wide range of new and used books and helps raise funds to care for these much-loved buildings. Come and shop or donate your old books.

Where is the bookshop?

Set in the heart of Birmingham's gay and Chinese quarters on Hurst Street, Court 15 Books at the Birmingham Back to Backs is one of Birmingham's only second-hand bookshops. The address is 61-63 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TE.

What kind of books does it sell?

The second-hand bookshop at the Birmingham Back to Backs stocks a wide range of both new and used books. Including fiction, non-fiction, children’s, young adult and a variety of local history books, you’re bound to find your next read at Court 15 Books.

Buy sustainable presents

Buying second-hand is a great way to reduce your environmental impact. Many of our books are new or in excellent condition and would make great gifts.

How can I donate books?

If you’d like to donate your pre-loved books to the bookshop at the Birmingham Back to Backs, you can drop them off during opening hours. If you’d like to arrange dropping off a book donation out of hours or a large collection, please email backtobacks@nationaltrust.org.uk

We accept donations of all kinds of books and would particularly like donations of general fiction.

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