Used books in Thailand
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Used books in Thailand
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4th December 2025:
Used books in Thailand for book lovers near and far
As soon as time allows to complete a detailed stock check, we will be publishing a revised version of our stock list. The XL spreadsheet, now withdrawn, had proved very popular for those with a computer, but maybe not so easy to navigate on smartphones.
We are therefore looking for other ways to illustrate what we have in stock that meet everyone’s needs. Of course, in any event, many may prefer the old way of calling in and browsing the shelves for anything that looks interesting.
Because of the trend for shoppers to purchase just about anything online. When we publish our revised book stock list, we will keep this in mind. In the meantime, though, please refer to the “stock update” for guidance. Also, you are very welcome to call in to our shop to see what we have, and remember to bring those books you might like to exchange or sell.
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Used books in Thailand: Library/book shop research for that elusive publication
Search, and ye shall find, with a little luck
During many years as a private investigator, I looked forward to visiting a wide variety of libraries, county record offices, cemeteries, the Newspaper Library and countless other sources of information throughout the UK and overseas.
Never underestimate the general public.
A wealth of information, expertise and experience may count for little if the publication you need has been misplaced by a previous user. Items misplaced can cause big headaches. The sad thing is that a book put in the wrong place, although maybe just a couple of shelves away from its “home”, may be lost forever, for who will know where it has gone?
My favourite research venue
I loved visiting the British Library on Great Russell Street, London, home of the historical round reading room that opened its doors back in the 1850s. Armed with my library permit, as an authorised researcher in all departments, I would enter the large circular reading room, following in the footsteps of its many famous visitors.
Pre digitization
I recall that the catalogue of some 14 million publications was rather like a scrapbook with strips of paper added to appropriate pages. I remember completing the order for presentation at the desk. Usually, within 15 minutes, the book was brought to my table. Should you have ordered more than one publication, you were able to collect the next one from the desk upon presentation of the one you had just finished. Sometimes, the book required was in the round reading room itself, instead of the stacks, and you were given the shelf reference for you to locate it. The reference was based on degrees of a circle, meaning that if the reference was, for example, 273/5 or 273/E. You found 273 degrees, and the book would be found on shelf 5 or E, counting down from the top.
I felt quite sad, really
In 1997, the new British Library at St. Pancras opened, sweeping away more than a century of history. It never felt quite the same, visiting the new, somewhat “sterilised” library with its computerised catalogue, even though most of the library’s holdings, well in excess of 150 million items, were for the most part, conveniently in one place.
The importance of putting books back where you found them.
I recall ordering a book when in the old reading room, and being told it was unavailable. Sometimes books were out to another reader, on loan to another library or being restored. I enquired as to when it would be available, and with a smile, I was told that they had no idea, as it had been missing since 1894.
Used books in Thailand: A footnote
When visiting my rather modest establishment in Udon Thani, with around 2500 books, please feel free to browse, but if not purchasing, please return items to the exact same place you took them from. Thank you
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Used books in Thailand
12 June 25: Sadly, Frederick Forsyth recently passed away. Checking our stock, I noticed that we have a couple of his books in stock, as shown, which may be of interest. Please let us know if you require these or other titles, and we will see what we can do.
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Our stock includes the following in languages, if not sold, other than English:
Danish 7, Dutch 54, Finnish 9, French 22, German 21, Norwegian 28, plus a few others
We currently hold more than 2400 books, out of which there are about 160 non-English publications. These are mostly novels, plus a few nonfiction.
They are situated on the top right-hand shelf as you enter our shop. Note that the first books on the top shelf are, quite obviously, travel guides, beyond which are books in different languages. Additionally, we have some large-format books on the top shelf of our red metal stand RF1.
All visitors are very welcome to call in and browse to see what we have.
Otherwise, simply start at one end of the shelf, using our convenient step ladder, and do a physical search. All books are priced in the back, but regrettably, not yet in language order.
Should you have any questions, please ask my Lek or send me an email.
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Used books in Thailand at our Udon Thani shop
A warm welcome awaits at our Used Book Shop in Udon Thani, in North East Thailand. Our stock of some 2400 books includes more than 60% below 40 Baht each. Most of our stock is in English, but we have many items in other languages too, see above.
Some may not consider Udon Thani to be a tourist town. However, many pass through here on their way to Vientiane for Thai visa services. Why not stop off for a day or several on your return journey, and discover what makes this large, interesting city tick.
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17th December 25: We are always looking for used paperbacks.
Please send us a photo of what you have to enable us to make an offer.
Should you be looking for a particular book(s), while we update our stock list, please send us a note of what you require.
Email: fuzzyken@hotmail.com or Telegram @Fuzzyken
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Used books in Thailand
Our book shop is usually open from about 9am to about 1pm. However, visitors are advised to call 0873320839 before travel.
For general inquiries, email: fuzzyken@hotmail.com. Should you have difficulty finding our shop (close to the Paradise Hotel), no need to hire Sherlock Holmes; easy to find our address using Google Maps. No problem parking outside our shop.