Volunteers have been collecting books and getting ready for 12 months in preparation for March 17-21, the week of the Bryn Mawr-Wellesley Book Sale. Held at Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road, Princeton, the sale raises money for college scholarships for local students.

With over 80,000 volumes to choose from, the sale brings buyers from Maine to West Virginia and beyond. In past years book lovers have found first editions by Jack London, Henry James, Edith Wharton, J.D. Salinger, A.A. Milne, E.B. White, and F. Scott Fitzgerald, among others. 

Books are divided into 60 categories for easy browsing, including the new Treasure Island table, which features a curated selection of books from all categories. Categories range from Children’s to Fine Art to Cookbooks to German-language literature and beyond. Rare books are in the Collectors Corner room.

Most of the sale’s customers are not looking for books that are valuable, but books that are good values. Most book cost $2 and buyers carry away boxes overflowing with quality hardcover books. Children’s books start at 50 cents. On half-price and box days, deals are even more amazing, with reductions in most categories.

Admission is free except for the March 17 opening day when tickets are $25 per person, available via Paypal on bmandwbooks.com.

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2017 Sale Dates

Opening Day Hours

 $25 admission Friday, March 17 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

General Public

No entry fee

Saturday, March 18, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

Sunday, March 19, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Monday, March 20 (Half Price Day), 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Tuesday, March 21 (Box Day), 10 a.m.–3 p.m.