We curate second-hand and new books. Our shelves bring together Irish and Global authors, with a focus on underrepresented voices — Women, Queer, and BIPOC voices are at the heart of our collection.

Most of our titles are pre-loved and carefully graded for quality. Occasionally, we stock new or nearly-new books that fit our curation standards.

We use the following system:

• New: Unread or unopened, straight from publisher.

• Very Good: Minimal wear, tight spine, clean pages.

• Good: Light signs of use, may have gentle creasing or minor marks.

• Acceptable: Noticeable wear but still complete and readable. A book that’s had a full life and still has more stories to share.

Each listing clearly notes the grade.

At this stage, we ship within Ireland only. Once we’re confident with logistics, we’ll expand to the EU.

Each book is priced individually, depending on condition, rarity, and market value. Our goal is to keep books accessible while ensuring fair value for their stories.

We’re an independent Irish bookshop currently operating online only. Our dream is a physical space — a cozy corner for everyone — but for now, you’ll find us right here.

Yes! We love giving books a second life. You can email booksninelives@gmail.com to arrange a drop-off or pick-up (depending on your location).

We particularly welcome works by Women, Queer, BIPOC, and Irish authors.

Yes! We’re always open to working with local creators, writers, and other indie shops who share our values. Send us a message or email to chat.