Belle Plaine Books

06/14/2026

Need a little encouragement? We do too!

Woo Hoo! You're Doing Great! by Sandra Boynton is the perfect reminder that every step forward deserves a celebration.

Filled with Boynton's lovable animal illustrations and uplifting humor, this charming hardcover makes a wonderful gift for graduates, kids, teachers, friends—or anyone who needs a smile and a little cheer.

✨ Because sometimes we all need to hear: Woo Hoo! You're Doing Great!

📚 New hardcover available in our eBay shop! https://www.ebay.com/str/belleplainebooks

06/10/2026

Sometimes running a small business means navigating unexpected challenges.

We're currently working through an issue affecting our Amazon seller account. While we sort things out, you can still find many of our books in our eBay store and on our website.

The good news? We're still here, still shipping orders, and still matching readers with rediscovered treasures every day.

If you've been thinking about picking up your next read, we'd be grateful if you'd visit us on eBay or at BellePlaineBooks.com while we work toward a resolution.

Thank you for supporting independent booksellers and giving books a second chapter. ❤️📚

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Welcome to Belle Plaine Books! We believe every great story deserves more than one reader. That’s why we specialize in offering quality pre-loved and collectible books, handpicked to bring joy, reflection, or escape to their next home. From timeless classics and modern bestsellers to rare finds an...

06/04/2026

Which mythical creature would you most like to swap lives with?

06/02/2026

05/31/2026

I needed this reminder today. We may only be a little seedling 🌱 but we have unlimited potential to grow!

05/29/2026

Supporting a small business means supporting real people behind the scenes. ❤️📚

Hi, we’re Belle Plaine Books — a small family-run online used bookstore giving books a second chapter. We spend our evenings and weekends finding great stories, taking photos, writing descriptions, and getting books ready for new readers. Our collections are quite eclectic, you never know what you might find!

Whether you shop our website, Amazon shop, or eBay store, every order, like, share, and follow means more than you know.

Links are in our bio if you'd like to browse. Thank you for supporting small businesses. ✨

Discover Belle Plaine Books, the online secondhand bookstore where timeless classics and modern favorites await.

05/28/2026

Long before keto became mainstream, Atkins for Life helped shape the low-carb lifestyle conversation. 🥗📖

Part cookbook, part health guide, this rediscovered read is packed with meal ideas, recipes, and practical approaches to low-carb living that still resonate with many readers today.

Whether you’re revisiting it, curious about the roots of modern low-carb eating, or simply love vintage lifestyle books, this one remains an interesting snapshot of a movement that never really disappeared.

Because sometimes the books that shaped the conversation are worth a second look. ✨ Links to our stores in bio

05/28/2026

Before it became a bestselling book, it became a garden. 🌱📖

American Grown by Michelle Obama tells the story behind the White House Kitchen Garden — a project that inspired conversations about healthy food, community gardens, and reconnecting with what we grow and eat.

And yes… the garden still grows at the White House today.

Filled with beautiful photography, recipes, and stories, this is one of those books that feels both inspiring and hopeful.

A rediscovered treasure for gardeners, home cooks, and anyone who believes good things grow when people come together. ✨

05/28/2026

Continuing on our Cookbook theme for today...Noteworthy is a collection of recipes from the Ravinia Festival.

Before playlists and streaming… there were picnic blankets, live music, and recipes shared between friends. 🎼📖

This vintage Ravinia Festival cookbook is a charming snapshot of another era — celebrating the annual “Noteworthy” culinary tradition alongside unforgettable summer concerts.

A rediscovered treasure for cookbook collectors and lovers of Chicago-area history.