We now offer the convenience of ordering online, the same quality books and gift items that you have seen at Books Are Fun Book Fairs and School Displays. All at the same super discounted prices, of 35% to 75% off of retail!

Books Are Fun offers a wide variety of books in various categories that will appeal to both young and old alike.  You'll find everyday savings and great selections of children's books, cookbooks, educational, history & reference books, sports books, craft books, organizers and more. Even videos, CD's and quality gift items are available at substantially discounted prices.

For all holiday celebrations, everyday occasions and special events, books make great, inexpensive gifts! All available, delivered to your door with just a few clicks of your mouse!

Just a few examples of some of the titles available right now:
 
 

BOOKS ARE FUN TITLE	RETAIL  PRICE	BOOKS ARE FUN PRICE
The Italian Cooking Encyclopedia by Linda Fraser (editor)  Format: 512 page hardcover book  The Definitive Professional Guide to Italian Ingredients and Cooking Techniques, Including 300 Step-by-Step Recipes  With over 1,000 glorious photographs, informative text and delicious authentic recipes, this is the definitive guide to Italian ingredients and an inspirational, fail-safe recipe book.	$49.95	$19.99
The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn, Ruth E. Harper  Format: 30 page hardcover book Recommend Age: 3 - 6 Chester Raccoon and his mother and the ways love works to reassure us and give us strength in a sometimes scary world are the focus of this beautifully written and illustrated children’s book. The Kissing Hand makes a wonderful gift for a child entering school or going to camp for the first time, or for any occasion where a child will be temporarily separated from home and loved ones. It can also be used to help a child through the death of a parent or special loved one, and for children placed in foster families and residential facilities.	$16.95	$ 8.99
The Twelve Gifts of Birth by Charlene Costanzo  Format: 64 page hardcover book Through a tender, inspiring tale, The Twelve Gifts of Birth reveals the birthright inheritance that all children receive at this moment. Wise women, otherwise known as fairy godmothers, announce the twelve gifts and, in the form of blessings, show how to use them to enrich one’s life. There is no greater magical moment than when a newborn baby is laid in a mother’s arms. What was for many months a dream and a mystery is now a miraculous new person at the threshold of a life filled with possibilities. When presented to new parents, this keepsake book encourages them to nurture and protect the wondrous qualities that have been bestowed on their tiny miracles. When shared with young children, this message helps form within them a strong foundation of self respect and values. For teens and adults, this story offers healing and hope during times of diminished self-esteem and uncertain transition.	$19.95	$ 8.99
Dale Earnhardt: Rear View Mirror by The Charlotte Observer  Format: 201 page hardcover book From the struggling driver with no sponsor and no prospects that The Charlotte Observer first interviewed in 1974, Dale Earnhardt has risen to champion status. This book tells his story in words and pictures as it was told on the pages of The Observer, the best in NASCAR reporting and photography combined with the best in driving talent. From Earnhardt's first interview with Tom Higgins to his long-awaited victory in the race he most wanted to win, the Daytona 500, here is a look back at the career of a champion--the stuff in his rear view mirror.	$29.95	$12.99
How To Say It  by Rosalie Maggio  Choice Words, Phrases, Sentences & Paragraphs for Every Situation  Format: 433 page softcover book This versatile and easy-to-use guide helps you compose well-written, effective letters in minutes for virtually every business and personal situation. Conveniently organized into 40 topics and completely reproducible, this one-of-a-kind reference contains ready-to-use model letters for almost every occasion. For example, you get model letters on such topics as acceptance, complaints, collection, advice, reports and proposals, congratulation, references, appreciation, sympathy, invitations, refusals and fundraising. A special "thesaurus" section included within each topic contains scores of interchangeable key words, phrases, sentences and paragraphs to let you tailor each model letter to the exact personality and style you wish to convey in any situation from casual to formal, distant to friendly, traditional to modern. Plus, you get three appendices that give you tips on letter format and construction, pointers on tone, attitude, grammar, and achieving clarity and precision in your writing.	$15.95	$ 8.99
Railroads Across America  by Mike Del Vecchio  A Celebration of 150 Years of Railroading  Part One examines the invention of steam locomotive technology and describes its distinctive evolution in North America. Part Two- the major section of the book, charts the railroads' subsequent expansion, region by region, from the Southeast to New England and from California to Canada. Part Three reviews the state of railroading today and provides tantalizing glimpses of what promises to be an exciting future. Features some 350 of the finest color and black and white images of North American railroads, from the early steam era up to the present. Includes specially commissioned regional railroad maps, plus scores of railroad company logos, in color. Format: 224 page hardcover book	$24.95	$13.99
A&E's Civil War Journal - Boxed Set (Videos)  Set of 6 100-minute VHS videotapes in slipcase. Hosted by Danny Glover.  The battles have been documented, the generals lionized. We have seen the turning points and the sacrifices. Now let A&E's Civil War Journal take you deeper, into the personal stories. Through diaries, photographs and factual re-enactments, you'll feel the private and intimate side of the great conflict.	$99.95	$30.99
Grandmother: A Record Book of Memories by Linda Spivey  Format: 60 page hardcover book All the things you wish you knew about your grandma can now be documented in this beautiful family record book. How did she meet grandpa? What was her wedding like? Who were her best friends? Interview your grandmother about the details of her life and record it in this special journal that provides decorative places for everything you want to save and remember. There's places for photos, for stories about when she was growing up, for details about her crafts, like sewing knitting or quilting and for her favorite games, hobbies and recipes. This illustrated document will be a family keepsake for generations to come.	$20.00	$ 8.99
Zoot Scoot S-2000 Collapsible Scooter Format: Mini-scooter Recommended Age: 7 - Adult This collapsible mini-scooter is the hottest craze in the U.S.A! Made of sturdy, lightweight aluminum alloy construction, the Zoot Scoot S-2000 features 100mm precision-sealed bearing wheels and a safety rear friction brake. Scooter folds down for convenient storage. Recommended for ages 7 and up.	$100.00	$39.99

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