Frequently Asked Questions

Our staffing needs vary, and we're always happy to look at a resume.  You can send it to:

Left Bank Books

Attn. Anna Rimel

399 North Euclid

St. Louis, MO 63108

or email it to anna@left-bank.com

Before you send your resume:

• We're an independent bookstore, so the pay is terrible.

• Even though the pay is terrible, we love our staff, so full-time employees receive free health and dental insurance.

• We look for readers who like to talk about books and like to serve the public.  Some bookstore experience is always nice, some retail experience is almost necessary.

• Ixnay on the cat allergies.  Spike is here to stay.

• Be ready to lift boxes and boxes and boxes of books.  Be prepared to carry boxes and boxes and boxes of books up and down stairs.

Short Answer: Why, yes we do!

Long Answer:  We take as many used books as we can.  Sometimes our back room overfills so we have to take the occasional break, so be sure to call (314-367-6731) before you drop them off. 

Our used book buyer, Sean Semones will take a look at your books and contact you to let you know what we can or cannot take.

Before You Pack Up Your Books:

• We are a general bookstore, so we can't appraise antiques and other treasures.

• We generally offer 5% of the cover price in cash or 10% of the cover price in store credit for each book.

• We do not take westerns, textbooks, romance novels or encyclopedias