Products & Services
book covers | book requests | bookmarks | books | demo games | dice | game night | games | playing cards | preordering games | roleplaying games | search service (books) | special orders | tarot cards | trading books | want lists
Here Be Books & Games carries a variety of books, boardgames, card games, playing cards, dice, and book accessories. We're also very customer-service-oriented. We love to help people find books. Read on to learn more about the types of books and games we carry and services we provide or use the links above to jump to the product-type or service of your interest.
Books
We carry both paperback and hard cover books: over 40,000! So, whether you're looking for the latest novel or a book that's been out of print for years, there's a good chance we have it. We consider our specialty to be Sci Fi/Fantasy because that's what we know well and read a lot of ourselves, but we've got oodles of fiction books in a variety of categories and nonfiction on a wide range of subjects. Here's a sampling of the categories we regularly stock:
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Book Requests
We get new inventory in every day. Because of this ever-changing stock, we currently do not list our entire inventory online. However, you can always give us a call or come by the store to let us know what you’re looking for. Our inventory is computerized, so we can usually check to see if it's in stock quickly. If we don’t have the book in stock, we offer two services to help you acquire the book, even if it's out of print.
Want Lists
Just tell us what book you want and give us your phone number. We'll add the book to your Want List. When we get a copy in, we'll give you a call. There is no obligation to buy the book when it comes in. Just let us know if you no longer need it. We can't promise when we'll receive a book on your want list, if ever. It could come in in a few days, a few months, or never.
Search Service
We can almost always find a book somewhere and order it for you. So, if there's something in particular you really want, even if it's out of print, let us help. Searches are always free, but we won't usually offer to do this on the phone unless you ask because of how time-consuming a search can be, especially for obscure titles. We'll let you know how much the book will cost, including shipping to our store, and you can decide whether you want us to special order it for you or not. There is no obligation to order a book if we perform a search.
Special Orders
If you want us to special order a book for you, please come into our store. We don't mind doing stock checks over the phone. However, special orders and searches for out-of-print books can be quite time consuming, so we prefer you to come in, in-person, to request this service. That way we know you're serious. We require at least a 50% deposit on all special orders.
We can usually order new books for you at retail price. Used and out-of-print books cost a minimum of $7.00 (1¢ book + $3.99 shipping + $3 finder's fee). Not all books can be had for a penny, however. Our price for special orders of used and out-of-print books is determined as follows: cost of book + shipping + finder's fee ($4 or 20% of the book's price, whichever is greater).
Used books usually arrive within 2 weeks; new books within a few days.
Trade Service
We do accept books in exchange for trade credit. Trade credit can be used towards the purchase of other books in our store, games, and other merchandise. Trade credit can be applied only to half of your purchase, you'll have to pay the other half with cash, check, credit card or debit card. Please read our Trade Policy for complete details.
Book Covers and Bookmarks
We've always got a stock of bookmarks for sale, and usually some freebies, too. So you can save your place without dog-earing the page.
As booklovers ourselves, we know the importance of protecting the covers of treasured books. So we carry archival-quality dust jacket covers by Brodart, the leading company in library supplies and book preservation products. You can bring books in to have covers installed or buy a cover when you purchase a book: only $2/each installed.
Games
Towards the end of 2008, we added board games and card games to our repertoire: mostly designer games which, like books, feature the name of the author (designer) prominently on the box. We have so many board games in stock now that they're spreading down the book aisles and all around the store!
Designer games are a broad class of games that generally have simple rules, short to medium playing times, high levels of player interaction, and attractive physical components. The games emphasize strategy while downplaying luck and conflict. Other terms used to describe this type of game include: "German-style game", "Eurogame", "family strategy game" and "hobby game." Shorter, lighter games in this class are known as "gateway games", whereas longer, heavier games are known as "gamers' games." [source: wikipedia]
You'll find a variety of games for all ages at our store, including boardgames, card games, roleplaying games, playing cards, and dice. Some of the game companies whose games we carry include:
Preorder or Special Order Games and Save
If what you want isn't on the shelf, ask us. If it's currently in print in the U.S. or expected out soon, we can add it to our next order and give you 10% off when you pay in advance.
Get Store Credit for Your Old Games, Use Store Credit to Pay Half
You can bring in your unwanted games and exchange them for store credit. Most designer games will earn your premium store credit, while other types of games earn regular credit. You can use premium credit towards the purchase of new games and merchandise, as well as books in our premium categories. Regular credit can only be applied to non-premium categories. Please read our Trade Policy for further details. You can use store credit to pay up to 50% of your purchase: you always have to pay the other half with money.
Demo Games
We have demo copies of many of the games we stock. So, you can look at the board and bits, read the rules, even play the game. Want to know if we have a house copy of a particular game? Just ask us or check out our list of demo games on BoardGameGeek. We're always happy to help. We'll even teach you how to play!
Game Night
Since November 2007, we've been hosting Game Night at Here Be Books & Games on the first Saturday of every month. Games start at 6 p.m. For more information about upcoming and previous Game Nights, please see Events . You can also check out our play list on BoardGameGeek for a list of games we've played recently in the store.
Afternoon Games
Most days Tim and I take a break about 4 p.m. to play games. You're always welcome to join us. Just drop by and ask us to play. You won't have to twist our arms too hard.
Roleplaying Games
Here Be Books & Games stocks a variety of roleplaying games, modules, books, dice, and accessories. When you're in the store, take a peek in the drawers in the bottom of the Roleplaying Game bookcase. They contain lots of new and ancient treasures. You never know what you'll find. Have a question? Ask Tim, he's been an avid RPG collector for many, many years.
Trade In Your Unwanted RPGs for Store Credit
You can, of course, trade in roleplaying games, modules, etc. for premium store credit, then use said credit towards books, games, RPGs, and more.
Dice
From traditional cubical six-siders to the polyhedral dice used in roleplaying games, we've got 'em. Buy 'em individually or in sets. Don't forget a bag to put them in.
In addition to the usual plastic dice, we also carry Dwarven Stones, dice made out of gemstones like hematite and agate, and Dwarven Metal Dice made of simulated brass, copper, and brushed steel. Selection varies, but let us know if there's something you're looking for in particular. We can always order it.
Playing Cards
Tina fell in love with playing cards at an early age and has been acquiring interesting decks for quite some time. So, of course, our stock includes a variety of unique, high-quality playing cards. Tina's favorites are the Luxury Playing Card decks with non-traditional court cards featuring characters of royalty in period costumes. Plastic playing cards, cards with artistic backs, large-index cards, patience decks, themed playing cards and Euchre cards round out our offerings. Here are pictures of just a few of the decks on hand at Here Be Books & Games:
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Tarot Cards
Tarot cards are often hard to come by here in the South. These beautiful decks of pictorial cards are well-known in the States for their use in divining, but they're often used in Europe for popular card games as well. We carry a variety of decks by Piatnik, U.S. Game Systems, and Llewellyn. If you have an interest in the divinatory arts or just like pretty cards, come in and check out our selection.
We've also expanded our selection of parapsychology and metaphysics books to include new books, as well as used - particularly those published by Llewellyn.
In the Oakbrook Plaza Shopping Center ~ corner of Ladson & Dorchester
Here Be Books & Games • 4650 Ladson Road, Suite I • Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-1498 • info@herebebooks.com
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