Another interesting secondhand book sale recently. Sold: The Shipping News by E. Annie Proulx (paperback). Modern literary fiction can still perform very well in the secondhand market, especially award-winning titles and well-known authors. The Shipping News remains a popular read and is a good example of how quality fiction continues to attract buyers years after publication. Always worth keeping an eye out for literary paperbacks at charity shops, boot sales, and book bundles — recognizable titles still sell consistently.