We have closed the store as of April 30th, 2026.

Thank you all for the business over the years.

ABOUT US:

Welcome to the Home of Keener Books, a veteran-owned independent online bookdealer, owned by Phil Keener, carrying all types of Used, Rare, and Out-of-Print Books, Mostly Nonfiction.

Keener Books & Collectibles, LLC (Member IOBA) is an online-only bookdealer, located in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, near Milwaukee on the southwest side of Lake Michigan.

All of  the photos shown are actual pictures of our books; we do not use stock images. What you see is what you receive.

TERMS:


We provide low-cost shipping for the first book, then FREE SHIPPING for additional books in the same order, within the US (By US Post Office Media Mail). US Priority Mail is available within the US. At present, we are ONLY shipping to customer addresses within the US.

If you can’t find what you like, call or email us and we will search our off-line inventory, other bookdealers and various world-wide sources for you. Be sure to include all of your contact information, along with all known information about the book(s) you are seeking.

Payment by Check, USPS Money Order, Cashier’s Check, PayPal, VISA, MC, AMEX and Discover are all accepted. Payment can be made via Biblio, or directly to Keener Books – just click (Dealer Direct) at payment. If you wish to pay by check, make it (US Funds only) payable to Keener Books, but the purchase will be mailed only after receipt and bank clearance. Wisconsin residents must add 5.1% sales tax.

Any questions, please contact me at PhilK@KeenerBooks.com. Prices are quoted in $US but PayPal can accept most international currency payments. All items are shipped immediately upon receipt of payment and are done via traceable USPS means.

Books are returnable in same condition for any reason, within 10 days of receipt with email notification. If due to our error in description, return postage cost will be at our expense.

COMMENTS/TESTIMONIALS

“The book arrived __ in wonderful condition. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a book packed & protected quite so well. I have already recommended you guys to friends with rare book needs. Thank you for the attention given to all aspects of this matter.” – – Jefferson (Australia)

“Today I received the cookbook I ordered. It is in unbelievably amazing condition for being 70 years old. It is special to me, because my great aunt, __, won a stove for her (recipe), featured on pages 12,13.” – – Greg (Illinois)

“I appreciate your follow up regarding the correct delivery destination. Thank you very much!  The book was meticulously packaged with such great care that it didn’t even look like it was sent through the shipping process! Amazing! Very happy! The book was also in great shape, again, did not even look close to being a parcel. Looked like the book was printed and assembled right in front of me in my own home, amazing job!!” – – Adam (New Hampshire)

“Thank you for your email. I have received the book, and it arrived in pristine condition, very well packaged thank you so much. I will make sure in future if books aren’t available in my country (which is happening more often these days…) I will come to your store first.” – – Will (United Kingdom)

“I bought your copy of the original Betty Crocker New Picture Cook Book. I first received this cookbook as a wedding gift in 1962 and as a new bride it was my cooking bible. Now it’s falling apart with pages tattered, held together by a large rubber band, yet contains my favorite recipes. I never thought I could find a fresh copy but took a chance on the internet, and there I found you. Although several copies were available from other dealers, your description impressed me, and I chose your copy. I want to thank you, for living up to your words. This copy is everything I could hope for. I also want to thank you for your wonderful, meticulous packing! I have ordered several copies of out-of-print books over the years, but I have never ever received one packed with such care. Again, thank you for making my Christmas extra special.” – – Robbie (Ohio)

“I was pleasantly surprised to receive the package (in Belgium) just 7 days after ordering, in the condition as described. I will gladly do business again with Keener Books if the occasion should arise.” – – Hans (Belgium)

“Keener Books delivered in a timely fashion, very well packaged with both a poly-sleeve surrounding the book and dust cover, as well as bubble-wrap between the book and the cardboard mailing container. The book ordered was in even better condition than I anticipated for a 1981 edition-virtually perfect! Would definitely use Keener again. My wife will be very pleased on Christmas!” – – Chip (Maryland)

“I received the cookbook today! WONDERFUL!!! It’s in absolutely gorgeous shape! I couldn’t have wished for anything better when I ordered this…truly. I’m so excited to have this ‘back’. It was wonderfully packaged and obviously you took great care, and I thank you so much for making this available. Rest assured this will not be my last purchase from you. I look forward to doing business with you again…hopefully very soon” – – Shawna (Utah)

“Last weekend I was visiting my mother in the ____ area, when she pulled out what amounts to a stack of tattered pages, rubber-banded together, that only vaguely resembled the ____ cookbook it once was, and that I just ordered. I can’t begin to imagine how many people have been served up the recipes in that book (I come from a family of 16 children, not to mention in-laws, grand-and-great-grand-children by the way), and my mother told me in so many words that the ____ is pretty much her bible in the kitchen. I can’t wait to see the look on her face when I present it to her! Thanks for your quick turn around and excellent customer service.” – – Paul (New York)

“My book arrived in the mail today ____. I am very impressed with the way it was packaged and the condition of the book. Thank you so much for the effort you have made to ensure the book arrived in such good condition. I delighted to have such a great book on my bookshelves.” – – Max (Australia)

“I just got back home today and was so pleased to find the last two books I had ordered. They are in terrific condition, now my sister (twin) will have a set that is in better condition than mine – not a problem, I’m happy that she will be able to have a copy of something so dear to my Mom during our growing years. You are a wonderful source, and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your attention to each order with such care.” – – Sharon (Massachusetts)

“Your cookbook arrived in excellent condition (VERY well packed!). I know my daughter will be thrilled to receive it. Her old copy had worn out, and she hoped I might find a new one for her. Thanks to you, I have indeed. I shall keep your e-mail on hand in case of similar needs (I have another daughter who also cooks). Thank you for the book, and your e-mail.” – – Mary (New York)

“It was such a pleasant surprise to receive such a beautiful book! Your packing was bullet proof (which is a very good thing)! I book marked your site and passed your address on to my son. Thank you,” – – Julie (California)

“I received the book you sent yesterday, and I am thrilled with it. You see, my original copy from 1970 was stolen from me by a storm called Katrina. I have used this cookbook more than any other is all my many years of cooking and hope someday to pass it on to my daughter. I will enjoy going through it again and marking my favorite recipes. Thank you for your prompt response to my purchase. It is a great pleasure doing business with you and I will be contacting you again in the future for other purchases as I am known in the family as the “book junkie”. Thank you again for your helping me to acquire another old friend.” – – Sylvia (Louisiana)

“Excellent customer service! The book arrived in the time promised, and in EXCELLENT condition. I would absolutely purchase more items through Keener Books.” – – Erin (California) “The ______ Cook Book I ordered last Thursday arrived this morning. Thank You does not say how thrilled my wife and I were to receive it in such wonderful condition and in such a timely manner. My wife literally shook as I carefully opened the package and unpacked it. She shed tears of joy and today I am a hero, he he! I will most definitely check with Keener Books on any further books we are trying to find or replace. Thank You again, you have made a woman very happy and gained a long-time customer.” – – Bob (Illinois)