Second-hand book sale: Red Cross fundraiser in Brussels from 8 to 13 November

The Belgian Red Cross is holding its large annual second-hand book sale in Uccle from 8 to 13 November, raising funds for some of the most needy in society.

Among the thousands of titles being sold at low prices are hundreds of English-language books. The majority of the books on offer are in French, with a smaller number of Dutch and other-language titles, as well as some children’s toys and puzzles.

In the English-language section, there’s a vast array of titles, including novels, literature, language learning, abridged versions of classics for students, cookery books, biographies, travel books and cultural and scholarly publications.

The book sale is at the Red Cross centre, 96 Rue de Stalle, Uccle. Entrance is free, and it’s open from 10.00 to 18.00.