Fullerton College Library

Silent Auction

Discover your next unique find at the FC Library’s Silent Auction. Bid on books ranging from brand-new box sets to out-of-print classics you won’t find on Amazon.

All proceeds go toward student scholarships and incentives that students receive while participating in programs such as the Banned Books Essay Contest, Leisure Reading Group, Queer Book Club, Library Craft Club, Game Day Social and more. Library programs allow students an opportunity to connect with each other and explore their own ideas and identities in supportive librarian-lead environments. Thank you for supporting student engagement in these crucial programs. 

 

Fall 2024 Items

Bids Open

November 1 – December 6

Books Available for Pickup

December 9 – December 13

TV Persona Bundle

Into Hot Air by Chris Elliot (Autographed), I am America (and so can you) by Stephen Colbert, and Dude, Where’s My Country? by Michael Moore. A collection of TV personas and comedians from the 2000’s providing an array of commentary on American politics, culture and society from the era.

Book Club Books Bundle

Wonder Valley by Ivy Pochoda, Weyward by Emilia Hart, and Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. Recommended for students by students, these books were selected by FC students for the library’s book clubs.

Egyptology Bundle

Egyptology: Search for the Tomb of Osiris by Emily Sands, David Roberts: Travels in Egypt & the Holy Land by artist David Roberts, and Ancient Egypt by David P. Silverman. Explore Egypt through artistic and historic photographs together with a lift-the-flap adventure.

Hunger by Roxane Gay

Hunger by Roxane Gay (Autographed). Roxane Gay, a New York Times best-selling author, presents a memoir of what it means to be living in and taking care of a body in the modern world.

Presidential Bundle

Killing Kennedy by Bill O’Reilly, Clinton: Portraits of Victory by P.F. Bentley and Abraham Lincoln’s Great Speeches. Covering glimpses of key moments in presidential history, this bundle is for anyone looking to learn more about these era-defining leaders.

Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan

Full collection of books 1-5 from the series. Mixed paperback and hardback.

My Life in Court by Louis Nizer

My Life in Court by Louis Nizer

Autographed early edition. A 1961 memoir by American trial attorney Louis Nizer that documents his career in law. This book spent 72 weeks on the New York Times best-selling list, was adapted to a Broadway play and a television film, and inspired many to become successful trial lawyers. Sure to entertain anyone interested in courtroom dramas.

Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis – Illustrated Gift Boxed Set

The box set contains two books from the Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S Lewis: The Magicians Nephew and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. This is a beautifully illustrated boxed set. Great gift for a C.S. Lewis or fantasy fan.

Jimmy Carter Bundle

Palestine: Peace not Apartheid by Jimmy Carter (Autographed) and Our Endangered Values by Jimmy Carter. The Nobel Peace Prize-winning former president shares his personal views on some of America’s most pressing and currently relevant issues.

American Culture Bundle

Two book bundle: Black America: a Photographic Journey: Past to Present by Marcia A. Smith and American Greats by Robert Wilson. Both books offer stunning images of American culture, ideas and the people behind them.

Frankenstein by Mary Shelly

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. This classic has a beautiful, soft cover with golden lettering.

Picasso – Boxed Set

Two volume Picasso by Carsten-Peter Warncke and Ingo F. Walther. Hard-backed boxed set introduction to Picasso’s entire career. This extensive biography of Picasso’s life is beautifully illustrated with almost 1500 images.

Individual Titles and Collections:

  • My Life in Court by Louis Nizer – Autographed, 1st Edition
  • Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis – Illustrated Gift Box Set
  • Hunger by Roxane Gay – Autographed
  • Frankenstein by Mary Shelly
  • Picasso by Carsten-Peter Warncke – Boxed Set
  • Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan – Collection, Books 1-5

 

Book Club Books Bundle:

  • Wonder Valley by Ivy Pochoda
  • Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
  • Weyward by Emelia Hart

Egyptology Bundle:

  • Egyptology – Mechanical, lift-the-flap book
  • Travels in Egypt and the Holy Land
  • Ancient Egypt

TV Persona Bundle:

  • Into Hot Air by Chris Elliot – Autographed
  • I Am America (and So Can You) by Stephen Colbert
  • Dude, Where’s My Country? by Michael Moore

American Culture Bundle:

  • Black America
  • American Greats

Jimmy Carter Bundle:

  • Palestine: Peace not Apartheid by Jimmy Carter – Autographed
  • Our Endangered Values by Jimmy Carter

Presidential Bundle:

  • Killing Kennedy by Bill O’Reilly
  • Clinton: Portrait of Victory by Rebecca Buffum Taylor
  • Abraham Lincoln’s Presidential Speeches

How to place a bid

Step 1: Visit the library

Books for auction will be available on the first floor by the elevators.

Step 2: Select a Book

Each auction book will have a description and a minimum bid price.

Step 3: Place a Bid

Use the cards on the left-hand side to place a bid. Write down: your bidding price & your contact information. New bids must increase by at least $0.50 from the previous bid.

Step 4: Winning Bids

We will contact top bids in May to come pick up their books from Circulation.

Fundraising

The book auction is made of donations from our community members. If you have a book you would like to donate to the Fullerton College Library, please take it to the Circulation Desk. 

Fundraising for the Fullerton College Library is made possible through the Friends of the Fullerton College Foundation. Tax ID #:20-4162060

Thank you everyone for your support!