This week, I decided to try a site that I'd heard a bit about, but had not yet explored - PaperBackSwap.
First, I went through my bin of books that I had not found space for on my bookcase in over a year since I had had to empty it for work on the living room. I posted my first ten books, then 9 more. I ordered a book with my two credits I got for joining and posting my first ten books. Since Tuesday, I have posted 46 books, mailed out eight of those to other members, have another six pending requests I need to mail out, and have received a book I requested. Not bad. The cost to mail out each book has averaged over $2.50, more than I expected, but that's ok, because I'll receive other books in return.
This has given me a great chance to declutter. As of tomorrow, that bin, a 55 gallon rubbermaid container, will be emptied and likely back in the attic. Next step will be the other boxes that I think are lurking in the basement since we moved in June 2008. Yay! I love my books, I love to keep books I have read and enjoyed, but not every book I read needs to be kept, and not every book I receive ultimately holds my interest and gets read.
So in addition to the three books I have posted that I am currently reading, I now have two others on my to-read list - one from PBS, the other purchased from Amazon with some gift cards. I'll post my book reports as I finish the books.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
We interrupt this blog...
Hmmm, haven't posted in a while. Not because I have stopped reading (I'd have to be dead first), nor because it's February and I've given up my resolution. I just had trouble finding something to read. After I finished the Kite Runner, I tried two books that I put down within 10 pages, knowing I couldn't finish them. Then I skipped around, and currently I am reading three books at once - The Lying Stones of Marrakech by Stephen J Gould which is in hardcover, The Simple Dollar by Trent Hamm, on my Kindle app on my computer/phone, and Body Clutter by Marla Cilley and Leanne Ely in audiobook form on my iPod. I'm behind, but a couple of other books in my collection have caught my eye. I also may have found a source for additional books at very low cost. When I have evaluated my discovery, I will post a report here.
Love and a yummy cup of decaf pumpkin spice tea in my Tigger mug,
Mair
Love and a yummy cup of decaf pumpkin spice tea in my Tigger mug,
Mair
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