Review your books (part 1)
August 24, 2007
Books bring knowledge, adventure and escape. They can feel like old friends. That’s probably why it’s so hard to get rid of them.
However, as we grow, our tastes continue to change which mean that some of the books may have just become dust collectors. Be honest, are you ever going to refer to your college textbook again? How many of those paperback novels will you re-read? And what about those books you’ve never gotten around to reading, that have been monopolizing shelf space?
Ask yourself three questions:
[LG]These pretty shelves save space.[/LG] An antique book, your favorite from book club or the book you read while vacationing in Spain are examples of books that might make the cut.
Everything else could be shared with the library, friends or sold to the local used book store.
Another option is to swap. Here are two websites that encourage swapping: Paperback Swap and Book Mooch
You can also sell your books on http://www.half.com. Also a great place to buy used books.
The same goes for CDs.
I have a list of 10 ways to find new homes for your books, if you’d like some more options.
I love books….Reading is my favorite hobby.It transports me to a different world.I keep passing my books to my relatives n friends so that they can use them.
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