Do you love to read? Do you love books? Are your bookshelves bulging with books?
There is a way to read and enjoy books but without giving up space to them. Here are some suggestions, not only for acquiring books, but also for decluttering your shelves.
- Your local library – an invaluable community resource offering not only hardcopy books, but talking books, magazines, movies and music.
- Slim Ink Book Rental – your premium library on the internet. Top quality books delivered right to your door for a monthly membership fee.
- BookCrossing – where a book registered is ready for adventure. People in over 130 countries have become BookCrossers, sharing books and tracking their journeys.
- BookMooch – where you can give and receive books using a points system.
- Whitehorse City Council, Youth ConneXions – have launched a book-swapping program giving young people access to free reading material. The centre is calling for donations of good-quality books for the program. For more information, call 9898 9340.
June 30, 2009 at 8:51 am |
It’s great to know there are so many programs out there to help people both acquire books for free, but to pass them on to others after reading.