Book Gifting

[Bai Shen]

I almost never reread books. And I have a massive collection taking up space in my house. Due to that and my efforts to downsize I'm trying to figure out a good plan to get rid of them.

Both due to the fact that a lot of them were gifts and the pittance I would get for them I don't want to sell them at a used book store.

I'd like to see them given to people who would enjoy them and pass them along but I suck at mailing things and most people I know that do read already have a massive "to read" pile.

Any suggestions on how to best pass these books along?

[Glenn]

there are several charity groups that add reading material to care packages for soldiers.

[Burning]

Or check for local charity resale shops.

[Leoff]

Our local libraries have annual or biannual book sales of donated books, money going to the library to purchase new books. Our town being what it is, it's a big deal, and if the weather is good the line-up to get in as soon as it opens can extend over a block.
There are also "Little Free Library" book exchange boxes.