I have too many books on paper, and it seems difficult to get rid of them. Throwing them into recycling would be sacriledge.
Definitely a first world problem, I admit.
Definitely a first world problem, I admit.
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@liw@identi.ca could donate them to your local library
At least in these parts, libraries don't take used books. Neither do used book stores, except very specific kinds of books. Hospitals might, but it depends. There is no organised book donation anywhere.
To set books free into the wild with tracking.
http://goodreads.com/ (look for book exchange)
To arrange for new homes.
Reminds me I never did check what happened to the Ted Nelson book that I registered with bookcrossing and shelved next to WWW for Dummies at the local library..
I've tried bookcrossing a couple of times, but I don't want to litter the streets with the volume of stuff I want to get rid of. Also, it and goodreads are yet more web sites to sign up for...
I thank everyone for the advice, but I don't really need it. I know how to get rid of the stuff, I'm just whinging about having to do anything about it. (But I sorted things into piles of keepers and otherwise, and did a bit of sorting based on which of my friends will be getting heavy presents this year. Bwahaha.)
I thank everyone for the advice, but I don't really need it. I know how to get rid of the stuff, I'm just whinging about having to do anything about it. (But I sorted things into piles of keepers and otherwise, and did a bit of sorting based on which of my friends will be getting heavy presents this year. Bwahaha.)