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Vicki Smith's avatar

What a wonderful idea. I recently sent a couple of boxes of books to sellbackyourbook.com. I was afraid that if I donated them somewhere they might be tossed in a dumpster and this particular site takes only books they think they can sell. They generally offer only a pittance, but they cover shipping costs. I am going to check out Book Crossing. Thanks.

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peter grace's avatar

When you mention sailing and books in the one article I am in immediately.

I used to sail competitively on Sydney Harbour when I was in high school.

I have never been able to read fast and at first it was laborious, but I improved over time and love learning new things.

I follow the M'Cheyne's calendar for daily bible readings and have learnt so much over the last 40 years. If those who think it is not God's perfect word did this they would change their minds.

I remember when I used to read Huck Finn to my wife when we first were married and it put us both in stitches. I also have a large collection of books. Some are from my studying days and others from my interests in theology, science, history and music. All my cupboards are full of them and I dare not lend them out as they never come back and some are not in print any more. I even sell some authors who have to be imported and cannot be bought locally as these books are very special.

I wish I had more time to read, but on a farm your work is never done.

As libraries close or de-clutter you will find a source of free books and also schools tend to throw out the books the new teachers don't like. You would not believe the wastage at these places.

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