What do I do with my books?!

Wondering what to do with your books once you’ve read them?  Here are some ideas I’ve used and some I’ve recently discovered…

1. PaperBackSwap: Swap out books for other books and just pay the shipping.
2. SwapTree: Another swapping ground where you can swap your books.
3. Goodreads: Now you can list books from your shelf that you’re willing to part with.
4. LibraryThing: Now you can list books from your shelf and give them away like the Early Reviewer giveaways.
5. Local Libraries: They might be interested in some of your books so they have extra copies to loan out.
6. Local Schools & Childcare Centers: The kids and teachers are always looking for new reading materials in the classroom.
7. Freecycle: Check out your local freecycle.  It’s a great place not only to get rid of books gathering dust on your shelf but to get rid of other items (and receive) that individuals no longer want and wish to keep out of the landfills.  You never know what you can vome up with.  I’ve gotten books, home decorations, and even 3 desktops through it!
8. Books for Soldiers: Send “care packages for the mind” to troops stationed overseas—providing priceless respite from undoubtedly tough surroundings.
9. Books To Prisoners: This program encourages rehabilitation through reading.
10. Local Homeless Shelters: Check out your local homeless shelter.  Along with the typical clothing, bedding, toiletry items some also take book donations.
11. Online Groups: Check out the groups your in, someone’s always looking for a way to get something free.
12. Giveaways:  Why not give away some of your gently used reads in book giveaways?  I’ve given out a gently used reviewed book after reviewing it before.  The receiver never even knew it was read since I took such good care with the copy.

Do you know of any other ways to DONATE (not sell) your books when you’re done with them?
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