When you don't have the money to buy books.. but love to read.

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I joined a site that swaps books. I've been a member for a year. The concept is this: You post whatever books you're willing to part with. I think you get 3 credits for posting 10 books. Each credit can be used to get a book for yourself. If someone wants one of your books, they'll send a request in an email. You accept the request, print a wrapper on your computer, and mail the book. No hand addressing envelopes, their name and address prints out. You pay the postage to mail the book. When the other person gets it, they'll mark it received, you'll get a credit to get another book. When you want a book, click on request next to the book name, that person will accept your request and mail you the book, paying postage. It uses one of your credits and you pay nothing. I've been here for a year, saved 200.00, read most books whenever they came out, and if they havent come out yet or are not available, you just put it on your list and when someone does post it, an email will come to you letting you know you can have it. What a great concept. You pay less than 3 bucks to mail a book media mail. Most often I pay 1.59. I've cleared my bookshelves, I get new books all the time, and theres always going to be someone out there wanting a book that you have. Softcover, hardcover, research books, kids books, audio books.. everything! So, I'm throwing it out there, if its something you want to join, let me know, I'll get you the info. Any questions, let me know too.