Buying Some Used Paperback Books
By Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78833)
East Tawas, Michigan
June 19, 2023 10:20am CST
We have a place in Tawas City, where I can buy used books. The
paperback books are cheap, about 25 cents.
I will purchase a couple books, read them and then give them to
the library.
The library has a few shelves of books, just inside the door at City Hall. These are free for the taking and also, I can contribute some books for other people.
I knew other cities had it available, but I didn't know Tawas had started doing this. I have about ten books someone else will be happy to read.
It's an easy way to obtain books to read and also share with other readers
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13 responses
@LadyDuck (502316)
• Italy
19 Jun 23
@kobesbuddy It was such a wonderful idea. I often bring old books that I do not need anymore and pick up something to read.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
19 Jun 23
That was a wonderful way to recycle those phone booths and various books, too!
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@snowy22315 (208817)
• United States
19 Jun 23
I hardly ever read books with pages anymore. I prefer electronic methods, but if I do want a book, I will find find something at the Little Free Library. I donate maybe 4 or 5 and take one.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
19 Jun 23
I don't like staring at a screen, it hurts my eyes. I have cataracts and the optometrist said I shouldn't do that. I love regular books, it keeps my mind from dwelling on negative thoughts.
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@AmbiePam (120641)
• United States
19 Jun 23
@kobesbuddy That's really cool. The last time I was at the library there was a moderate crowd, but when they have the yearly sale of library books they are done with, people really show up. My mom loved that event. I'd like to see more little kids at the library myself.
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
19 Jun 23
Our libraries are both very busy. There are people milling in and out all week long. East Tawas City Hall is in the same building, right next door. The free books are on two shelves, right inside the door.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
19 Jun 23
I use books to take me away, from anxiety and worrying.
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@LindaOHio (222280)
• United States
19 Jun 23
We have two branches and one main library within a short drive from us. When they have book sales they are really terrific, especially the main library. That's where I've gotten most of my books. I really need to start reading again.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
19 Jun 23
I got back to reading about five years ago. It has helped keep my mind off worrying and various problems. Some of the issues never even happened!
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
19 Jun 23
@LindaOHio I was never an avid reader, as a young girl. I was usually outdoors, doing something else. Now I like being indoors, so reading is a wonderful pastime. I love it!
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@LindaOHio (222280)
• United States
19 Jun 23
@kobesbuddy I know once I start reading again that I won't be able to put the book down; but it's just getting started that I'm having trouble with. I don't know why.
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@MarieCoyle (59150)
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19 Jun 23
There is a place not far from me that I can also get 25cent books. If I find some I like, I usually read them and pass them to the assisted living not far from me. They love books and share them among themselves, so it's all good. Nice of you to share, as well, Kharla.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
19 Jun 23
We have an assisted living home and three other facilities for the disabled. I never thought to donate books there, thanks for this wonderful idea:)
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@MarieCoyle (59150)
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19 Jun 23
@kobesbuddy
One lady told me she loves romance books. I don't really read those, but I bought her a few and took them to her, she was thrilled. They are so appreciative and love the attention.
@marguicha (230351)
• Chile
19 Jun 23
I wish I could do that with some of my paper books. I´ll have to check whether anyone wants some.
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@marguicha (230351)
• Chile
19 Jun 23
@kobesbuddy I will have to do this soon. I´m full of old books.
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
19 Jun 23
Recycling older books, I really like doing this!
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@FourWalls (86624)
• United States
19 Jun 23
That’s cool. There are “little libraries” around as well, little boxes built with the “take one or leave one” philosophy. Pass those books around!
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
19 Jun 23
And when someone is finished with my books, they can share them, too!
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@DaddyEvil (174335)
• United States
19 Jun 23
The public library here won't accept books anymore. I tried to give them boxes of books several years ago.
@RasmaSandra (97954)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Jun 23
Sounds like a great thing to do and you can enjoy reading the books in the meantime,
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
19 Jun 23
If other people enjoy reading some of my books, this is great!
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Jun 23
Those used books are valuable, to other readers! And their used books, are valuable to you!
@Beestring (15373)
• Hong Kong
20 Jun 23
I usually donate books to the small library of our community center here.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Jun 23
City Hall is the same as our Community Center. That's where people in East Tawas work, to keep things in the city running smoothly.
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