Admit it: you have books that you bought with good intentions five years ago but never read. Or you have books you read and enjoyed but will never read again. Your bookshelves are full, and you have stacks here and there in the house, arranged in a way you hope looks artistic. (We won’t mention the paper sacks in the garage.) You could name 3 more titles you’d like to have, but how can you justify bringing home one more book?

It’s hard to throw away books, and not all of us have the opportunity to donate them to the library used book sale. At Book Mooch, however, you can trade with other book lovers. Registration is free, and the system for earning points by trading is explained clearly and simply.

Knowing that someone is eagerly awaiting the arrival of your book and is planning to treat it with the respect it deserves may make it easier to part with. When you have finished spring cleaning, you’ll have enough points to request the titles you’ve been wanting with a clear conscience.

I’m typing these words in a room I refer to as “the library.” Looking around, I think I see a summer project at hand…

Posted Mon, 30 Apr 2007 01:00:57 and filed under Literature, eNotes. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.