I have been considering for a little while trying to start some sort of occasional competition for my loyal (and not so loyal) readers. I read a reasonable amount and many of the books that I read end up lying around the house getting in the way. I have two ideas, either to start some sort of informal book swapping service so that fellow readers can send books to each other using my blog as a way of communicating (entirely based on faith and honour, no cash involved) or to simply give away my used books to people who ask. The idea being that I post which book I am giving away maybe with a short review and then those who want it leave a comment explaining why they should be the one to get it, I will then decide who to send it to.
Any thoughts?
If anyone has a spare copy of Interpretation of a Murder then please send it to me, I left my half read copy in a hotel in Leeds.
That previous picture was really beautiful to me, it's the use of color and the theme of the sky/clouds/sun, etc. I have pictures in my home my mother painted, I appreciate artists. What country is the painter from?
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with your book sharing idea. Something to think about.
Di
We do have a copy of 'Interpretation of a murder', which you are welcome to, but it will have to be after we have read it (this could be a while, as two children means absolutely no time to yourself at all to do anything, we are discovering! Even struggling to read my book club recommendation every six weeks!)
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Great Idea.
ReplyDeleteObviously it will be the brits who will want your books in the main.
If everybody lists what they have or want I will execute the physical exchange when I visit at the beginning of August.
We have amassed shelves of p/b which we would happily pass on/share.
TGIF.
3 to go.
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Interesting observation that mainly "the brits" will be interested in your books!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if I am considered a brit?
Problem is that postage costs more than the book from here sometimes.
Publication dates differ though and some books may not be available both sides of the pond.
Sounds like a good idea - I sort-of do it already.
WRM