Embrace the Quirky!
Think Spring! Book Swaps and Things.
Hey QBGs!
First of all, I apologize for the cyber-silence. I get overwhelmed by the internet sometimes. I recently had a Book Swap at my house that was just so delightful that I wanted to share it with you. There was lots of yummy food and a ginormous amount of books which, miraculously, found new homes with fellow readers in the community. Picture it: A place where the books are free and delightful snacks are served while you make your selections. You bring books that have been with you for a while that you really want others to read. People who have read the book you want to read are nearby to talk to you about it if you have questions. And again, the books are free. Sound good? Well it makes a great recession-era party idea.
Many people said they had never been to a book swap, I certainly hadn't until I hosted one so I just wanted to spread the idea around so maybe this can take root in other cities where there are QBGs. Anyway, go forth and swap.
love reading,
Zachari
First of all, I apologize for the cyber-silence. I get overwhelmed by the internet sometimes. I recently had a Book Swap at my house that was just so delightful that I wanted to share it with you. There was lots of yummy food and a ginormous amount of books which, miraculously, found new homes with fellow readers in the community. Picture it: A place where the books are free and delightful snacks are served while you make your selections. You bring books that have been with you for a while that you really want others to read. People who have read the book you want to read are nearby to talk to you about it if you have questions. And again, the books are free. Sound good? Well it makes a great recession-era party idea.
Many people said they had never been to a book swap, I certainly hadn't until I hosted one so I just wanted to spread the idea around so maybe this can take root in other cities where there are QBGs. Anyway, go forth and swap.
love reading,
Zachari
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Permalink Reply by Lex on -
omG!!!!! I LOVE IT. Do you have pictures? I totally want to feature this on the Combahee Survival Skillshare. What a great example you are sis!
love you!!!
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Permalink Reply by zach on -
I have no pictures of the event but i do have a picture of the books that were left over. please, feature away. do you need anything more in terms of writing?
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Permalink Reply by zach on
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Z,
I would sing the "Toy Story" theme song "You've Got a Friend in Me" but I'll refrain. Anyway, it's a good way to make friends as well. You have no idea how many people came because they were intrigued by the idea itself. "Free books? Food? Can I come?" that's how it went. Oh, and we made the cutest bookmarks! Pics to come.
love reading,
Z
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Permalink Reply by Jade on -
I have plenty of books stashed away in boxes. Shame on me! What a great idea Zach, and now I'm off to find some readers. Is there an effective way of swapping via internet/mail?
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Permalink Reply by zach on
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i don't know. this was intended as a sort of low-tech low-budget venture. if you figure something out though, let us know.
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Permalink Reply by Iesha Mona on -
I might do this with my department at grad school. I think the key is to find as many people who love books and reading as I do
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