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Thought I'd share this re books

I work for a college and we have a scheme whereby unwanted books are placed in the staff area. These are available for anyone to take and bring back when they're finished. The scheme has really taken off. It's a great way to get rid of books you've already read and there's a continual supply of new reads available!

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  • whatatwit
    whatatwit Posts: 5,424 Forumite
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    I started doing this where I work, in a launderette, it's great. Saves me a fortune not having to buy books.
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  • nuttywoman
    nuttywoman Posts: 2,203 Forumite
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    I read somewhere that they do this round Manchester, just leave books here and there for whoever wants to read it, once read they the person puts it back etc.
  • Penelope_Penguin
    Penelope_Penguin Posts: 17,216 Forumite
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    Great idea :j As this isn't really Old Style, I'll move it to the Green and Ethical Board.

    Penny. x
    :rudolf: Sheep, pigs, hens and bees on our Teesdale smallholding :rudolf:
  • This sounds like bookcrossing to me
    I won't buy it if I can make or borrow it instead
  • Great idea if you work with a lot of people.
    I use both Book Crossing and Read It Swap It - both fab websites
    HTH
    DSX
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