Thread: An SRP book chain?

Originally Posted by jockeys

I'd be interested in doing it, maybe by country

What do you mean 'by country'?

I think PUDU may have the idea, use your library card, those that can agree with a book selection, read that book, and then discuss it on the forum or thru PM. Others may wish to chose other authors/genre. Think of postage saved/ trips to post etc. It would be cheap and convenient, and not only do you get a chance to read a good book, you'll also have the opportunity to discuss it amongst friends.

Originally Posted by sidneykidney

What do you mean 'by country'?

americans send their books to other americans, brits send their books to other brits, etc. mailing a book overseas costs more than just buying it, unless it's a rare and expensive tome.

(off topic, I love the word "tome" but I hardly ever get the chance to use it in a sentence... forgive me)

Originally Posted by Pudu

I would guess a good old library card will be easier than mailing books about the world from person to person.

If you want to share your interest in reading how about a book discussion forum. You could decide on the book to be discussed a month or two ahead of time and then have at it.

Just a thought.

I like this idea. With the cost of postage I could nearly afford to buy the book in paperback. We have a nice used bood store that sells most paperbacks cheep. Just post a title and those who want to read that book could then have an open disscusion.
I might have to wait untill winter to participate due to time.

Don

Originally Posted by jockeys

americans send their books to other americans, brits send their books to other brits, etc. mailing a book overseas costs more than just buying it, unless it's a rare and expensive tome.

(off topic, I love the word "tome" but I hardly ever get the chance to use it in a sentence... forgive me)

So far there have only been Americans interested in this. I am the only brit. I think, with that in mind I will take a step back and let you folks organize it amongst yourselves. Let me know how it goes.

Well the book reading club is a good idea.

Sorry Sidney but when I did look into the cost of shipping a decent paperback to you it would be cheaper to paypal you the purchase price

Since I imagine a book circle would mean the same guy would alays be shipping across the pond I really would feel for the guy.

I'd be in on a book reading and discussion club!!

I have a ton of books. Mostly fantasy and spy / politic fiction.

The thing is: I never pass on good books. I keep all good bookd so that I may read them again, which I do every now and again. I also take a lot of care to make sure my books stay in good condition, so no broken spine, no dogears, ... Even my pratchetts -some of whish I've read 8 times- look good except for where I hold the pages with my thumb.
Because most other do not take as much care as I do, I never lend books to anyone else.

I do have a pile of books that I do not want to hang on to, and I will gladly donate them to the book initiative. These books are not bad or anything, but I just can't see myself reading them a second time.
Most of them are non-fantasy books.
Normally I sell them at a second hand bookstore, but it's been a while since I went there.

Once I send them out I have no need to get them back. The only thing I ask is that the shipping is paid for.
I will compile an index of those books, if there is interest.

Originally Posted by Bruno

I do have a pile of books that I do not want to hang on to, and I will gladly donate them to the book initiative. These books are not bad or anything, but I just can't see myself reading them a second time.
Most of them are non-fantasy books.
Normally I sell them at a second hand bookstore, but it's been a while since I went there.

Once I send them out I have no need to get them back. The only thing I ask is that the shipping is paid for.
I will compile an index of those books, if there is interest.

We have a box full of unwanted or duplicate books we want to get rid of. So thats a good idea Bruno. I'll dig the box out and compile a list of what we have and post it. I can't remember what's in there only that there are some Star Wars books up for grabs.