Had an idea about books....Anyone else interested??

[kristieuk]

I don't know if this is an idea that has been suggested before, or if anyone else thinks it is a good idea - but I seem to have accumulated a stack of books that I've read over the past year or so, that I know I won't read again, but that also I hang onto knowing they cost about a fiver each so I don't get rid of them!

I thought that maybe when someone has a book they no longer wanted, we could post it here, and then anyone who wanted to read it could let them know, it would be posted to them, and so on....

I read quite a lot, and it varies from easy read 'chick lit' to 'proper' literature, Dan Brown thrillers etc. I suppose between us all, we have quite a varied taste, and sometimes I feel that I don't really want to spend money on a genre of book that I might not like - so it could also be a good way of testing the water.

We could also post a link to that particular book, on say Amazon, so people who hadn't heard of it could read up on it.

Anyway, it's just a thought. Before I go through my books and post them here, perhaps you could let me have views on whether it's a good idea or not?

[Minniespal]

There is a web site called www.readitswapit.co.uk. You can swap books with other people. All you pay is the cost of postage. Perhaps this would be worth considering?

[jen_uk]

I think thats a great idea! I read ALOT and Ive got hundreds of books that that I probably wont read again but wont throw away.

[KayleeUK]

Great Idea - not that I have much chance to read at the moment :) But I know what you mean about not getting rid of them.

[kristieuk]

Just bumping this to see if anyone else would be interested....

[mandymouse]

Maybe is you put a list of a dozen or so books on (and anyone else who would like to join in) and then you can see what you would like to swap. I'm not a big reader, but I think this is a good idea.

[kristieuk]

Good idea - I'll have a sort out this morning, and see if we can get something started....

[gilld]

Great idea - I'm an avid reader and have loads of books - some of them old but in ok condition.

[vicky1bfc]

Great Idear-I'm another one with a load of book's i will never read again.

[kristieuk]

Ok, here goes for starters. Just had a bit of a sort, and these are some of the books I thought might interest, along with a link to the book on Amazon that gives details about it:-

For Who Whom the Bell Tolls
Ernest Hemingway
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0099481561/qid=1137401725/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_3_1/202-1452479-4546203

Robbie Williams - Feel
Chris Heath
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0091897548/qid=1137401888/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_2_1/202-1452479-4546203

Star of the Sea
Jospeh O'Connor
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0099469626/qid=1137401936/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_3_1/202-1452479-4546203

Pip
Freya North
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0099278375/qid=1137401982/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_2_1/202-1452479-4546203

Olivia Joules and the Overactive Imagination
Helen ' Bridget Jones' Fielding
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0330432745/qid=1137402053/sr=2-2/ref=sr_2_3_2/202-1452479-4546203

Cold Mountain
Charles Frazier
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0340680598/qid=1137402108/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_3_1/202-1452479-4546203

The Jane Austen Book Club
Karen Jay Fowler
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0141020261/qid=1137402167/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_3_1/202-1452479-4546203

The Da Vinci Code
Dan Brown
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0552149519/qid=1137402234/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_3_1/202-1452479-4546203

Angels and Demons
Dan Brown
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0552150738/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2_cp/202-1452479-4546203

They are all in good or reasonable condition. If you would like me to send one on, maybe post here so others can see it's gone, and then pm the address you want me to post it to, and I'll send it as soon as I can.

[lagunn]

hi!
i would like to read the robbie williams one if you dont mind .
i will pm you with my name and address if that is ok.
thanks
lesley.

[kristieuk]

Hi Lesley

Got your pm, thanks! I will post it off to you today. Thanks for getting involved. Hope you enjoy the book:flower:

[lagunn]

thankyou.

i have
wilt and
wilt on high
by tom sharpe
if anybody is interested.

[jen_uk]

I would love to read the Helen Fielding one if possible? :)

I will post some books of mine up here later.

[kristieuk]

Hi Jen,

That's fine - just pm the address you want me to post to, work, home, whatever, and I'll post it off when I post Lesley's.

[kristieuk]

thankyou.

i have
wilt and
wilt on high
by tom sharpe
if anybody is interested.

Lesley - I have always wanted to read Wilt, but never have. I'll pm you. Thanks very much!

[lagunn]

ok sending to you today.

[jen_uk]

I received my book this morning thankyou Kristie! Im off work with a cold so Ive made a good start on it already!

[lagunn]

i received my book too. but i am saving it to read on the plane to Orlando in 7 weeks. :sunny:

[kristieuk]

Glad you received your books! I didn't get mine yet, but I will start them on the weekend anyway - thanks Lesley. Hope we can keep this thing going....

[Englands Disney Gang]

Hi

I would love the

Dan Brown....Angels & Demons

Its probably the only one I have not read of his!!....if you still have it I would love to 'borrow' it (will PM you incase you have got it!!)

I have 100's of books as I read every night in bed!!!. If you all can wait till sunday I will sort them over the weekend and list them (most are chic flit books so easy/humour reading!!) my favourite author is Sophie Kinsella...when she has a new book I can read it within 24 hrs...the family know to leave me in peace!! :rotfl2:

I have given up on my local libary and now borrow from friend, buy and pop into local charity shops to buy!! :)

[kristieuk]

Glad you received your books! I didn't get mine yet, but I will start them on the weekend anyway - thanks Lesley. Hope we can keep this thing going....

[kristieuk]

Hi

I would love the

Dan Brown....Angels & Demons

Its probably the only one I have not read of his!!....if you still have it I would love to 'borrow' it (will PM you incase you have got it!!)

I have 100's of books as I read every night in bed!!!. If you all can wait till sunday I will sort them over the weekend and list them (most are chic flit books so easy/humour reading!!) my favourite author is Sophie Kinsella...when she has a new book I can read it within 24 hrs...the family know to leave me in peace!! :rotfl2:

I have given up on my local libary and now borrow from friend, buy and pop into local charity shops to buy!! :)

Jane - I still have it. I've responded to your pm!

[kristieuk]

Hi

I would love the

Dan Brown....Angels & Demons

Its probably the only one I have not read of his!!....if you still have it I would love to 'borrow' it (will PM you incase you have got it!!)

I have 100's of books as I read every night in bed!!!. If you all can wait till sunday I will sort them over the weekend and list them (most are chic flit books so easy/humour reading!!) my favourite author is Sophie Kinsella...when she has a new book I can read it within 24 hrs...the family know to leave me in peace!! :rotfl2:

I have given up on my local libary and now borrow from friend, buy and pop into local charity shops to buy!! :)

Jane - I still have it!

[mushumadness]

I woul love to be in this I will post some of my books tomorrow that I have finished

[kristieuk]

Excellent! I am just off to bed to finish my current book - normally I try to drag it out, but I'm excited about all the potential new books to read! Thanks everyone!

[Kernow_Clan]

Hi all

I agree with all of the above :-) as I am a dedicated book collector, though I am generally interested in First Edition Hardbacks only. I have a few books at home that I need to get rid of having recenlty upgraded them to First Editions. If any of you have First Editions please let me know by PM and I will reply letting you know whether or not I am interested.

I am happy to pay a few quid for each book + P&P

Ade

[mushumadness]

ok the books I have finished are

Annping Ching - Four Sisters Of Hope

Nora Roberts - Love By Design

Angela Blake - Betrayed

I am a romance nut lol, this first one isnt though

[kristieuk]

Lesley - got my books today, thank you very much!

Anna - I'll plough my way through these two, and then may well give you a shout for one or two of yours if no-one else has grabbed them!

[kristieuk]

Just bumping this again....

[traceycooper]

What a great idea Kristie!
If anyone out there has any Clive Cussler novels, please let me know, i collect them!!

[kristieuk]

Hey Tracey - how are you?? I have at some point read Clive Cussler but not sure where the books are - I'll have a hunt around for you and let you know if I find any!

Hope the wedding planning is going better than mine right now. I've been a bit rubbish lately :guilty: .

[traceycooper]

Ooh thanks Kristie, i love Clive Cussler - when i get the time to read!!!
I have quite a few of his books, let me know if you find any & i will check to see i have them or not.
Wedding planning!!!! At least you got started!!!!
Actually i have just printed off a load of page inserts to go inside the 2 invitations i have managed to make!!!! I will try to e-mail a pick of them, i am quite proud! Just another 150 or so to make!!!

[kristieuk]

Tracey, well done on getting started on those invites! I need a bit of a kick up the rear at the moment. I think I'll try and make some lists on the weekend, rather than have everything swimming around in my head at 4am.

I know that I have Clive Cussler books somewhere, but they may well be still at my Mums even though I moved out years ago, or in the attic. I'll let you know if I can find any!