Angeline Gallant's Blog - Posts Tagged "second-chances"
What A Discovery!
Today I made a very interesting discovery. There is a website that reminds me of the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants - but for books. You register a book, write a note on the front cover along with its unique code and then "send it off into the wild" which means it has begun its journey to places unknown.
How cool for books that have been sitting on my bookshelves for ages - or in some cases, boxes because of "clutter!" I love the idea of these books getting to go on an adventure and be enjoyed by others for free. In fact, I believe authors should utilize this and get at least one copy of their book out there - and then track to see where it ends up.
The whole idea is very cool. So tonight I found a book I've had for years but have not gotten around to read and likely never will at this rate, I wrote in the front cover and included the unique code for anyone who finds it. The entire process was incredibly simple.
Then as I was thinking of different places where I could leave the book I decided to check out the website's forum and read posts about people leaving them in little free libraries - I believe that is what they are called. I've seen them when out for walks before.
The concept behind it is that you take a book - and leave a book behind. Some are really very cute! I did a Google search to see if there are any in my area and found listed on Google a Facebook group dedicated to them in my city.
Bingo!
So tomorrow I hope to go for a walk with my son and get some fresh air while putting out some of the books I have lying around here so they can begin their journey.
I'm actually super excited about this. This concept is really special and I'm so glad to be a part of it. I will be interested to see what type of books are in these libraries and will also be curious to see how long it takes for the books I leave to be "found."
Once the lockdown lifts, it will be neat to drop off books in other cities I travel to as well. Give them their first break out of my local area. If you are interested in participating, the website is www.bookcrossing.com and in the referral part, please put my name, AngelineGallant (no spaces).
Thanks!
How cool for books that have been sitting on my bookshelves for ages - or in some cases, boxes because of "clutter!" I love the idea of these books getting to go on an adventure and be enjoyed by others for free. In fact, I believe authors should utilize this and get at least one copy of their book out there - and then track to see where it ends up.
The whole idea is very cool. So tonight I found a book I've had for years but have not gotten around to read and likely never will at this rate, I wrote in the front cover and included the unique code for anyone who finds it. The entire process was incredibly simple.
Then as I was thinking of different places where I could leave the book I decided to check out the website's forum and read posts about people leaving them in little free libraries - I believe that is what they are called. I've seen them when out for walks before.
The concept behind it is that you take a book - and leave a book behind. Some are really very cute! I did a Google search to see if there are any in my area and found listed on Google a Facebook group dedicated to them in my city.
Bingo!
So tomorrow I hope to go for a walk with my son and get some fresh air while putting out some of the books I have lying around here so they can begin their journey.
I'm actually super excited about this. This concept is really special and I'm so glad to be a part of it. I will be interested to see what type of books are in these libraries and will also be curious to see how long it takes for the books I leave to be "found."
Once the lockdown lifts, it will be neat to drop off books in other cities I travel to as well. Give them their first break out of my local area. If you are interested in participating, the website is www.bookcrossing.com and in the referral part, please put my name, AngelineGallant (no spaces).
Thanks!
