Should we start a book exchange club?

I don't know if this has been covered before, but from the treads I read today, it seems like a lot of members read a lot. I have a ton of books I need to go through in the next few weeks. I know I have to get rid of some of them, but I really don't want to just sell them or throw them out. Would anybody be interested in them?

Maybe we can start a book exchange? No cost, just the price of sending them to someone that might enjoy them?

Let me know what you think. I have to get ready for work, so I won't be online until later tonight but give me your opinions.

I think that is a really good idea. I posted in another thread that I have a lot of book that I have read and am ready to pass on. Some hard back some paper back but all in good condition. I am willing to send them anywhere!

I'd be interested.

I have lots of books too!! I would be interested.

Perhaps we should start compiling lists of what we have or authors? or do we just want to send a whole load of books take what you want to read and pass the rest on?

I would be interested too

I think a list of at least genres would be good so people aren't getting something they won't like at all

I think all of mine are murder mysteries with a little romance.

Should we just start a thead about what we have available, either by genre or title and let people post saying what they are interested in receiving? Or, PM if they aren't comfortable posting the address in the main forum?

I am going through my books this weekend but if anyone is ready to start this, go for it!

I have probably 100 mystery / suspense type books sitting here that I have read and not taken to the library to donate yet

Originally Posted by calico2222

Should we just start a thead about what we have available, either by genre or title and let people post saying what they are interested in receiving? Or, PM if they aren't comfortable posting the address in the main forum?

I am going through my books this weekend but if anyone is ready to start this, go for it!

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I would advise EVERYONE not to post their address publicly on the forums!

I have 2 at work with me now that have been read and I can send out for sure. They are

Mariah Stewart- Dark Truth
Patricia Cornwell- Trace (Hard Cover)

FOR SECURITY REASONS, PLEASE DO NOT POST PERSONAL DETAILS ON THE FORUM. ANY PERSONAL DETAILS ARE BEST DONE VIA PM OR E-MAIL

Here is my list of books in this room - I will get the rest out of the box in the spare room once Matt gets home and moves all his hockey and work stuff

Jan Burke – Nine – Mystery
Lisa Gardner – Gone – Suspense
Lisa Gardner – The Killing House – Suspense
Lisa Gardner – The Next Accident – Suspense
Carolyn Hart – Death of the Party – Mystery
Kathy Reichs – Fatal Voyage – Forensic Thriller
Kathy Reichs – Deadly Decisions – Forensic Thriller
Lynn Abercrombie – Blind Fear – Crime
Jonathan Baine – Unwound – Mystery
Robert Ludlum – The Bourne Supremacy
Elizabeth George – A Place of Hiding – Mystery
Stephen White – Critical Conditions – Thriller
Alex Kava – One False Move – Crime Thriller
John Lescroart – The Second Chair – Legal Thriller
Karin Slaughter – KissCut – Crime
Stella Cameron – Kiss Them Goodbye – Romantic Suspense
Peter Straub – Lost Boy Lost Girl – Horror
Karon Yapalater – An Hour to Kill – Psychological Thriller
Catherine Coulter – Blow Out – Crime Thriller
Beverly Barton – Close Enough to Kill
Tess Gerritsen – Vanish - Thriller

I can assure you that each of them will come with a little of the boys as they have an obsession with playing with books and so have random cat fur in them

Give me a few days to sort out my book and I will post a list!!

I think that a book exchange is a great idea...I only really have romance novels tho..Some are suspenseful, historical, and just the regular Harlequin and Siloette (sp?) I also have a couple trilogies and sets that go along. Here are some titles I know off the top of my head..
Hannah Howell-Conquerors Kiss (Historical)
Joan Johnston-The Rivals (suspense)
Patricia Gaffney-Lily (historical)
Judith McNaught-Whitney, my Love (Historical)
Elizabeth Crane-Reflections in Time
Julianne MacLean-Surrender to a Scoundrel (Historical)
Linda Lael Miller-Yankee Wife (Historical)

Ive got tons more that I have to go through...

My husband was sick all weekend, so I didn't have a chance to go through my books, but I will this weekend. I'm so glad people think this is a good idea though! I'll get back with my list soon.