Got Used Books? Want Used Books?

Do you have piles and piles of books all over the place? Do you have a book habit that is causing your home to turn into a book fort? Is your savings account dwindling due to your incredible need to buy books? Are your loved ones becoming concerned about your need for a book fix?

There may be hope for you.

The site BookMooch is just what you need. It's a "community to exchange used books", for free! All you do is sign up, it's free, and spans worldwide, no domestic restrictions.

You must enter in books you have that you are willing to give away in exchange for what you want. The site is based on a point system. For every two books you receive you must give away one of yours. (There are other values too.) The site is connected to Amazon.com to help you create your inventory (give away) and wish lists. You can create a wishlist, and you can find books you want. You only pay for the shipping of your books to others. The site keeps track of your points and wishlist. You are notified when one of your wishlist books becomes cataloged.

The point of the site is to keep people reading books and make more use of existing books. They work with a few charities where you can donate your earned points. This is such a great idea. I encourage you to give it a try.

Thanks John and Jan Buckman for a great idea!

Happy hunting moochers!