Too Many Books
Books have that uncanny ability to take over a room(s). We all love them so much, but at some point there are just too many. When they are spilling off the bookshelves, piles are toppling over, or you can’t see the floor any more, it is time to re-visit the books you are saving.
Keep those books moving and let others enjoy a good read.
You are not obligated to to keep every book you ever owned or read for the rest of your life. This is a change in your mind-set, but once you think it through it becomes more comfortable.
I love a good read just like you do, but when I am done I like to pass my book on to someone else. I want others to get the same enjoyment I had. If that book sits on my shelf it remains unread by so many other people. If it was a good read (not the best, but still quite good), pass it on…
Books you may decide to keep include:
Reference books that are current or relevant to you. These may include art books, cookbooks, professional titles.
Your absolute favorite fiction or non-fiction.
Great Places to Donate Books
At times you may have books you are ready to send off to someone else, but you don’t know who should be the recipient. These are my favorite places to donate books.
Adult Fiction and Non-fiction: Bookmark, Friends of the Oakland Library will happily take your gently used book donations. All sale proceeds support the Oakland Public Library.
Children’s Reading Books: East Bay Childrens Book Project
re-distributes books K-12 right here in Oakland.
School Textbooks books K-12: Books for the Barrios sends used textbooks and encyclopedias (as old as 1985) to the Philippines and kids who have no books.
You can always check with local schools and pre-schools as well.
