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There's nothing nicer on a dark winter's day than to curl up and lose yourself in a good story. We're spoilt for choice nowadays with such a wide variety of books. It does seem wasteful, though, to buy a book and read it just once then have it lying around gathering dust.

There are lots of ways to dispose of your old books and to get new ones. These are some suggestions:


Read It Swap It

Why not pop over to http://www.readitswapit.co.uk and find out how to swap your old books for new ones, for the cost of second class postage. Today, 27 September 2006, there are 67620 books available for swapping, you should be able to find one you fancy!
NOTE: this is for United Kingdom only.


Lovereading

Not sure which book to read next? Read reviews and download sample chapters from all sorts of books at http://www.lovereading.co.uk


Lulu

Lulu is a "place on the web where you can publish, sell and buy any and all things digital — books, music, comics, photographs, movies". Books can be ordered, printed and delivered to you at very reasonable cost BUT if you're in a hurry you can download electronic copies, some are FREE.

Visit http://www.lulu.com/uk to browse what's on offer.


Newspapers online

Save the planet and your money by reading your daily newspaper online.

The Telegraph

The Sun

The Times

The Guardian

If your favourite is not in the list above then visit British Media Online which lists ALL National and Local papers.


Book Crossing

Bookcrossing is the practice of leaving a book in a public place to be picked up and read by others, who then do likewise. When you've finished with your book, register it on the website, then set it free and watch it's journey : http://www.bookcrossing.com


 
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