The F-word discussion

Any suggestions on what to do with ARC copies? Friends, libraries - non takers. Would be great if we swapped books, but based on lack of participation in this group it would just be another futile effort. Yeah...sarcasm is my middle name

I give them to the library for their book sales. Also, I have one of those "little libraries" in my neighborhood (basically a box on a post), that people leave books and take books away. Students usually love getting the ARCs as their chances of buying new hard bounds are nil. And frankly, leaving them behind markets where homeless people gather is a service to mankind.

Janet wrote: "I give them to the library for their book sales. Also, I have one of those "little libraries" in my neighborhood (basically a box on a post), that people leave books and take books away. Students..."

My library refuses ARC's. I love the idea of a "little library"
Thx Janet, I have a project!! :D

Check 'em out! It's an amazing movement. One just appeared on my block one day.
www.littlefreelibrary.org

Janet wrote: "Check 'em out! It's an amazing movement. One just appeared on my block one day.
www.littlefreelibrary.org"

I will I really like the idea!!

You can swap it at PaperbackSwap or just release it in the wild using BookCrossing....

Carolyn wrote: "You can swap it at PaperbackSwap or just release it in the wild using BookCrossing...."

I thought ARC's were a no no on Paperbackswap? Hmmm must investigate. True there is always BookCrossing. Thx Carolyn :D

and an ARC is ...?

Naomi wrote: "and an ARC is ...?"

Advanced Readers Copy = unofficial copy of soon to be released book

thanks, Mal, for the clarification. How does somebody get such a thing?

Usually authors send out on their blogs or on goodreads or somewhere that they need reviewers of an upcoming book. I've done some of that in the past I think netgallary is a site or something like that too where non-indie authors post that stuff.

Naomi wrote: "thanks, Mal, for the clarification. How does somebody get such a thing?"

No problem Naomi, I'm glad you asked. Lots of ways to get ARC's. you can enter the giveaways on here GR First Reads - a majority of the books are ARC's and of course some are first copies. Check out Haaave Ya Met - there is a folder for both ARC's and BETA readers. Also the group Good Reviews. You can contact publishing houses with a letter expressing your interest. Lots of authors on GR reach out and ask if you'll review their ARC. So many ways my friend. That's a start....if you need more help email me, glad to assist.

Thanks, Mal. I'm going to check out the places you mentioned. I'm sure my husband will also appreciate your help in furthering my book acquisition addition. ;-)

(J/K -- he has almost as many books as i do)

Naomi wrote: "Thanks, Mal. I'm going to check out the places you mentioned. I'm sure my husband will also appreciate your help in furthering my book acquisition addition. ;-)

(J/K -- he has almost as many ..."

LOL!! Try http://www.paperbackswap.com