Books on the Nightstand discussion

In another thread, several of us thought having a book exchange would be possible among us in the group. No one has to join, it is meant as a way to release books that we have loved (or not) or realized that we have multiple copies of (guilty!) and want to find a new home for.

The sender may post a book to offer to whomever wants it. First person to request it, should get it. The sender pays the postage.

I/we are hoping this will be equitable (i.e. not the same person always requests, multiple people will offer, etc.) Some may want to send several books at once in which case, the poster expects one person to take all of the books.

I'm not sure what else needs to be said. I have sent occasional books to different people in this group when I have seen that someone is interested (i.e. has the book on their TBR). I have not had issues doing that on my own.

This is meant as a friendly sharing, although we have Ann Kingman's go ahead on this project, again, this is a bunch of friendly people who are trying to "share the wealth" of their book riches and actually has nothing to do with Books on the Nightstand except that is how we originally "met" each other.

Be nice, and accurate in describing the condition of the book. (Let's not send books with no covers, falling apart, etc.)

The people involved in the swap need to work out conflicts between themselves.

This is meant to be helpful and fun. NOT a chore for anyone.

I will start.

I found I have duplicate copies of This is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper.

I am offering the paperback. It is in good shape, but I did buy it at a thrift store (I am picky about what I buy 2nd hand.)

First come, first serve.

I'll take it if you still have it! :)

I have a copy of The Light of Falling Stars by J. Robert Lennon to give away. Paperback, used but good condition.

Hannah wrote: "I'll take it if you still have it! :)"
Hannah, it is yours. Since I'm in Phoenix and the book is back in Ohio (home), I will not be able to mail it until Wednesday. I will message you to get your address when I get back home.

I have an extra copy of Still Life by Louise Penny (#2 of the inspector Gamache series) never opened or read.
I also have a copy of Hausfrau by Jill Esbaum in pretty good condition.

I would love the Louise Penny!

Linda, thank you for starting this new thread. Here is a nonfiction book : I have a new paperback copy of Whistling Vivaldi by Claude Steele that I would be happy to give to an interested reader.

How do you feel about giving away ARCs? I have several that I'd be willing to pass on if we can agree that it's ok.

I think it should be safe to exchange ARCs since we're not asking for money.

Britany wrote: "How do you feel about giving away ARCs? I have several that I'd be willing to pass on if we can agree that it's ok."

I agree ARCs are fine since we are not asking for money. Please make sure that it is an ARC. Some people may not want those.

I've had ARCs two times to sign. The first author signed AND corrected / made the changes in the book for me. The other author signed the book under a note that there were 3000 changes in the printed book compared to the ARC.

Thanks Ladies!

Offering A Constellation of Vital Phenomena, paperback, Anthony Marra. Condition-Used, Very Good, Read twice.
Will mail media rate to member of this group.

After offering a book this morning it occurred to me that I would need the mailing address of the person requesting.This prompted me to change my settings to allow anyone to message me on GR. Does anyone have any thoughts on the best way for giver and recipient to contact each other?

I think even if you have not friended a person they are able to push your name and then send message which is private.

Dianne wrote: "I think even if you have not friended a person they are able to push your name and then send message which is private."

Thanks Dianne. I'll leave it for the moment but if I get too many unwanted messages I'll change the setting again. That's easy enough to do.

Whistling Vivaldi sounds interesting to me. :)

Carol wrote: "Dianne wrote: "I think even if you have not friended a person they are able to push your name and then send message which is private."

Thanks Dianne. I'll leave it for the moment but if I get too ..."

Carol, I sent a message through GoodReads to my requester (who is not a "friend"). This way the address will stay confidential between the person getting the book and me.

I would like to offer a paperback copy of The Rosie Project. Used but good condition.

Linda wrote: "Carol, I sent a message through GoodReads to my requester (who is not a "friend"). This way the address will stay confidential between the person getting the book and me. "

Thanks Linda...that's a good idea. May not make any difference as no takers yet but I do have other books to offer. Next week maybe.

Hi Carol, I'll take Vital Phenomena if it's still available.

A wrote: "Hi Carol, I'll take Vital Phenomena if it's still available."

It is and I'd be happy to send it to you. Message me and I'll get it in the mail early this week via media mail. Happy Reading.

Thank you for organizing this, Linda! Great idea and great way to "pay it forward." :) I will go through my book list and put some on in the near future.

Offering a pristine paperback copy of Major Pettigrew's Last Stand. Will mail via media mail. BTW, I really enjoyed this book.

Ellen wrote: "Whistling Vivaldi sounds interesting to me. :)"

Hi Ellen, it is yours. I will get in the mail within the week!

I have the audio version of Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife by Mary Roach. I bought it from a used bookstore so the package shows signs of being opened & closed several times. The CDs are fine, though.

Tina wrote: "I have the audio version of Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife by Mary Roach. I bought it from a used bookstore so the package shows signs of being opened & closed several times. The..."

I'm all for Mary Roach, Tina, and that is one that I have not read. My husband would enjoy it, too.

I will pop it in the mail on Monday if you message me your address, Linda. I hope you enjoy it!

Carol wrote: "Offering a pristine paperback copy of Major Pettigrew's Last Stand. Will mail via media mail. BTW, I really enjoyed this book." Carol, is this one still available?

I have a copy of Swapping Lives by Jane Green. Will mail media rate to anyone CONUS.

Katherine wrote: "Carol wrote: "Offering a pristine paperback copy of Major Pettigrew's Last Stand. Will mail via media mail. BTW, I really enjoyed this book." Carol, is this one still available?"

Yes it is Katherine. Message me your address and I will send it media mail, probably Monday.

I just finished reading Major Pettigrew's Last Stand and loved it!

Up for grabs to a GR friend

Necroscope: Resurgence The Lost Years Vol. Two First Edition
Brian Lumley
Used - clean, pages, no markings, intact dust jacket

Can't bear to just not give it to someone who would not appreciate it.

I'm removing The Light of Falling Stars because no one requested it. Normally, I would give it some more time, but I'm moving soon and need to donate what I'm not taking. Just wanted to give you guys a heads-up!

I have the following to give away if anyone is interested :)

The Girl in the Green Sweater: A Life in Holocaust's Shadow - paperback like new

Seriously... I'm Kidding - paperback like new

Far to Go - paperback like new

Assassination Vacation - paperback fair condition

The Girl Who Fell from the Sky - paperback good condition

Moby-Duck: The True Story of 28,800 Bath Toys Lost at Sea and of the Beachcombers, Oceanographers, Environmentalists, and Fools, Including the Author, Who Went in Search of Them - hardback like new

The Peach Keeper - paperback like new

Sacred Hearts - paperback fair condition

If no one has asked, I'll take Assassination Vacation. Please & thank you!

Awesome Tina...message me your address and I will get it in the mail on Monday!

I have A Confederacy of Dunces if anyone wants it - I have two copies somehow.

I would like a copy. How do we do this? I haven't done this before.

I would love The Girl in the Green Sweater if no one has asked for it please. Thank you!

Jessy wrote: "I would love The Girl in the Green Sweater if no one has asked for it please. Thank you!"

Jessy...send me your address and I will get it in the mail this week!

Anissa wrote: "I would like a copy. How do we do this? I haven't done this before." Anissa - which book do you want? There are several available. Just say which one you want and then message your address to the person who offered it up. Then if you have any books you would like to offer, just post them here. :)

Katherine wrote: "I have A Confederacy of Dunces if anyone wants it - I have two copies somehow." I would like it.

Katherine wrote: "Anissa wrote: "I would like a copy. How do we do this? I haven't done this before." Anissa - which book do you want? There are several available. Just say which one you want and then message your a..."ty!

Offering a paperback edition in excellent condition of The Shoemaker's Wife by Adriana Trigiani

Jessy wrote: "Offering a paperback edition in excellent condition of The Shoemaker's Wife by Adriana Trigiana"

I'm not interested, Jessy, but I did want to encourage others. It is such a great story.

Linda wrote: "Jessy wrote: "Offering a paperback edition in excellent condition of The Shoemaker's Wife by Adriana Trigiana"

I'm not interested, Jessy, but I did want to encourage others. It is such a great story." I though I wouldn't like it but I loved it even when it made me cry.

Read once copy of Out of Orange: A Memoir
Excellent condition. Hardbound

GoodReads message me with address and I'll mail media rate to the first person who wants to meet the real woman behind the glasses.

Up for grabs - just message me here with your address and I'll mail any of these out to you. No fuss, just good reading.
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