For readers, books that speak to their unique perspectives, minds, and souls are jewels worth looking for. Naturally, Black women are not the exception.
Sitting at the intersection between racism and sexism, Black women face unique setbacks that paint their experience differently from others. While finding themselves represented used to be a challenge, it is now easier than ever to find good books for an African American female audience.
Today, we’ll discuss one of the most popular ways of decluttering: giving your old books a new life by donating them to other people and organizations. This post will be helpful if you have a few (or many reads) you want to get rid of in bulk without a hassle.
We already covered New York when we discussed the best places to sell books in the area. Today, we’ll focus on the local organizations and online resources that accept book donations in New York City and surrounding areas.
In a concerning development for the book industry, the United States Postal Service (USPS) filed a proposal on December 20, 2024, to eliminate Bound Printed Matter (BPM) Flats and Parcels from its services.
If implemented, this change would have far-reaching consequences for publishers, booksellers, and, most importantly, readers across America.
Military romance books blend the intensity of serving the country with dedication, the tender pull of romance, and an intriguing splash of spice to keep readers turning pages.
From heart-pounding adventure to heart-warming tenderness, this list contains the best ‘can’t put down’ romance novels that feature one or more characters in the armed forces.
If your shelves are overflowing with children’s books that you or your kids have outgrown, you’re not alone. Books are magical, but they can pile up faster than toys under the couch (maybe that’s part of the magic).
Instead of letting them gather dust, why not pass them on to kids who will treasure them?
Donating children’s books is a simple way to make a difference in a child’s life. You can share stories they might not otherwise have access to and encourage literacy at the same time. The best part? It clears space for you to add new favorites to your collection.
When thinking of adventure books, it’s easy to imagine stories from childhood. Famous tales for children and young teenagers, such as Harry Potter or Percy Jackson books, have defined the concept of what it means to read an adventure.
However, adventure books for adults are just as prominent and enthralling. Covering many genres and concepts, adventure books for adults offer the thrill of an exciting journey alongside a narrative voice appropriate for those who want a more mature read—not to mention discussing topics that might be more relatable the older you are.
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” That’s what the King of Horror, Stephen King, once said, and honestly, he nailed it.
But here’s the thing: magic can get a little messy when your precious reads start taking over every surface in your home. Let’s admit, we’ve all been there—stacking novels on nightstands, hiding paperbacks under coffee tables, and cramming hardcovers into every spare corner. It’s chaotic, and let’s face it, not the way your beloved books deserve to be treated.
You’re probably all too familiar with this scenario: you’re organizing and cleaning up your room, and part of that involves dealing with the pile of books taking up space on your shelf.
As you go through them, you realize you probably won’t read most of these a second time. So, what are you going to do with them?
Maybe donating them to the library has crossed your mind. If so, you’re on the right track!
Libraries actually love book donations. It makes sense: they help support programs, stock shelves, and even fuel book sales to raise funds so the library can keep operating.
The Jack Reacher books have become favorites for readers who love unique plots chock full of complex problems, fierce and calculated solutions, and a keen sense of justice in an unforgettable main character.
Lee Child, the author of Jack Reacher books, has currently finished 29 books in the series, and more are slated to come out in the future. To add to the popular collection, movies in 2012 and 2016 and an Amazon Prime Video series in 2022 expanded the fan base.
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