Giving Away Books

[Laudate_Dominum]

[quote name='Resurrexi' date='19 April 2010 - 06:30 PM' timestamp='1271716216' post='2096424']
If Denzel Washington could memorize the entire [i]King James Bible[/i], I bet Era could memorize [i]The Complete Works of William Shakespeare[/i].
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I want to memorize Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton's sixteen volume edition of the Arabian Nights.

http://www.wollamshram.ca/1001/

[rhetoricfemme]

[quote name='Era Might' date='19 April 2010 - 05:42 PM' timestamp='1271713361' post='2096385']
Ah that would be great. I've never sent books before. Any suggestions on the cheapest way to go about it? Do I just show up to the post office with the books, or do I need to box them beforehand?
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I've always just found a sturdy cardboard box that fits the cargo and packed up my stuff. The post off or UPS (probably Fedex, too, but I've never used them) just weigh the box or boxes, have you pay, and you'll be on your way. The [url="http://www.usps.com/shipping/prioritymail.htm"]post office[/url] does offer boxes that ship for flat prices now. One or two of those would probably cover ya.

[Era Might]

[quote name='rhetoricfemme' date='19 April 2010 - 06:54 PM' timestamp='1271717675' post='2096432']
I've always just found a sturdy cardboard box that fits the cargo and packed up my stuff. The post off or UPS (probably Fedex, too, but I've never used them) just weigh the box or boxes, have you pay, and you'll be on your way. The [url="http://www.usps.com/shipping/prioritymail.htm"]post office[/url] does offer boxes that ship for flat prices now. One or two of those would probably cover ya.
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Ok. I'll send you a private message when I'm getting ready to ship. I'll try send it this this week.

[Slappo]

[quote name='Era Might' date='19 April 2010 - 03:56 PM' timestamp='1271717818' post='2096434']
Ok. I'll send you a private message when I'm getting ready to ship. I'll try send it this this week.
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As I said before, if the receiver is in no rush to get the books, I'd use [url="http://www.usps.com/send/waystosendmail/senditwithintheus/mediamail.htm"]media mail[/url] by usps. A flatrate large box is $15, but "large" isn't that big.

The way media mail works is that it is the last box put on a truck/flight. That is, it is the lowest priority shipping. It can take up to six weeks, but usually only takes like two.

[rhetoricfemme]

[quote name='Slappo' date='19 April 2010 - 07:08 PM' timestamp='1271718539' post='2096438']
As I said before, if the receiver is in no rush to get the books, I'd use [url="http://www.usps.com/send/waystosendmail/senditwithintheus/mediamail.htm"]media mail[/url] by usps. A flatrate large box is $15, but "large" isn't that big.

The way media mail works is that it is the last box put on a truck/flight. That is, it is the lowest priority shipping. It can take up to six weeks, but usually only takes like two.
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Whatever is cheapest and best for you, Era.

[laetitia crucis]

[quote name='Era Might' date='19 April 2010 - 06:49 PM' timestamp='1271713774' post='2096391']
No, but I have a nice hardcover copy of the complete works of one William Shakespeare (which, incidentally, I got from someone who was giving their books away).
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I hope you're keeping this one!

When I entered the convent I gave away most of my books, including a paperback 4-volume of the complete works of Shakespeare, and my beloved hardcover of the complete works. (And the Norton anthology of English Literature.) I nearly cried.

Sigh.

I continue to mourn the loss of my books.

Perhaps I am still disordered in my attachment to books....

[laetitia crucis]

[quote name='Era Might' date='19 April 2010 - 06:53 PM' timestamp='1271714018' post='2096399']
I'm not giving up Shakespeare! I'm not giving away all my books, just the ones that I can do without. I can't do without Shakespeare.
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Ooooh, for some reason I missed this post! -- GOD BLESS YOU FOR KEEPING SHAKESPEARE!!!!

[Vincent Vega]

[quote name='Era Might' date='19 April 2010 - 06:07 PM' timestamp='1271714844' post='2096413']
If anyone wants them, I also have textbooks for introductory Hebrew, New Testament Greek, and Latin (the Latin textbook is Wheelock).
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PM sent.

[Ora et Labora]

[quote name='Era Might' date='19 April 2010 - 06:17 PM' timestamp='1271715439' post='2096420']
Do you want all four Norton volumes?
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Yes.

[IgnatiusofLoyola]

[quote name='Slappo' date='19 April 2010 - 06:08 PM' timestamp='1271718539' post='2096438']
As I said before, if the receiver is in no rush to get the books, I'd use [url="http://www.usps.com/send/waystosendmail/senditwithintheus/mediamail.htm"]media mail[/url] by usps. A flatrate large box is $15, but "large" isn't that big.

The way media mail works is that it is the last box put on a truck/flight. That is, it is the lowest priority shipping. It can take up to six weeks, but usually only takes like two.
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This is probably the same thing Slappo is talking about, but the USPS offers a "book rate" which I think I have also seen stamped on packages as "media rate." Normally, the USPS isn't always the cheapest way to send packages (UPS is often cheaper). But, with the "media rate" I suspect that the USPS is the cheapest--just be sure to let them know that you are sending only books. It does take longer, but usually not that much longer.

[IgnatiusofLoyola]

[quote name='laetitia crucis' date='19 April 2010 - 06:35 PM' timestamp='1271720139' post='2096451']
I hope you're keeping this one! [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/love.gif[/img]

When I entered the convent I gave away most of my books, including a paperback 4-volume of the complete works of Shakespeare, and my beloved hardcover of the complete works. (And the Norton anthology of English Literature.) I nearly cried. [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/sadder.gif[/img]

Sigh. [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/weep.gif[/img]

I continue to mourn the loss of my books.

Perhaps I am still disordered in my attachment to books.... [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/sadwalk.gif[/img]
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I don't think it is disordered AT ALL to be attached to books. To me, it is a sign of an intelligent person with excellent priorities.

I love mysteries (Golden Age and "Cozies") mostly psychological, with as little discussion of blood and gore as possible. My library has grown to roughly 2,000 (mostly paperback) books, and one room of my house has bookshelves on all four walls. (The cats can circle the entre room without touching the floor.) The Sisters across the street also enjoy mysteries, especially mysteries about nuns. So, partly for me, and partly for them, I have a nice little collection of religious-themed mysteries among all my other mysteries. The Sisters agree with me that they prefer as little violence and sex as possible--we have similar tastes. So, I often loan mystery books to Sister Helen, and they get passed around among the Sisters, before she brings them back to me. One thing I know--If I loan a book to the Sisters, they ALWAYS make sure I get it back.

My mother is a retired librarian, and, as a result, she owns almost no books because, when she wants to read a book, she gets it from the library. However, I like to reread books. With mysteries, I forget "whodunit" pretty quickly, so if I wait a year or so, I can read the book again and enjoy it as much as the first time.

[Era Might]

[quote name='IgnatiusofLoyola' date='19 April 2010 - 10:26 PM' timestamp='1271730363' post='2096525']
I don't think it is disordered AT ALL to be attached to books. To me, it is a sign of an intelligent person with excellent priorities.

I love mysteries (Golden Age and "Cozies") mostly psychological, with as little discussion of blood and gore as possible. My library has grown to roughly 2,000 (mostly paperback) books, and one room of my house has bookshelves on all four walls. (The cats can circle the entre room without touching the floor.) The Sisters across the street also enjoy mysteries, especially mysteries about nuns. So, partly for me, and partly for them, I have a nice little collection of religious-themed mysteries among all my other mysteries. The Sisters agree with me that they prefer as little violence and sex as possible--we have similar tastes. So, I often loan mystery books to Sister Helen, and they get passed around among the Sisters, before she brings them back to me. One thing I know--If I loan a book to the Sisters, they ALWAYS make sure I get it back.

My mother is a retired librarian, and, as a result, she owns almost no books because, when she wants to read a book, she gets it from the library. However, I like to reread books. With mysteries, I forget "whodunit" pretty quickly, so if I wait a year or so, I can read the book again and enjoy it as much as the first time.
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I'm honestly a snob when it comes to literature. I can't stand subpar writing, so I don't think I could ever read cheap paperbacks.

Edited April 20, 2010 by Era Might

[IgnatiusofLoyola]

[quote name='Era Might' date='19 April 2010 - 09:44 PM' timestamp='1271731480' post='2096533']
I'm honestly a snob when it comes to literature. I can't stand subpar writing, so I don't think I could ever read cheap paperbacks. [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/lol_grin.gif[/img]
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LOL I won't deny that some of the writing in mystery books is subpar, but not all, by any means. Virtually all the books I own were originally issued in hardcover, with paperback editions issued later. I mostly buy used paperbacks (but not always) because they are much cheaper and I can fit more of them on my shelves.

Authors love people like you because they earn a much higher royalties on hardbacks!

I learned not to be a snob about books when I was a children's librarian in South Central LA. Most of the kids were reading several grade levels below their age, and I just wanted them to READ--whether it was baseball, Michael Jackson--whatever. And, I wanted them to see that reading was fun. I had contests that rewarded kids simply for checking books out of the library. Even if they didn't read the books, it got them used to having books around the house and having books be part of their lives. And, if the books were right at hand, some of them got read. It also taught the kids responsibility for getting the books back to the library. Our fines were VERY low, but even a few cents is a lot to a kid from a poor family. It was hard work, but with any luck, I made at least a small difference just by treating the kids with respect.

[Slappo]

[quote name='IgnatiusofLoyola' date='19 April 2010 - 07:13 PM' timestamp='1271729610' post='2096521']
This is probably the same thing Slappo is talking about, but the USPS offers a "book rate" which I think I have also seen stamped on packages as "media rate." Normally, the USPS isn't always the cheapest way to send packages (UPS is often cheaper). But, with the "media rate" I suspect that the USPS is the cheapest--just be sure to let them know that you are sending only books. It does take longer, but usually not that much longer.
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Book rate no longer exists


They actually just changed the name to media rate so that you can include all forms of media (CD's, etc).

It's the same thing though, just more broadened so other things can be included.

[Ora et Labora]

[quote name='Era Might' date='19 April 2010 - 10:44 PM' timestamp='1271731480' post='2096533']
I'm honestly a snob when it comes to literature. I can't stand subpar writing, so I don't think I could ever read cheap paperbacks.
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I'm the same exact way. I LOVE GOOD Literature! And nothing less.

[quote name='IgnatiusofLoyola' date='19 April 2010 - 11:51 PM' timestamp='1271735467' post='2096555']
LOL I won't deny that some of the writing in mystery books is subpar, but not all, by any means. Virtually all the books I own were originally issued in hardcover, with paperback editions issued later. I mostly buy used paperbacks (but not always) because they are much cheaper and I can fit more of them on my shelves.

Authors love people like you because they earn a much higher royalties on hardbacks!

I learned not to be a snob about books when I was a children's librarian in South Central LA. Most of the kids were reading several grade levels below their age, and I just wanted them to READ--whether it was baseball, Michael Jackson--whatever. And, I wanted them to see that reading was fun. I had contests that rewarded kids simply for checking books out of the library. Even if they didn't read the books, it got them used to having books around the house and having books be part of their lives. And, if the books were right at hand, some of them got read. It also taught the kids responsibility for getting the books back to the library. Our fines were VERY low, but even a few cents is a lot to a kid from a poor family. It was hard work, but with any luck, I made at least a small difference just by treating the kids with respect.
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Wow! That's amazing! Good for you!