Donating Books

BillHicksRIP · 4 Jan 2010 at 14:33

I've got a bookcase full of books I've bought within the last 2 years that I need to offload. Anyone got any recommendations of any charities or companies that take second-hand books for good causes?

pingwing · 4 Jan 2010 at 14:38

Go to your nearest oxfam book shop? they always have loads of books and welcome all kinds of donations

K.C. Leblanc · 4 Jan 2010 at 14:52

Quite a lot of recycling centres have donation bins for books. You often tend to see them in the mini recycling centres you get in supermarket car parks.

Or if you know anyone with a wood burner.

semi-pro waster · 4 Jan 2010 at 14:59

Most charity shops will take them I believe so you could always pick a charity you agree with and see if they'll take them.

My job has a book swap shop type thing whereby you can exchange a book you no longer want for one on the shelves, I don't know if your employer does similar but it may be worth setting up if you don't have one and want an easy way to read more?

Ahleckz · 4 Jan 2010 at 15:03

Oxfam Book Shop would be the best bet I reckon, they get a lot more foot traffic than the normal charity shops and therefore will raise more money.
Or go to a charity that you have a particular fondness for and donate them.

My university has a book swap, it's pretty small but sometimes you find some good'uns. I actually always have a book in my bag to swap in-case I see a good one.

Hamster · 4 Jan 2010 at 15:08

Most hospitals will be very happy with book donations. You could also contact your local MIND office and they will have drop in centres which always need books. Where are you based?

Cosimo · 4 Jan 2010 at 15:32

My wife gives ours to the PDSA.

TipTop · 4 Jan 2010 at 15:37

Another vote here for the PDSA.