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If you’re decluttering your home by the guidelines of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, you’ll have to tackle books. But what do you do with books you don’t want to keep?
Most of us have old textbooks gathering dust on a shelf, or books we probably won't read again. The good news is, you don't have to recycle them just yet.
Websites like Bookscouter and Decluttr let you check the value of your books, and offer cash for ones that are still in demand. Decluttr also an app you can use to scan barcodes and instantly check the value--no typing in long ISBNs!
Many libraries accept donations for book sales. Hospitals often accept books, especially children's books, large print books, or magazines; check what they need before dropping any off.
Did you know that you can donate books to prisoners? Educational materials are especially in demand. Bookriot has a guide for what they're looking for, and how to donate.
And of course, your local charity shop will most likely accept books in good condition. So knock that dust off and get sorting!
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