Books (systems, good, free, list)

[newyorkdoc]

Are there any websites where you can take books, read, send back, and get sent new ones? Sort of like Net Flix, but with books. I realize this is a library, but they're always out of the new releases I want to read.

[newyorkdoc]

I found it, it's called Bookswim.com.

[katenik]

sounds like a good way to spread germs.

[newyorkdoc]

No worse than a public library.

[katenik]

well, yes it is, because library books don't usually leave the local area. anyway, not a big deal...just one of those thoughts.

[findinghope]

Flu germs: How long can they live outside the body? - MayoClinic.com

according to this germs dont last as long on paper as they do on door knobs etc.

[toobusytoday]

Here's another choice:
Booksfree Online Book Rental Service - Rent Paperback Books, Audio Books

[tamcim72]

most library systems will let you reserve books and hold them for you when they come in. I live in a less populated area and we can still reserve them online. I usually just go down the NYTimes list and reserve....it keeps me busy all summer!

[toobusytoday]

Excellent point tamcim72! At the library where I work, we also allow patrons to do their own holds on-line. So you can look through the catalog, put a hold on a new book and just wait for the library to call to let you know it's waiting. You can even put a hold on one of our books before it hits the shelves.

[9/9]

Originally Posted by katenik

sounds like a good way to spread germs.

How would it be different than netflix?