Book Win.

I will post a photo of our costumed-kid later but for now... I must recommend this book-buying site: Better World Books. They are awesome. They support literacy throughout the world plus are environmentally conscious. They donate books for every book purchased. Win.

From them:

Better World Books utilizes the value of the book to fund literacy initiatives locally, nationally and around the world. Know that your purchase will help us in our efforts to promote and support our literacy partners and their initiatives. Your order has provided much needed funding that is instrumental to the efforts of those whose passion it is to provide the world's least fortunate with the opportunities that literacy affords.

They are having a flash sale that UDPATE: ended at 4pm ends today where you buy 5 (or more) used books and you get 50% off plus free shipping. No code needed. I bought seven books for $15 with tax. Christmas shopping for Eli. Win.

But the best? This shipping confirmation that made me totally laugh and think "I want to share this with people."

Hello Heather,

(Your book(s) asked to write you a personal note - it seemed unusual, but who are we to say no?)

Holy canasta! It's me... it's me! I can't believe it is actually me! You could have picked any of over 2 million books but you picked me! I've got to get packed! How is the weather where you live? Will I need a dust jacket? I can't believe I'm leaving Mishawaka, Indiana already - the friendly people, the Hummer plant, the Linebacker Lounge - so many memories. I don't have much time to say goodbye to everyone, but it's time to see the world!

I can't wait to meet you! You sound like such a well read person. Although, I have to say, it sure has taken you a while! I don't mean to sound ungrateful, but how would you like to spend five months sandwiched between Jane Eyre (drama queen) and Fundamentals of Thermodynamics (pyromaniac)? At least Jane was an upgrade from that stupid book on brewing beer. How many times did the ol' brewmaster have one too many and topple off our shelf at 2am?'

I know the trip to meet you will be long and fraught with peril, but after the close calls I've had, I'm ready for anything (besides, some of my best friends are suspense novels). Just five months ago, I thought I was a goner. My owner was moving and couldn't take me with her. I was sure I was landfill bait until I ended up in a Better World Books book drive bin. Thanks to your socially conscious book shopping, I've found a new home. Even better, your book buying dollars are helping kids read from Brazil to Botswana.

But hey, enough about me, I've been asked to brief you on a few things:

That's punny. I love supporting companies that rock my world.


-Heather 

UPDATE: I'm sure they will have another sale soon... it's worth liking them on facebook or keeping them in mind for future!