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Book exchange in Tver. Part 1
Today, a social movement dedicated to the exchange of books - BOOKCROSSING - has become widespread throughout the world. For many, it has become a real passion, a favorite hobby. So what is this Bookcrossing?
The idea of bookcrossing was proposed by Internet technology specialist Ron Hornbecker in March 2001; it consisted of book owners who were ready to share the books they had read for free, register them on a special website, and then leave them in a public place (park, cafe, train, library, metro station), so that another, random person could find and read these books. He, in turn, must repeat the same action. Six months later, his site had about 300 active users who were “releasing” books and bringing in new members. When all participants register the movement of a book on the site, its “journey” can be tracked by anyone. Books can not only be left in different places, but also sent to readers by mail, and others received in return. This option is also very popular, including in our country, because this way you will definitely get the book you want.
But what should those who are not ready to deal with registering books on websites or sending books by mail do, but still have a desire to share their books? There is a BOOK EXCHANGE system for this. We (me, Mikhail MikeH and Artem, the creator and editor-in-chief of the Super Bookinist Tver group) will tell you how it works here in Tver.
Many libraries in the city of Tver have book exchange shelves. Typically, they are located on the first floors in the foyers and halls of libraries. You leave books on them that you have already read and are ready to give them to other readers. Also, you can freely take from these shelves the books you like, brought by other people.
There are book exchange shelves in Tver outside the library system. They are, as a rule, located at various public organizations, Houses of Culture, and teenage clubs in the city. But the principle of their work remains the same - free Book Exchange.
To be continued…