Do You Suffer From Too Many Books?

By Rose Lannin

I know, there's no such thing. But maybe you like seeing your furniture, and want to give someone else a chance to enjoy your gently used titles.

Here's a quick list of resources for those looking to donate or sell:

Right now, Whittier Dual Language School

Many other public schools

The Chicago Underground Library

Public Libraries (rules vary by branch, best to contact first)

Myopic Books (1564 N. Milwaukee)

Half Price Books (various locations, all suburban)

Salvation Army (various locations),
Brown Elephant (various locations), and many thrift stores

Little City Foundation

SCARCE

Logan Square Book Exchange -- take a book, leave a book (2545 North Kedzie Boulevard)

Open Books

Can you think of anywhere else? Let us know.

anne / September 28, 2010 1:40 PM

Evanston Public Library takes books for their book sales, but I'm not sure if they accept donations year round or not. Info: http://www.epl.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=350

Anne / September 28, 2010 1:44 PM

Also, the Chicago Books to Women in Prison project takes donations of ONLY paperback books: http://chicagobwp.org/

Lauren Kelly / September 28, 2010 5:21 PM

Bookworks on Clark St. just south of Wrigley Field buys books, but they're pretty picky about what they'll take.

Ruthie / September 29, 2010 3:21 PM

NaNoWriMo has partnered with Better World Books and will be collecting used books from October 1 through December 15. For details on where/how to donate in Chicago, see http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/node/3614410.