Some of these links I posted on Facebook and/or Twitter this week, but for those who don't do social technology, here they are. As always, I've been in a bookish mood. But as I noted on my Facebook page, it's my vocation AND my avocation. So there.
A great organization with a chapter (and store) in Ann Arbor. Does most or all of it's work in Ypsi and Detroit.
826 National
An excellent online source for used books, you can ship them your books after doing an ISBN search to see if they're wanted. I sent a package out last week. They partner with a few different literacy groups; my favorite is Room to Read.
Better World Books
For baseball and graphic novel lovers:
History, Identity and Baseball: Wilfred Santiago Tells 'The Story of Roberto Clemente'
Would you use it? I'd be concerned about the binding, personally.
NYC's First Express Book Machine Debuts
So THAT'S what happened to them!
A Founding Father's Books Turn Up
And, last but not least, my favorite local book store. They ship too, you know.
Nicola's Books
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