Had to repost my other post which I deleted because apparently I used the wrong word in the title because I was rushed+English isn't my first language, and people didn't end up answering my actual question.
The reason why I'm asking this question is because I'm trying to declutter my home. I mainly borrow books from the library nowadays because I read so much and don't have space for books. But in the past, I'd always buy them.
I've had pretty much the entire Pretty Little Liars book series since I was a teen (I'm 30 now) and for some reason I found it difficult to let go of. I don't remember exactly what happened in the books so technically I could reread them and don't really know what's gonna happen, but I also don't know if I would reread them (there are so many other books I have never read!). I think I've mainly saved them because if I ever get a daughter, they'd be a good way for her to practice reading in English, I suppose. But it would be years until I have a daughter that age so perhaps it's pointless.
But it also feels weird getting rid of (as in selling/donating) an entire book series that I've collected (they're like 18 books, although I can only find 14 so I guess I don't have the entire series after all).
For some reason I guess it would feel easier to let go of them if I knew other people find it easy to decide not to own their books anymore? 😂
by theluckyone95
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Maybe see if there are any local libraries who would like them? Especially if you’re giving them a whole bunch of the same series.
Alternatively, could see if anyone in the PLL fandom is looking for the books you’re wanting to pass on?
I try to sell them first (cos I spend aaaaaalot of money on books haha) but if I can’t sell them I give them to my local charity book fair
I have such a hard time selling books. I usually end up posting them for free and most times a teacher snatches them up! Or I’ll leave them in those little neighbourhood libraries.
I tend to donate them to charity shops or second hand book shops at National Trust properties. I get most of my books from these places. I only really keep books if they mean something to me or can be used for my family history research in the future.
Everyone on your last post was telling you to donate old books, so I’m guessing the responses will largely be the same here.
And if we’re being honest, any daughter of yours that isn’t even born yet probably won’t want to read a series that’s already 20 years old today. Kids tend to not do the things their parents want them to do, and even if she (or he) would want to read a whole series of books to improve their English they may rather do it with something more recent. I was an odd bird kid who loved cheesy older books, but don’t count on your kid being the same. Especially since by the time they’re old enough to read a book series like this one they’re generally pushing back on what mom and dad try to encourage – that whole independence thing.
Keep them if you think you want to read them again for you, otherwise donate the books and don’t think twice about it.
I either donate them to a thrift store or try to trade them on Paperback Swap.