Anything like NETFLIX for books? (No, I don't mean a library.)

[Ladyhawk]

Late fees at my local library are exorbitant and it has a lousy, lousy selection. I always forget to bring books back on time and end up with $15 late fees. That's a helluva lot, in my opinion...oy!

Since I still don't want cable (too expensive and no real choices), I've been thinking of trying Netflix. Costs to mail books back and forth would be a bit higher, but I'd be assured of no late fees.

One other thing: I can't stand to read books on a computer screen. It's less intimate than snuggling into a chair or bed, plus it dries out my eyes and makes my herniated discs throb. I've found that when I spend too much time on DU, I pay for it!

[benburch]

1. Benj. Franklin's Library was just that.

The first public libraries were subscription clubs.

You know, you might have a business there.

[peacefreak]

2. You might want to see if there is a chapter (heh-heh)

of BookCrossing in your area. It's a great idea for liberating books.
People register & drop off books at airports, Laundromats, restaurants. Any place where people can pick them up. The person who finds it then checks in with where they picked the book up.

[Debbi801]

5. I second Book Crossing.

[CornField]

6. Book Crossing is great

Especially if you live in a larger area, or travel quite a bit.

[DS1]

3. Prison, however I can't vouch for the selection these days

[Ladyhawk]

4. I think I'll pass on the prison thing. Thanks. :)

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