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Old 01-24-2014, 02:39 AM   #50
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Originally Posted by Tarana View Post
Crowl - I understand that you do not want to just throw out books. Can I suggest that you look for a hostel or other place that is frequented by American tourists? Perhaps there is a used bookstore in the area that would be happy to have english books? Perhaps even contact your library and find out if they would like to offer them for free to patrons - I have no doubt there are more english speakers in your area, just like there are german speakers in my area.
I'm in the same situation as Crowl and, believe me, there aren't all that many options. I've asked at the local libraries and they don't want English language books - I suspect because they'd get donations that aren't on the school reading list. The American Library in Paris runs an annual book sale of donated books - but that means hauling boxes of books into Paris, which isn't exactly practical.

Plus, I tend to be a bit of a pack rat. Never know when you'll want to refer back to a title you bought and read long, long ago.

But at least my collection is not growing anymore - other than on my computer, where I store my e-books.
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