Tayari's Blog: It's Like Netflix For Books!
Posted by TayariJones on December 28, 2006 08:11 PM
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Booklovers of the world, it's time for celebration. Check out Booksfree! It's a service just like Netfilx, only offering BOOKS-- in paperback and audio format. You pay a monthly fee-- it varies depending on how many books you want. (The most popular plan lets you have six books out at a time for $20 a month.) You tell them what books you want to read; they send them to you; you read it; send it back; they send you the next books on your list. And, the kicker is that they carry MY books! Sadly, there are no reviews yet. (hint, hint)
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Comment #1, by Lester Spence ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tayarijones.com/blog/nav-commenters.gif)
so how is this better than the library?
December 29, 2006 04:56 PM
Comment #2, by Jenn
For 6 months in 2004, I tried Booksfree. Unfortunately, I did not use it as much as I thought I would because I was working so much that I did not have time to read. I read maybe 2 books and the other 2 I had collected dust and I still was making the monthly payments. So, I ended my membership.
Now, that I use the library more here in NY, I don't feel guilty when I don't read a book because I am not paying for my loss because I return it on time. You have an agreed to fee with booksfree. Hmm...booksfree vs. library. I say the library is the best for me.
The problem I had when I first signed up for booksfree was that there African American Literature selection was pretty slim. I wonder if it has changed??
Just my experience...
December 31, 2006 02:42 PM
Comment #3, by George Burke
Glad to see that you're utilizing the service of Booksfree.com, we all know how good it is to read a book without having to purchase it. That's very similar to another "Netflix for books" company, BookSwim -- http://www.BookSwim.com -- and although they have not yet launched, they'll carry hardcover books, too. And as you mentioned was a concern of yours, BookSwim will also host book reviews.
January 6, 2007 12:35 AM
Comment #4, by Mea
I was considering joining BooksFree, but they do not carry a ton of desirable books. And, besides, when would I have the time to read extra books that I'm automatically paying for every month as I read a book a week for class?! I'll just stick to Black Expressions...cheaper, I choose when I want to get books, and pay for them when I want to! The lack of "quality" literature doesn't bother me...
February 9, 2007 04:44 PM