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CTyankee

(68,291 posts) Mon Oct 20, 2025, 10:33 AM Oct 2025

Why is it so hard to throw out books when you move? [View all]

I was giving every book an opinion and that's ridiculous!

Now I am going to be ruthless. Unless it is autographed or otherwise personalized and carries a memory, out it goes!

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Why is it so hard to throw out books when you move? [View all] CTyankee Oct 2025 OP

It's almost impossible. Me, if I need to make that decision, Polly Hennessey Oct 2025 #1

Is there a nearby library you can donate books to? fierywoman Oct 2025 #2

No, they won't accept any more unless it is very, very special. CTyankee Oct 2025 #4

Or a bunch of Little Free Libraries Oeditpus Rex Oct 2025 #13

Yes! Here is a map for LFLs (link) Nittersing Oct 2025 #15

Our neighborhood has these little, tiny ones but we have a boatload of books. CTyankee Oct 2025 #18

I hear ya'. Raven123 Oct 2025 #3

Because they become a part of us? mwmisses4289 Oct 2025 #5

I haven't read "Power And Policy in the Soviet Union" or "Mao's China" in decades..... lastlib Oct 2025 #10

😃 mwmisses4289 Oct 2025 #12

I've found a lot of books from my childhood on eBay lastlib Oct 2025 #24

I feel the same way. LoisB Oct 2025 #29

Eloquently expressed Oeditpus Rex Oct 2025 #17

Donate them SheltieLover Oct 2025 #6

Yes...donate them..senior centers will take them. Deuxcents Oct 2025 #7

My books go where I go. lastlib Oct 2025 #8

Please donate all of the outed books. sinkingfeeling Oct 2025 #9

Many thrift shops take books DBoon Oct 2025 #21

I hear ya! WestMichRad Oct 2025 #11

Is why I've decided to never move again dweller Oct 2025 #14

I'm slightly selective BOSSHOG Oct 2025 #16

I am a re-reader of books I've really enjoyed. It's like visiting an old friend. 3catwoman3 Oct 2025 #19

My books are who I have become in a way. Prairie_Seagull Oct 2025 #20

When I move seniors most want to take their books kimbutgar Oct 2025 #22

I don't feel guilty at all. mwmisses4289 Oct 2025 #25

Most libraries accept donations for their book sales fargone Oct 2025 #23

You read the books, the info is in your head bucolic_frolic Oct 2025 #26

Because there are better things to do with them annabanana Oct 2025 #27

Yep, when all other options are exhausted Grim Chieftain Oct 2025 #28

exactly what do you mean by... mike_c Oct 2025 #30

if u arent in a hurry, sell them on abe's books. mopinko Oct 2025 #31

Someone Made That Issue Easier For Me ProfessorGAC Oct 2025 #32

Just what we need...smart thieves. Prairie_Seagull Oct 2025 #36

A friend of mine contacted all of her friends and invited them over for tea and take books gathering. She had her books KitFox Oct 2025 #33

Any that aren't favorites Tree Lady Oct 2025 #34

Please don't throw books in the trash. Coventina Oct 2025 #35