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Natalie Meyers is a freelance writer/editor with 15+ years of experience. With degrees in English and psychology, she's worked as a teacher and counselor. Her writing spans from technology to publishing. An avid reader, she believes books help us become more authentic. At BookScouter, she's an expert in all things books.

Where to Donate Books in Denver

All about books, All about textbooks, Green tips By June 18, 2025 Last Updated on June 18, 2025 by Olivia Smith Tags: , , No Comments

where to donate books in Denver

As you remember, Denver loves reading. Its ratio of libraries and bookstores to population speaks for itself. So, it’s only natural that people have a huge interest in books.

However, if your goal isn’t selling, you may wonder where to donate your used books. Today, we’ll recommend Denver’s best places where your pre-owned titles may be especially welcome.

Where to Donate Books in Philadelphia

All about books, All about textbooks, Green tips By May 23, 2025 Last Updated on May 23, 2025 by Olivia Smith Tags: , , No Comments

Where to Donate Books in Philadelphia

Now, let’s move on to Philadelphia. If you’re looking for places to donate your used books, we’ll give you a few recommendations today.

A while ago, we created a guide on where to sell used books in Philadelphia. We suggest you check it out first and maybe consider selling some of your best titles. We also encourage you to check the Philadelphia Bookstore Map, where you can find a store for every taste if you’re looking for more reads.

Where to Donate Books in Boston

All about books, All about textbooks, Green tips By May 14, 2025 Last Updated on May 14, 2025 by Olivia Smith Tags: , , No Comments

where to donate books in Boston

Just like we’ve done to Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, we’ll now take a look at Boston and its places where you can donate your used books.

In today’s list, you’ll find local libraries and bookstores as well as charitable organizations that support the community and individuals in need. They accept donations of various items, including books, and will be glad to find your used books a new home.

Gated Textbooks on Amazon: Why It Happens and 4 Ways Sellers Can Respond

All about books, All about textbooks By April 25, 2025 Last Updated on May 5, 2025 by Abigail White Tags: , No Comments

Gated Textbooks on Amazon

A while ago, we discussed the problem of restricted inventory on Amazon from the bookseller’s point of view and tried to understand how to solve it. Today, we’ll talk again about Amazon gating certain textbooks, try to understand why the issue is getting more and more serious, and discuss how booksellers can use the BookScouter tools to support their sales.

But before we get to the latter part, let’s once again go through the details of Amazon textbook restrictions and what they really mean.

Where to Donate Books in Houston

All about books, All about textbooks, Green tips By March 31, 2025 Last Updated on May 2, 2025 by Abigail White Tags: , , No Comments

Where to Donate Books in Houston

We’ve already discussed New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco when we’ve covered the best places to donate books. Today, we’ll continue our series and focus on the places in Houston that accept book donations.

As always, we’ll start with the list of local stores, libraries, and organizations that accept various books and then proceed to places with some sort of specialization.

Houston’s donation alternatives are versatile: you can choose where to bring your used but very much loved copies so that they can help someone else.

Where to Donate Books in San Francisco

All about books, All about textbooks, Green tips By March 15, 2025 Last Updated on April 3, 2025 by Bonny Deen Tags: , , No Comments

Where to Donate Books in San Francisco

Today, we will focus on places in San Francisco that accept book donations.

Many organizations work to promote literacy and provide underserved communities with books and educational materials. For example, Books for a Better World is an all-volunteer organization that offers literacy support in Central America. However, most organizations seek financial support and do not accept direct book donations.

Where to Donate Books in Los Angeles

All about books, All about textbooks, Green tips By February 20, 2025 Last Updated on May 5, 2025 by Abigail White Tags: , , No Comments

Where to Donate Books in Los Angeles

Today, we’ll check the book donation spots on the West Coast, specifically in Los Angeles.

As usual, we suggest you go through our Los Angeles guide with a list of buyback locations first. Many bookstores offer great prices for used books. While most don’t accept textbooks, some even take Korean books, so you can find the right store for your needs.

If your goal isn’t to gain profit, there’s always an option of donation. Today’s list covers the most popular Los Angeles-based bookstores, libraries, organizations that accept such contributions, and some of the online alternatives you can consider.

Where to Donate Books in Chicago

All about books, All about textbooks, Green tips By February 18, 2025 Last Updated on June 6, 2025 by Abigail White Tags: , , No Comments

Where to Donate Books in Chicago

In today’s post, we’ll discuss book donations again. This time, we’ll move on to the next destination: Chicago.

While you might have already tried some of our recommendations regarding the best places to sell books in Chicago, you may still have a few good reads on your shelves waiting for the new home. If you don’t plan on selling them, you can give them to people and local organizations for free.

Where to Donate Books in New York

Green tips, All about books, All about textbooks By January 21, 2025 Last Updated on May 6, 2025 by Abigail White Tags: , , No Comments

book donations in New York City
Today, we’ll discuss one of the most popular ways of decluttering: giving your old books a new life by donating them to other people and organizations. This post will be helpful if you have a few (or many reads) you want to get rid of in bulk without a hassle.

We already covered New York when we discussed the best places to sell books in the area. Today, we’ll focus on the local organizations and online resources that accept book donations in New York City and surrounding areas.

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