Jan 28 2008

Giveaway #3: A book on PaperBackSwap!

Welcome, Bloggy Giveaways contest hopefuls (and my lovely regular readers)!

If you couldn’t tell by my first and second giveaways this week, I love books! I’d like to give away at least one (hopefully more) free book via PaperBackSwap.com.

If you’ve never heard of them, bibliophiles, take note: You’re going to love that site.

PaperBackSwap, or PBS, is a way to get rid of books you no longer need or want, and get books you do want (so long as another member is willing to send it to you). The service is free—you just pay shipping to get rid of your unwanted books. That means, books you request cost you nothing!

When you sign up with PBS and list at least 10 books you’re willing to get rid of, they’ll credit your account with two credits. You can use those credits to “buy” any available book on the site. Audio books are also available.

Pretty neat, huh?

I’ve gotten rid of “worthless” college texts that I couldn’t resell to the bookstore. With those credits, I’ve gotten some classics that I’ve wanted to have for a long time. Hoorah!

So, someone got my not-so-worthless anymore book at no cost to them, I paid about $2 shipping–they got a book they wanted, and I got a credit that I could use to get any other book in the PBS system at no cost to me.

If you’d like to win a credit for a book on PaperBackSwap, here’s what you need to do:

  • Go to Paperbackswap.com. If you don’t already have an account, won’t you use my referral link? That way, I can get more book credits (and can give away more credits!). If you already have an account, skip to the next step.

  • Tell us what book you’d select if you won a free book credit. List it in the comments section below. Comments that just say "enter me, please" or something similar will be deleted. 
  • Be sure there is a way I can get in touch with you if you win. Entering your e-mail address in that spot on the form is a good idea. I won’t share your e-mail address with others—I’ll just use it to notify you if you’ve won.
  • U.S. addresses, only, please.
  • If you’d like a double entry to this contest, write about it on your blog and link back to this specific post. The trackback “ping” will let me know you entered.
  • All entries must be received by midnight Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008 (EST). I will randomly select a winner and post about it and notify you on Saturday afternoon.
  • Head over to Bloggy Giveaways for hundreds of other giveaways going on this week! The carnival will go live at 9 a.m. EST.

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Additional related posts:

  1. My price book spreadsheet–go check it out!
  2. Have you used PaperBackSwap?
  3. How to get a $16 rebate on an Entertainment Book (Some are free!)


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67 Responses to “Giveaway #3: A book on PaperBackSwap!”

  1. By no imageShalee (Who am I?) on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    I really should be a PBS person… I’d go for a copy of Peace Like A River.

  2. By no imageBritni (Who am I?) on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    I really want to read the book Life of Pi so that one!

  3. By no imageMissy (Who am I?) on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    I would probably pick Pursuit of Holiness.

  4. By no imageBebemiqui (Who am I?) on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    I would want Ozma of Oz by Baum.

  5. By no imageMichelle (Who am I?) on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    I think I would get Love That Lasts by Ricucci.

  6. By no imageSarakastic (Who am I?) on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    I’m already a member of pbs, but I never seem to have enough credits. I would probably get fountainhead by ayn rand because I can never finish it when i check it out from the library

  7. By no imageJeni (Who am I?) on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    I would pick the next book in the Daughters of Abram series by Beverly Lewis!

  8. By no imageChristina (Who am I?) on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    I would pick Betsy-Tacy by Maud Lovelace.

  9. By no imageGinny (Who am I?) on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    I really want a copy of Lyra’s Oxford

  10. By no imageJennifer (Who am I?) on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    I love PBS! I’ve had my eye on Christmas in the Stable by Astrid Lindgren.

  11. By no imageBree (Who am I?) on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    I would like Toddler 411!

  12. By no imageAmy (Who am I?) on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    I would save it until a book came available from my 4-page wish list!

  13. By no imageRachel R. (Who am I?) on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    I dunno. I have over 100 books on my PBS wish list! One of the books on my list is Backyard Bird Watching for Kids.

  14. By no imageLaura @ Laura Williams' Musings (Who am I?) on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    I’d choose:

    No Greater Joy, Volume 3
    Author: Michael Pearl, Debi Pearl
    Rating:
    Book Type: Paperback
    Publication Date: 2001

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Stop by my place to win a bath set & candles or one of two copies of a book I’m giving away.

    Laura @ Laura Williams’ Musings

  15. By no imageEden (Who am I?) on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    Oh, I’d love to win a credit or just a book! I’m already a PBS member. With the credit, I’d get The Kite Runner. Please count me in! Thank you!

    I’m doing a giveaway on both of my blogs:

    http://airforcefamily2007.blogspot.com

    http://goddessofthehome.blogspot.com

    I’ll be doing a new giveaway everyday until Friday. Thought you might want to know.

    Eden

  16. By no imageDeborah (Who am I?) on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    i would get Mean Season by Heather Cochran

  17. By no imageDon H. (Who am I?) on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    i’d get something on my wishlist — from which nothing seems to be available at the moment.

  18. By no imageReeva (Who am I?) on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    I’d get 40 day mind fast soul feast by dr. michael beckwith – its a small 60 page paperback book

  19. By no imageTara (Who am I?) on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    I LOVE PBS!!! I have been a member for about eight months, and I have swapped 66 books. woohoo! Anyway, if I won your giveaway, I would get 12 Simple Secrets Real Moms Know. (It’s been on my wishlist for a looooong time.)

  20. By no imageBecky (Who am I?) on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    I have a TON of books on my PBS wishlist, such as knitting books and cozy mysteries, but very little credits. ; ; I would love to get one more =)

  21. By no imageJill (Who am I?) on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    I am thinking “The Other Boleyn Girl”. I love books so thanks for the giveaway.

  22. By no imageSophia (Who am I?) on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    I would go for something on my reminder list, most likely “New Graft on the Family Tree” (The Alden Collection). I love Isabella Alden books! my PBS account is JubileeSong

  23. By no imageSarah M (Who am I?) on Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    Hey, great giveaway. I’d want to get The Guardian by Dee Henderson. This is a personal favorite that I’d love to have for keeps. Thanks!

  24. By no imagelovedandamazed (Who am I?) on Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    I’m a big fan of Stephen & Janet Bly books, but I have never had the chance to read Janet’s non-fiction titled “Awakening Your Sense of Wonder.” That is the one I would pick! :-)

  25. By no imageCamille (Who am I?) on Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    I want Denyse Schmidt’s quilting book!

  26. By no imageShannon (Who am I?) on Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    I would get “Do No Go Gentle: My Search for Miracles in a Cynical Time” by Ann Hood. She’s a wonderful writer, and I’ve been wanting to read this one for quite awhile! :)

  27. By no imageFrances (Who am I?) on Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    Hmm, maybe The American Academy of Pediatrics New Mother’s Guide to Breastfeeding? If I win I’ll look around some more. Thanks for the offering!

  28. By no imageJamie (Who am I?) on Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    I think I’d get the book March. Thanks

  29. By no imageTobi (Who am I?) on Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    I would like a copy of Toddler 411. Sounds like I could use it with my 2 year old. Thanks.

  30. By no imageTopazTook (Who am I?) on Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    I would get a copy of “The Read-Aloud Handbook.”

  31. By no imagemajellamom (Who am I?) on Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    Well, as a paperbackswap addict myself, I have a wishlist of about 100 books. I would love to be able to get one of Danielle Bean’s books (Mom to Mom, Day by Day or My Cup of Tea)…but first someone needs to post them! I’m sure I could find something if I took a look today!

  32. By no imagelindsey (Who am I?) on Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    Paperbackswap is one of my favorite websites. Keeps the clutter of books out of my house, and new reading material in my hands!

  33. By no imageJendi (Who am I?) on Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    Hello again! I’m a member of PB Swap and I love it! I used up most of my credits getting Christmas presents…
    I have a whole wish list there. I’d especially like to get a book about the SR-71 lockheed planes for my husband. I just need somebody to list it!

  34. By no imageMandi (Who am I?) on Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    I would love to get the book Ivy’s Icicle!
    Your giveaway sounds great! Sign me up please! ( :
    Thanks,
    Mandi

  35. By no imagePrincess Leia (Who am I?) on Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    I’d get one from Edgar Rice Burroughs’ “John Carter on Mars” series. They don’t have the first one, but they’ve got lots of the others available!

  36. By no imageKatie M (Who am I?) on Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    I think this website is a great idea! If I win, I’d like a copy of “The Poisonwood Bible” by Barbara Kingsolver. Thanks!

  37. By no imageJo (Who am I?) on Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    I’m such a sucker that I would probably get my youngest one of the Magic Tree House books he still needs. :)

  38. By no imagePiseco (Who am I?) on Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    I’ve been looking at the book Games for Math by Peggy Kaye, to help encourage my book-loving son to think more about numbers! Thanks for all your contests.

  39. By no imageShay (Who am I?) on Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    I would like a copy of 10 Bedtime Stories – Winnie the Pooh by Disney for my daughter she loves Pooh.

  40. By no imageSheila (Who am I?) on Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    I’ve been getting classics for my kids there and just ran out of credits! I had to add some more books to my bookshelf to make something to pass along! Thanks for this giveaway!

  41. By no imageSmellyann (Who am I?) on Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    I would find a book that I don’t have by Jodi Picoult on there – thanks!

  42. By no imageWhitney (Who am I?) on Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    Ok, after about 30 minutes of searching I think my favorite book on the sight is Christopher Reeve’s autobiography! It looks so great :)

  43. By no imageTalitha Lee (Who am I?) on Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    The Illearth War: The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, Book Two
    Author: Stephen R. Donaldson
    airalynn@gmail.com

  44. By no imageMommy Cracked (Who am I?) on Jan 30, 2008 | Reply

    I would choose The Secret Life of Bees. I’ve been wanting to read it.

  45. By no imageWendy (Who am I?) on Jan 30, 2008 | Reply

    Hm…so many books so little time. If it was actually there, I would take 1776.

  46. By no imageVirginia (Who am I?) on Jan 30, 2008 | Reply

    Paperbackswap.com rocks my world. I have several books on my wishlist and reminder list. I would probably get A Warm, Moist, Salty God by Edwina Gateley.

  47. By no imageElliemae (Who am I?) on Jan 30, 2008 | Reply

    I would like one of the mary engelbreit books listed. Thanks.

  48. By no imageMelissa Allison (Who am I?) on Jan 30, 2008 | Reply

    Oh, decisions decisions! I’d have to either choose a book for the kids or a book by James Patterson! :)
    Please enter me! Thanks!
    Melissa
    MamasBabiesx4@gmail.com

  49. By no imageHannah (Who am I?) on Jan 30, 2008 | Reply

    I’d love to win What A Girl Wants by Kristin Billerbeck

  50. By no imagetami lewis (Who am I?) on Jan 30, 2008 | Reply

    Beautiful Home on a Budget by emilie barnes gets my vote!!

  51. By no imageMomto2Boys (Who am I?) on Jan 30, 2008 | Reply

    hum…I forgot to put a title in my last post. I have a ton of books on my wish list but none have become available recently. I save my credits for wish list books. I’d LOVE to get a copy of The Brownie by Molly Hunter (I think). I’ve been searching high and low for it for a few years now.

    Thanks!

  52. By no imagesal williams (Who am I?) on Jan 30, 2008 | Reply

    Noel Coward Diaries by Noel Coward.. great book giveaway
    and pbs is a really great site. Thanks again.

  53. By no imageKaren (mommy of three) (Who am I?) on Jan 30, 2008 | Reply

    I would like to get Tuesday’s With Morrie

  54. By no imageSarah Berry (Who am I?) on Jan 30, 2008 | Reply

    Duma Key by Stephen King. I love his book

  55. By no imageLovesprout (Who am I?) on Jan 30, 2008 | Reply

    I would ask for “Nebel’s Elementary Education”

  56. By no imageCarol Ezovski (Who am I?) on Jan 31, 2008 | Reply

    I would get:
    Frommer’s Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call 2001

  57. By no imageSarah (Who am I?) on Jan 31, 2008 | Reply

    Hmmmm.. there is a whole list books I need. Homeschooling stuff. I also need a new copy of Gone With the Wind, Les Miserables, and War and Peace.

    Sarah
    SeekingHim@gmail dot com

  58. By no imageAmanda (Who am I?) on Jan 31, 2008 | Reply

    I love PBS! If I got another credit, I would probably use it to get my son the National Geographic Animal Encyclopedia!

  59. By no imageFruitbearer (Who am I?) on Jan 31, 2008 | Reply

    I love Paperbackswap :). I would select “Created to be His Helpmeet” by Debi Pearl if it’s available.

  60. By no imageLifeofFaith (Who am I?) on Jan 31, 2008 | Reply

    I would pick one of the Life of Faith books.
    blamelessandpure@yahoo.com

  61. By no imageRichelle F (Who am I?) on Jan 31, 2008 | Reply

    I would like The Kite Runner or A Thousand Splendid Suns

  62. By no imageSusan Chester (Who am I?) on Jan 31, 2008 | Reply

    I love paperbackswap, have been a member for a while. I would pick The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. I read it years ago and would like to read it again.

  63. By no imageAndrea (Who am I?) on Feb 1, 2008 | Reply

    I have wanted the book

    The Home Schooling Father

    It has been on my reminder list for awhile.
    Thank You!!:)

  64. By no imageCaryn Bailey (Who am I?) on Feb 1, 2008 | Reply

    I really want to read the Vaccine Book by Dr. Sears…

  65. By no imageKatherine Frazier (Who am I?) on Feb 1, 2008 | Reply

    I would love to get Chicks with Sticks: It’s a Purl Thing – Thanks for the contest

  66. By no imageAlyson (Who am I?) on Feb 1, 2008 | Reply

    Cool, now I have signed up and can learn all about how it works!

    Book wise, gosh, there are so many… I want to read some Amy Tan books, more parenting books and pre-k schooling books.

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