ain't that a kick in the head?
the site booklender (formally booksfree) sent me an e-mail saying they're going to shut down "in the next few weeks." because of rising costs & lower membership.
i've been using them since feb. 2010* to rent paperback books & i am so disappointed. i know you're thinking; "why didn't you use the library?" 1. it was too hard for me to get to the library. 2. the sites whole thing was no due dates & no late fees.
i don't know what they will do with the books (audio books too) they do donate stuff they can't use for whatever reason to a military hospital, so maybe they will do that.
i'm looking into e-books (never thought i'd see the day) from the local library. they say it's free for people in the county (use to be free for city residents only) & they can be accessed on a laptop, or phone but not sure i will wear down the battery with that. they also can get books from other libraries in the county & 2 others.
maybe i'll join a site that sends out advanced reader copies too, i don't know
will probably do one last order/hurrah & then cancel before they take out for the next payment. if they're doing that since they're closing in a few (however many that is) weeks.
*considering how long i've been a customer, i should get a bunch of books for free.
i've been using them since feb. 2010* to rent paperback books & i am so disappointed. i know you're thinking; "why didn't you use the library?" 1. it was too hard for me to get to the library. 2. the sites whole thing was no due dates & no late fees.
i don't know what they will do with the books (audio books too) they do donate stuff they can't use for whatever reason to a military hospital, so maybe they will do that.
i'm looking into e-books (never thought i'd see the day) from the local library. they say it's free for people in the county (use to be free for city residents only) & they can be accessed on a laptop, or phone but not sure i will wear down the battery with that. they also can get books from other libraries in the county & 2 others.
maybe i'll join a site that sends out advanced reader copies too, i don't know
will probably do one last order/hurrah & then cancel before they take out for the next payment. if they're doing that since they're closing in a few (however many that is) weeks.
*considering how long i've been a customer, i should get a bunch of books for free.