# The 2021 SDMB Book Exchange **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 1, 2021, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2021-sdmb-book-exchange/934053 "2021-03-01T19:55:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2021, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2021-sdmb-book-exchange/934053/1 "2021-03-01T19:55:50Z")
I’ve decided to give this a two month window-Cut off date is May 1st. The event is for the exchange of book(s) you already own and have read, so please don’t go book shopping. They could be books you find interesting or books you think may reveal a bit of your personality. If you wish to participate, here is what you do: In your post to this thread indicate that you want to participate, what your restrictions are as to international shipping, and (if you feel the need) up to two categories of books you wish not to receive. In a private message and/or email to me give me your Board name, real name, _full_ address and any other info you deem necessary. I say full address because “123 Broadway” could be Broadway Avenue, Street, Lane etc. **Carpe libri!** ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2021, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2021-sdmb-book-exchange/934053/2 "2021-03-01T20:48:29Z")
I, of course, am participating. I am an omnibibliovore, evidenced by the fact that before I reached the age of eleven I read the entire 25 volume Funk And Wagnall’s Encyclopedia set, then everything written by Asimov(both fiction and non-fiction). I am willing to ship overseas. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2021, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2021-sdmb-book-exchange/934053/3 "2021-03-02T22:09:36Z")
Just received a PM from @BippityBoppityBoo saying she’s in. She says “I would like to avoid: Science fi/fantasy and romance. My vast preference is for mysteries, both giving and receiving.” Just a reminder to all to post in this thread to let people see who is participating and also to let people know your preferences. ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2021, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2021-sdmb-book-exchange/934053/4 "2021-03-02T22:22:25Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > saying she’s in. Indeed I am. Czarcasm beat me to it. But at least I learned something about the search function in the process. Net gain. ---
**Author:** ![swampspruce](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampspruce/32/261_2.png) [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2021, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2021-sdmb-book-exchange/934053/5 "2021-03-03T00:18:01Z")
I’m in! Full international, baby! I originally said no romances but Hey, I’m feeling plucky so send me whatever floats your boat! I can read French, badly and much slower, so English would be preferred. I’m a rabid fantasy/sci-fi fan and also history, biographies, and technology. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2021, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2021-sdmb-book-exchange/934053/6 "2021-03-03T01:25:43Z")
PM sent. I love most fiction, although trendy vampire novels are not my thing. I really love alternate history, “what ifs?” are fascinating. Love sci-fi, mysteries, even adventure/thriller novels. For non-fiction almost anything goes, particularly world history, but I’ld like to try anything. I have at least THREE books on the crown jewels of several European nations. Love the glitter. ---
**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2021, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2021-sdmb-book-exchange/934053/7 "2021-03-05T22:17:47Z")
I’ll take part. I mostly like historical fantasy, literary novels, and cozy mysteries. ---
**Author:** ![Reeses\_Monkey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/reeses_monkey/32/2885_2.png) [@Reeses\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeses_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2021, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2021-sdmb-book-exchange/934053/8 "2021-03-06T01:44:34Z")
I’ll give it a whirl. Domestic (USA) shipping only, please. I don’t know how high international rates are currently. I’m into fantasy, Steampunk, and time travel books. Stephen King is a favorite author a d I’ve recently discovered John Scalzi’s works. I also like books on language (English) and on cooking. I can my own jams and am learning to cook Korean food. No dystopian novels, please. After the last 4 years, I need a break. ---
**Author:** ![romansperson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/romansperson/32/17100_2.png) [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2021, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2021-sdmb-book-exchange/934053/9 "2021-03-06T03:16:02Z")
I’ll play. International shipping is fine. I am not into mysteries/thrillers or romance stuff. AT all. The receiver of my book will most likely get a nonfiction title, though I do have some historical fiction and whatnot lying about. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2021, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2021-sdmb-book-exchange/934053/10 "2021-03-14T04:41:10Z")
Curious-How do people feel about book inscriptions from the sender? ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2021, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2021-sdmb-book-exchange/934053/11 "2021-03-14T05:02:23Z")
Fine by me~I’d enjoy hearing about the book from the sender, whatever she/he especially enjoyed, the meaning of it for her/him, whatever they wanted to share. ---
**Author:** ![swampspruce](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampspruce/32/261_2.png) [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2021, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2021-sdmb-book-exchange/934053/12 "2021-03-24T02:52:29Z")
I’m fine with it, or not as the sender wishes. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2021, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2021-sdmb-book-exchange/934053/13 "2021-03-31T17:11:49Z")
Just a bump to remind people that there is one month left to join up. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2021-sdmb-book-exchange/934053/14 "2021-04-28T01:13:25Z")
Just a note to remind people that 12:00 midnight(PST) April 30th is the cut off for this, so if you want in you’ve only got a couple of days. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2021, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2021-sdmb-book-exchange/934053/15 "2021-05-01T02:21:11Z")
Last chance, folks. ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2021, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2021-sdmb-book-exchange/934053/16 "2021-05-01T03:07:40Z")
🎲 🎲, baby ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2021, 8:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2021-sdmb-book-exchange/934053/17 "2021-05-01T08:38:57Z")
Most of the notices have been sent out via PM, with just one address correction/clarification needed to wrap it all up. Please read the post of the person whose name you have been given for possible special instructions. ---
**Author:** ![Reeses\_Monkey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/reeses_monkey/32/2885_2.png) [@Reeses\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeses_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2021, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2021-sdmb-book-exchange/934053/18 "2021-05-01T12:56:45Z")
I’ve got my matchee, now to comb my shelves for good books to send on to them. ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2021, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2021-sdmb-book-exchange/934053/19 "2021-05-01T17:45:27Z")
> [@Reeses\_Monkey](#): > > now to comb my shelves for good books to send on to them. Whee! This is gonna be fun. I’m a little in awe of my matchee so I’m experiencing some trepidation but it will be a growth experience which is good for me at my age. ---
**Author:** ![Lancia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lancia/32/17174_2.png) [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2021, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2021-sdmb-book-exchange/934053/20 "2021-05-01T19:08:53Z")
Shit! Missed it by a day! 🤬 I do the shot glass exchange religiously and sometimes the secret Santa, so I’ll definitely be looking out next year for another book exchange. Regardless I’ll be watching this thread with excitement, curious to see what literally treasures Dopers will send. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2021-sdmb-book-exchange/934053.md?page=2)