This is a really cool idea, and I’ve mentioned it before here; it’s called Bookswim. It’s touted as a “Netflix” for book lovers- it’s a rental library lending program. You pay a flat fee once a month, create a queue of books you want to read, and the books are sent directly to your home. Bookswim has all the latest bestselling books, new releases, classic, ADN they even have a TEXTBOOK rental! You also have the option to purchase and keep the books you especially love. I really like it, and I’m thinking of doing it. My local library system doesn’t have a lot of the books I like (ancient history stuff), and the textbook rental is very appealing.
Bookswim also offers a nice 
BookSwim.com Gift Card if you want to give Bookswim to a book lover. I think it’s very cool!
Please realize that I am a Bookswim affiliate- which means that if you click my link either in this post or the Bookswim button in the sidebar, and place an order- I earn money. But I am fussy about my affiliations, so know that I must really like a company to want to be an affiliate!
At any rate, whether you purchase or not, check out Bookswim. It’s great for readers and homeschoolers alike!
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December 31, 2009 at 12:33 am
I might have to check this out. My wife is always getting the local library to ship stuff in from all over because she is an avid reader! Plus, I keep wanting to investigate certain books before buying.
Thanks for the heads up!
:-)