Don’t ever let me loose at a used book sale.
There’s more that one bit of good news in this though. The nine books only cost me $21, and the proceeds went to the Alzheimer’s Society.
But while I was browsing the thousands of books for sale that day, I got to thinking: what if I had my book published and gave away copies at events such as the Alzheimer’s book sale? Wouldn’t that be a neat way not only to get my novel out there, but to give to a worthwhile charity at the same time? Heck, I could even sit there and sign them. But then I got to thinking – does that make the sale suddenly more about me than the cause?
What do you think? Should this even be a tough call?
lindaghill.com 
November 24, 2014 at 6:37 pm
I wasn’t overly taken with the Lord John books by Diana Gabaldon although they provide a nice side perspective on the Outlander series. I too adore used book sales.
LikeLike
November 24, 2014 at 9:28 pm
I got part-way through Lord John and the Private Matter and lost interest. But I figured for $3, I couldn’t go wrong. 😛 The Outlander series is great though!
LikeLiked by 1 person
November 25, 2014 at 4:35 pm
Some of the Lord John books are good but I agree with you on that one.
LikeLike
November 25, 2014 at 4:44 pm
Are they? I’ll keep reading then. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
November 20, 2014 at 3:57 pm
Wonderful idea! (Oh The Bonesetter’s Daughter!) 🙂
LikeLike
November 21, 2014 at 9:44 pm
Have you read it? Is it good?
Thanks, Joey. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
November 21, 2014 at 11:17 pm
Yes and YES 😀
LikeLike
November 22, 2014 at 8:20 am
Great! It’s going higher on my list. 😀
LikeLike
November 18, 2014 at 10:56 pm
If there are other books for sale why not yours too? Are you doing the One Liner Wednesday?
LikeLike
November 18, 2014 at 11:04 pm
I am. I’ll post in the morning. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
November 18, 2014 at 10:55 pm
Nothing wrong with that Linda. You are not detracting in any way from the book sale by signing copies you have gifted to the cause. It is, indeed, win-win.
LikeLike
November 18, 2014 at 10:14 pm
yes I am the same, I have only recently managed to throw out a load of books – but it was hard and I try not to buy new ones but that is also hard
LikeLike
November 18, 2014 at 10:07 pm
Ha once my comment posted I see the “win-win” concept has already been mentioned! Ah, great minds… 🙂 That’s a good sign confirming it’s a good idea you had!
LikeLike
November 18, 2014 at 10:06 pm
I have a hard time controlling myself when it comes to buying books, too — no judgment here. 🙂 As for your idea to give your book away at a charity sale like this, I don’t see anything wrong with that — it’s what I call a win-win arrangement. I might sign them beforehand, though; just my two cents!
LikeLike
November 18, 2014 at 8:39 pm
I feel you. Used book sales are my Achilles as well. I hit a charity sale about a month ago and brought home fifteen. Yours were for a good cause too. It’s a win-win right?
😉
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers!
TyCobbsTeeth
LikeLike
November 18, 2014 at 8:41 pm
It really is a win-win situation. 🙂 Thanks for your comment! 🙂 Cheers!
LikeLiked by 1 person