As a busy mom, I am always looking for ways to save both time and money. In fact, I found that book bartering is not only fun, but can be an excellent way to save money. Unfortunately, when I talk to my friends about my passion for bartering and books, it seems like nobody else knows what this is all about. I decided that the best way to get the word out was to write this article and let everyone know what a wonderful opportunity bartering can be, especially when it comes to books.

Many people have numerous books lying around their home that are just taking up space. Perhaps they are books that you have already read or maybe you thought they sounded interesting, but they just did not meet your expectations. While you can certainly put these books in a garage sale or give them away, but that seems very wasteful. After all, books are not cheap and it would be great if you could get something in exchange for your books.

Today, bartering is more popular than ever. With so many people looking for a way to stretch a dollar, it is becoming increasingly popular to barter for both goods and services. I like to use a website dedicated to this pursuit. I simply browse the available books and acquire points. These points can be used to barter for books. Once I read the book, I can offer it for someone else. I get additional points by listing my book, but also for leaving feedback regarding the bartering transaction. As I accumulate points, I get more and more opportunities to barter for other books.

This has been an excellent way to get an opportunity to read a wide variety of books and the best part is there are no late fees. Additionally, I never have to worry about the high cost of new books ever again. I get books not only for myself, but also for my children. The process of bartering and books has certainly taught my kids a valuable lesson, and they are taking advantage of the extra reading opportunities that are now available to them.