Books on the run:
July 10th, 2002
I like the idea behind Bookcrossing.com. It’s kind of like 1000journals crossed with geocaching. Basically, you take a book you’ve read, register it with Bookcrossing, place a label on it, and leave it in a public place. The idea is that the next person to pick it up can log into Bookcrossing, comment on it, then pass the book on. I’m gonna do it. If nothing else, it’s a good way to whittle down my bookshelf. :-)
Addendum: FreeWords is something similar, but not as collaborative or reader-driven. It’s more of a cutesy art “happening” kind of thing.