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Dear Members,
Perhaps you heard about the recent reduction in postage, across all postal classes? That's right, as of April 10, 2016, your Media Mail package of up to 1 lb that previously cost $2.72 to mail, now costs $2.61! And for a Media Mail package of between 1 and 2 lbs, the cost went down from $3.22 to $3.09. First Class rates also fell.
Of course, you'll still save a lot if you use Printable Postage to mail -- packages of up to 8 ounces can be mailed First Class for $2.60 (almost a dollar less than the non-Printed Postage cost). So that's good news, all around!
We're also happy to announce the Easter Egg Hunt results. We had a great turnout, and members seemed to be having a lot of fun searching for the egg icons on the site. Our winners were jessicat (the Quick-as-a-Bunny first member to fill her basket) and aliciaaba (randomly selected from among the remaining completed baskets). Each of them got a new book from her Wish List! We enjoyed the Hunt, and we hope you did too. We're planning more games like that in the future, so stay tuned!
Happy Reading,
Richard and
The PaperBackSwap Team
Amazon Showcase Book
By popular demand, we're showcasing a Wishlisted book that is not currently available in our Market, but which is available in NEW condition at a substantial savings off retail. Use any of the Showcase links below to go to Amazon -- remember, your purchase (of anything) there will help support PaperBackSwap!
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The Obsession by Nora Roberts |
Used Books Currently Available for Swapping
Order these books for credits; repost them when you're done reading and get the credit back!
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The Imperfectionists by Set against the gorgeous backdrop of Rome, Tom Rachman’s wry, vibrant debut follows the topsy-turvy private lives of the reporters, editors, and executives of an international English language newspaper as they struggle to keep it -- and themselves -- afloat....read more |
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The Lucky One by After U.S. Marine Logan Thibault finds a photograph of a smiling young woman buried in the dirt during his tour of duty in Iraq, he experiences a sudden streak of luck -- winning poker games and even surviving deadly combat ... read more |
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Mortal Sins by The year is 1927, a time for bootleg gin, hot jazz, and sudden death. Seasoned homicide cop Daman Rourke, a haunted widower also mourning the death of a fellow cop and close friend, walks into a scene of appalling bloodshed....read more |
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Temptation by It is l909 and Temperance O'Neil is a woman ahead of her time, happy and devoted to her career. But her new stepfather does not approve. He makes her an unlikely offer: to go to Scotland, pose as housekeeper to his nephew James, and secretly find him a wife.... read more |
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Innocent by The sequel to the genre-defining, landmark bestseller Presumed Innocent, this book continues the story of Rusty Sabich and Tommy Molto who are, once again, twenty years later, pitted against each other in a riveting psychological match....read more. |
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Unlucky 13 by San Francisco Detective Lindsay Boxer is loving her life as a new mother. With an attentive husband, a job she loves, plus best friends who can talk about anything, things couldn't be better. Then the FBI sends Lindsay a photo of a killer from her past, and her happy world is shattered. ...read more |
Market Spotlight Books
In the PBS Market, available new at bargain prices!
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The Midnight Witch by
From Paula Brackston, the New York Times bestselling author of The Witch’s Daughter and The Winter Witch, comes a magical tale that is as dark as it is enchanting. Set in high society Edwardian England, a young witch faces the choice between love and loyalty to her coven. ...read more Retail Price: New in the PBS Market (Hardcover): $3.49+1 credit (save 86%) or $7.39 (save 71%) Browse Historical Fiction currently available in the Market
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Wrapagami: The Art of Fabric Gift Wraps by |
NEWS
Refer and Earn! Have you invited your friends to join the club? Remember that you can get up to $5 for each friend, with no limit! You can share to Facebook (easily done from the Invite page); you can also send Invite emails directly from the Invite page. Make a YouTube video! Your invitees will get a discount on membership, you'll get $, and the club will get more books to share! It's a win-win-win! Read more about the referral program on the Invite page.
Update your software, protect your computer... Because of a known serious vulnerability in older system software, everyone needs to be using the most current Security Protocol when on the Internet. PaperBackSwap is required to update too, and older, vulnerable browsers will not be able to access the site after June 30, 2016. So if your software is old, update now! It's a quick task that will protect your computer and your personal information. If you are using Internet Explorer, go here to update. If you are using Mac, upgrade your MacOS for free on the Apple site. Read more here.
School Book Sales.com is helping educators to obtain classroom books at the lowest possible cost. Because of our relationship with vendors (established by new-book purchases for the PaperBackSwap Market) we are able to take advantage of bulk discount book purchases. Membership is free, and checkout options include school purchase orders as well as debit/credit and PayPal. Spread the word to any teachers/homeschoolers you know!
PBS Local Chapter News
We'd love to share your Chapter news - if you have some, please submit it to us!
Upcoming Local Chapter Meetups:
- The North Texas Chapter meets next on May 1st, to discuss The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. Check out the group's facebook page! Their meeting schedule is in the Chapter topic; contact Shellie (aylamonster) for more information.
- The Charlotte, NC Metro Area Chapter has been meeting for seven years! They meet monthly, usually the first Monday of every month. Next book is The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty. Check out their Chapter topic and see the full list of books they'll be reading in 2016! Contact Kimberly (KimberlyN) for details, and to get on their e-vite list.
- The Laveen Arizona Chapter plans to meet May 14th to discuss The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg. For more details, please see the Chapter topic -also check out their facebook page! Contact lisaparks for location and more information.
- The MN/WI St Croix Valley Chapter is hoping to schedule a meetup for May. If you live nearby, put in your two cents!
- The DVM (DC, VA, MD) Chapter is trying to schedule a meetup. Join the discussion!
If you want to be a Local Chapter Leader for PBS, you just need to have a PBS Nickname, a viewable public profile, and enthusiasm! Check the Local Chapter Leaders Forum List of Official Chapters to see if your area already has a local Chapter. If not, and you want to do this, just contact us. There are no formal guidelines for being a Chapter Leader. All of the information is in the Local Chapter Leader Discussion Forum topic. If you are an official Chapter Leader and want us to include your upcoming meetup in the Newsletter, send in a message to us with the date, at least a week before the end of the preceding month.
MEMBER OF THE MONTH
(justloux)
Perhaps you don't know Lou; if you are a Data Correction or Image Collection Volunteer, though, you probably do. She's relentless in her pursuit of perfection at PaperBackSwap! If the listing for a book on your Bookshelf or another list suddenly improved, it's a good bet that Lou might have had something to do with it. Her fellow volunteers nominated her to us, and we could not agree more! Lou, the club is much improved for everyone by your contributions, and we're so glad you're here! You are the Member of the Month for April. Congratulations!
DEAR LIBRARIAN
Dear Librarian - I'm trying to offer my book directly to a specific PBS Friend. How can I do that? -- Curious in California
Dear Callie,
What a good question! If the book (matching ISBN) is on your friend's Wish List, you can offer your copy directly to her even if she's not #1 in line, as described in the Help doc "Can I post a book directly to someone's Wish List?" in our Help Center. The key thing to remember with that is that you need to click the "Post this Book" button that is on the member's Wish List in order to direct the offer to her.
If you are a Standard member, it's even easier to do this! If the other member is on your Friends list (and has that ISBN on her Wish List), you can type the ISBN into the Post Books page and you will be shown her name on the right side, above the Listing Preview. You can choose right there to post directly to her (or any other wishing Friend) that way.
If the book is not a Wish Listed book, but is available in the club and you have it posted it on your Bookshelf, you can also suggest it to your friend in a Personal Message, using the "Suggest a Book" feature. If she orders the book by clicking the "order" button in the Suggestion PM, her request will come to you, even if your book is not #1 in line for requests. The Help Center has more information about using the "Suggest a Book" feature.
If the book is available in the club and you've posted it to your Bookshelf, your friend can also request it directly from your Bookshelf, following the instructions in the Help doc "How do I direct my request for a book to a specific member?". The key there is that your friend would need to use the "Order this Book" button that is on your Bookshelf to direct the request to you.
The Last Word:
- Are you REALLY not reading the Blog? You don't want to miss out on Free Book Friday book giveaways, author interviews, awesome book reviews and giveaways, and so much more!
- As always, don't forget to start your Amazon shopping from the link at the top of the PBS site - when you do this, a small percentage of your purchase amount comes to us. So whenever (and whatever) you plan to purchase on Amazon, start from the Amazon link at the top of the PBS site. It's an easy, free way to support the club!