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Re:On the pleasures of stumbling upon books in the wrong places by icebraining on Wednesday October 18, 2017 @02:47AM (#15497374)
That's become a worldwide movement: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BookCrossing
Re:On the pleasures of stumbling upon books in the wrong places by KGIII on Wednesday October 18, 2017 @02:56AM (#15497405)
Yeah, I read about that later. I was actually later than that site but didn't know about a movement or anything.

I got the idea from having found a book in my youth. I wasn't sure if the book had been left or lost, but it was a good book and the finding of the book led me to enjoying science fiction.

I figured I'd try to make it more meaningful than that and left books that had influenced me. However, I got only one reply. I should do it again but make them gift certificates for the local bookstore. Then they can read what they want.

Re:On the pleasures of stumbling upon books in the wrong places by oskarth on Wednesday October 18, 2017 @04:25AM (#15497663)
I travel light and love to read so I drop books off in public places naturally, had no idea it was a thing. Thanks!