Love this idea from Tris: Make it possible to turn in books I already own for credit towards the ebook of the same book.
There are so many books that I would read over and over if I could get them on my Nook or Bruce’s Kindle. I would be willing to put up some of the cost, if I could just get credit for having already owned the physical copy.
And think of the good we could do: Turn in our physical copies and have them go (at a discount) to schools, libraries, hospitals, etc. (Even better, donate some of them flat out.)
This would encourage re-use of the books we geeks have sitting around. It would encourage new content for those that need it. Every one would win.
Yet another great idea on how to make a difference. What do you think?
I want to exchange my paper books for electronic versions. How about it Kobo?
I was pretty sure that I’d like to read books on my iPad. I’m a gadget guy and the idea of having a library of books and manuals at my disposal is just too geeky to pass up. Here’s the thing, I have a small stack of books (Blink, Under Heaven, Anathem, and Under The Dome) in the queue for reading (as well as a few business books I was given for review). As much as I want to read them, I want to read them on my iPad.
What if I could go to Chapters and turn in the books for credit towards buying the through Kobo? Sure, I’d love a one-for-one trade, but I think that is hoping for a bit much. Now, Chapters could resell the books (unlikely) or donate them to the library. Think of how many new books libraries might be able to get!
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