Locals Book Exchange?

**Susie Q Roo** · 07-28-2008

Would a semi-organized book exchange work out down here? Maybe show up and mingle/nosh/sip/assemble books for an hour or so, then have the giant trade off - you take as many as you bring. I'd be willing and happy to have it at my house. Any thoughts?

**Heather** · 07-28-2008

I was actually tossing around the idea of having one of these at Pinche Gringos. My only concern is that I'm not sure anyone would be interested in the kinds of books that I'm interested in, but if you're there I'm sure I can find something. I also have a bunch of books that people give me that I'm not interested in, but are good trade leverage.

I'm all for it.

**Susie Q Roo** · 07-28-2008

It does make much more sense to have it in town, though we could get a good turnout of Paamulians here. How often do you think it would make sense to do it?

Bob-Ster · 07-28-2008

Someone, not sure who, was coordinating a book swap at the La Rana on Wednesdays.....correction, every other Wednesday, at or around 3P.M.
Hope that helps.....

barba · 07-28-2008

Hi all you book lovers...great idea...I have a huge sack in my car ready to go. We could certainly have it here under the palapa if anyone is interested.

**Susie Q Roo** · 07-28-2008

I've got at least 30 myself. Should we just schedule an impromptu get-together soon and see how it goes? Maybe this weekend? Or is there a certain day of the week that a lot of people wind up in the same spot anyway where we could just hijack the event or... is it better to make it a thing only for the book lovers who show up?

If anyone has more word on La Rana that may be the best way to go if it's already planned.

By the way, Barb, it's fantastic to see you around here again!

barba · 07-28-2008

Thanks Susie, been still buried with the saga of Les Alizes. I'm easy on place/date/time so whatever is the best.....it's a great idea.

Bob-Ster · 07-28-2008

.....Sorry, but I don't remember her name
but she is the wife of the gentlemen who runs
your illustrious fire department that coordinates
the book exchange at the La Rana.
.....save some books for me

I'll bring some good ones, soon......

bluberry · 07-28-2008

I was wondering about this for when I am down in Jan. I will be bringing 15 or 20 as I can read one a day on the beach.

Wondered if donating them to the Peanut shelter for resale- (buck or two) would be doable??

BB

JudyBluEyes · 07-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob-Ster

.....Sorry, but I don't remember her name
but she is the wife of the gentlemen who runs
your illustrious fire department that coordinates
the book exchange at the La Rana.
.....save some books for me

I'll bring some good ones, soon......

Her name is Edie, and yes she holds a book exchange at La Rana on Wednesday afternoons. I know she would welcome more people who want to bring and take books!!

**Susie Q Roo** · 07-28-2008

Judy, are there any other specifics about it that you can give us? Like do you know for certain that it's at 3 pm... and is it just bring a book/take a book, easy-breezy?

JudyBluEyes · 07-28-2008

I'm not sure about the exact time, I think it's 3 to 5 ?? And yes it's just bring a book, or take a book. No big rules. If you don't have a book to bring you can just take one, or if you have books you can just leave them...

Bob-Ster · 07-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by JudyBluEyes

Her name is Edie...

...Thank You....I'm terrible with names Julie
[quote=JudyBluEyes;1159285]I'm not sure about the exact time, I think it's 3 to 5 ?? ...quote]
...I'd be careful with showing up too late....I did a few times (like after 4) and they were already gone.....'slow day' is what Jorge would say.....

**Susie Q Roo** · 07-28-2008

Great! Barb, can you be there Wednesday at 3? Heather, how 'bout you? I will plan on it!

(Oh, and Heather and Barb, if you want any of my favorite books, I hang on to those ones, but I'll be happy to let you look thru them and borrow anytime you want.)

Michele · 07-28-2008

This is a great idea! How did I not know about the La Rana swap already? I am more of a book collector than swapper but I do have quite a few paperbacks that are "swap worthy". If I ever find the box that the books are packed in, I will be happy to join in the fun!! Gotta love moving

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07-28-2008	#2 (permalink)
Heather employee of the month Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 9,823	I was actually tossing around the idea of having one of these at Pinche Gringos. My only concern is that I'm not sure anyone would be interested in the kinds of books that I'm interested in, but if you're there I'm sure I can find something. I also have a bunch of books that people give me that I'm not interested in, but are good trade leverage. I'm all for it.

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Susie Q Roo paradisiac Join Date: May 2003 Location: Q Roo Posts: 11,719	It does make much more sense to have it in town, though we could get a good turnout of Paamulians here. How often do you think it would make sense to do it?

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Bob-Ster into ruins Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The soon to be Frozen Tundra Posts: 63	Someone, not sure who, was coordinating a book swap at the La Rana on Wednesdays.....correction, every other Wednesday, at or around 3P.M. Hope that helps.....

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barba beachaholic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Playa Del Carmen Posts: 448	Hi all you book lovers...great idea...I have a huge sack in my car ready to go. We could certainly have it here under the palapa if anyone is interested.

07-28-2008	#6 (permalink)
Susie Q Roo paradisiac Join Date: May 2003 Location: Q Roo Posts: 11,719	I've got at least 30 myself. Should we just schedule an impromptu get-together soon and see how it goes? Maybe this weekend? Or is there a certain day of the week that a lot of people wind up in the same spot anyway where we could just hijack the event or... is it better to make it a thing only for the book lovers who show up? If anyone has more word on La Rana that may be the best way to go if it's already planned. By the way, Barb, it's fantastic to see you around here again!

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barba beachaholic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Playa Del Carmen Posts: 448	Thanks Susie, been still buried with the saga of Les Alizes. I'm easy on place/date/time so whatever is the best.....it's a great idea.

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Bob-Ster into ruins Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The soon to be Frozen Tundra Posts: 63	.....Sorry, but I don't remember her name but she is the wife of the gentlemen who runs your illustrious fire department that coordinates the book exchange at the La Rana. .....save some books for me I'll bring some good ones, soon......

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bluberry beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In-land Nova Scotia- someday by the sea..... Posts: 258	I was wondering about this for when I am down in Jan. I will be bringing 15 or 20 as I can read one a day on the beach. Wondered if donating them to the Peanut shelter for resale- (buck or two) would be doable?? BB

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Susie Q Roo paradisiac Join Date: May 2003 Location: Q Roo Posts: 11,719	Judy, are there any other specifics about it that you can give us? Like do you know for certain that it's at 3 pm... and is it just bring a book/take a book, easy-breezy?

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JudyBluEyes añejo Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Playa Del Carmen Posts: 4,646	I'm not sure about the exact time, I think it's 3 to 5 ?? And yes it's just bring a book, or take a book. No big rules. If you don't have a book to bring you can just take one, or if you have books you can just leave them...

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Susie Q Roo paradisiac Join Date: May 2003 Location: Q Roo Posts: 11,719	Great! Barb, can you be there Wednesday at 3? Heather, how 'bout you? I will plan on it! (Oh, and Heather and Barb, if you want any of my favorite books, I hang on to those ones, but I'll be happy to let you look thru them and borrow anytime you want.)

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Michele añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Playa del Carmen, QR, MX Posts: 2,775	This is a great idea! How did I not know about the La Rana swap already? I am more of a book collector than swapper but I do have quite a few paperbacks that are "swap worthy". If I ever find the box that the books are packed in, I will be happy to join in the fun!! Gotta love moving