JENN McKINLAY: As you can see, we are giving away SEVEN books to one lucky reader! Click this link – GIVEAWAY – to enter to win the six books shown plus one mystery book! FREE BOOKS, ya’ll, does it get any better? No, it does not!
Now being a thrifty sort, I LOVE free stuff. When I was younger (read poorer), I took everything that was offered to me that had the right price of FREE. This is why I have an upright piano in my house that, once the Hooligans stopped taking lessons, no one has played except Hooligan 1’s Plus 1 when she visits and I adore her for that! Now that I am older and more discerning, I curate the freebies that I accept such as my in-laws gorgeous dining set from Copenhagen – yes, please, and thank you! Other stuff, not so much.
How about you, Reds, how do you feel about free stuff?
HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN: It’s like, gift with purchase. SO irresistible, even if we know i’;s not a gift! Or the points we get at CVS. I know they make the stuff more expensive (my opinion at least) so it’s a wash for them, but oooh, free points so I can get free stuff. Airline miles, too, so fabulous. (I cannot bring myself to use them, though, and have no idea what I’m saving them FOR, which is annoying. ) And all those little bookish trinkets we get at conferences–I have so many canvas bags! And pens. But..they were FREE!
Anyway! We are so happy with all of you that we decided to have some summertime fun and offer YOU free stuff! And we’re thinking we’ll do this again.That’s why you’ll see on the entry form that we’re calling it a quarterly giveaway.
LUCY BURDETTE: Hank, I do not get those CVS points, do not understand how to use those at all. So I just throw the receipts in the trash. Airline points are tricky because it’s very seldom you can actually use them. I encourage John to use them when he’s going somewhere with multiple flights like skiing from Key West. One thing I do adore is free books! Particularly something I desperately want to read anyway. We hope you will feel that way about this giveaway! And by the way, come to the Reds and readers Facebook page and chat about Jenn’s Hallmark debut, Thursday, July 30! I can’t wait…
HANK: Lucy, you throw those receipts in the trash? Even if they say Extra Bucks? Nooooooo.. And yes, free books. The total scourge. How can anyone resist?
HALLIE EPHRON, who is still trying to give away an upright piano (no takers) that my kids learned to play on. No takers.
CVS coupon deals? Meh. Every time I go to CVS I try to use one of those deals (25% OFF ON YOUR NEXT PURCHASE!!) and it turns out whatever I’m shopping for doesn’t qualify.
Having said that, I love it when the grocery store offers two avocados or mangos or cucumbers for the price of one. But two 5-pound bags of potatoes? They’ll sprout before go through them. Still, I take that “free” extra bag and drop it in the food donation bin on my way out of the store.
RHYS BOWEN : The one I don’t get. But one pair of shoes get the second free. Who needs two pairs of identical shoes? In my early marriage/ raising a family days I loved free stuff. Who else collected Green Stamps? They paid for kids Christmas presents. These days I’m happy to pay. I do get and use airline miles. I’ve books trips to Europe for several family members on my miles. I currently have 249,0000 miles on AA.
I don’t claim most freebies. I feel other people need free stuff more than me But I do love a bargain!
JENN: I am also a flyer miles collector. Love upgrading my seat to one with legroom every chance I get!
DEBORAH CROMBIE: Ditto here on the CVS points. I am just annoyed by all the extra paper added to my receipt. Airline miles, on the other hand, have made trips to London and back much more comfortable over the years. I will take those upgrades, although they're not exactly "free" these days, even with mileage.
Otherwise, I'm not so big on free stuff these days. I'm trying to get rid of stuff, not add to it!
JULIA SPENCER-FLEMING: I adore free stuff (well, except for the $15,000 cat.) I occasionally have dreams where I get to go through some sort of thrift shop and take anything I want. Seriously, I don't know what that says about me, but I do. My first time at the American Booksellers Conference in NY, I took EVERY advance reader copy I thought I might be remotely interested in - and then had to stagger back to my hotel from the Javits Center carrying approximately 500 pounds of books, sine there wasn't a cab to be had anywhere.
I have learned since then. Like the rest of you, I've gotten a lot more picky as the count-of-items-owned has increased but my storage space has not. It's still a delight, but it has to 1) actually be worth it (do I want to spend the money on the skin are to get the "free" gift-with-purchase) and something I need (buy-one-get-one-free is my trip-up here.)
I'm still a sucker for free books, though...
Your turn, Readers, where do you stand on free stuff?
I ❤️ free books!
ReplyDeleteI am not so excited about other free stuff anymore though. I have to convince myself it is something I really want and will use. Would I actually spend money on it to have it? If no then I pass it by.
We had to get rid of so much stuff when we moved and It was hard to even get people to take it off our hands for free…even quality stuff not junk.
Yes, I agree! And I always feel so powerful when I pass up the free thing! I don’t need any more keychains or koozies. And I’m extremely extremely selective about mugs!
DeleteI always say you have to spend money to save money!
DeleteSO true. Even the good stuff is hard to unload.
DeleteFree books are marvelous. I am so excited by this free book offer!
ReplyDeleteAs for the other stuff, generally, grocery store freebees are okay, but I don't go out of my way to track down free stuff . . . .
Should be fun!
DeleteLove free stuff!
ReplyDeleteIt's just nice to get surprise stuff, isn't it?
DeleteEvery time my husband gives blood, he brings home blood bank swag--T shirts, sweatshirts, and sweat pants. He wears the T shirts for running, but, combined with all the T shirts from road races, his drawers are overflowing. Time for a cleanout.
ReplyDeleteI feel that. My race t-shirts are beginning to accumulate.
DeleteOOh, free books?!?!! Always, yes, please! Other free things-these days - I’m more selective. The house isn’t getting any bigger, do I really need that whatever it is? (Same with buy 1 get 1 50% off) Hallie, if we had the room I would definitely come get (have a piano mover do the work) your piano. I will always, always find room for books!
ReplyDeleteESPECIALLY Jungle Red Writers’ Books! Suzette C
DeleteWe love that Suzette!
DeleteAwesome, Suzette!
DeleteWhat a generous book offer! I'm not so keen on other kinds of free stuff, with a big exception for the food samples at Costco. Funny about CVS - my points register on my account and they often ask at the register, do you want to use your X dollars? I always say sure, and I usually manage to use the coupons that come in the mail, too.
ReplyDeleteHere's another kind of free stuff: my Medicare supplemental plan comes with a debit card for over-the-counter purchases. They add $50 to it every quarter, PLUS it paid for over $600 toward my (Costco) hearing aids. I like that kind of free money!
Love the food samples from Costco - keeps me from the dreaded shopping while hungry mistakes.
DeleteDon't forget the $1.50 foot long beef hot dog PLUS 20oz soda at Costco.
DeleteFree stuff is great.
ReplyDeleteI'm signed up for all the rewards programs at the places I shop which leads to free food which is never a bad thing.
I mean, if they want to give it to me for nothing and it's something I use, I say go for it. Obviously, if it is something I don't use, I have no need for it. I mean, free vegetables? BAH, the devil's work.
Free steak and cheese sub or pizza...heavenly!
Yes, you really feel like you win when you get a free coffee or something… It’s such a psychological game they played, but free is free! Even if you have to buy nine sandwiches to get a free one.
DeleteAnd in my case, nine sandwiches isn't such a hard achievement to make. :D
DeleteAh, I forgot about the free thing after so many purchases. For me, it's the 10th bottle of ginger beer from the farmer's market, ditto the free bottle of my favorite salsa verde from another favorite farmer's market vendor. Now those I love!
DeleteDevil's work - lol!
Deleteoh, yes, frequent flyer miles! I love them! But I have a hard time bringing myself to use them. I’m always saving them. I’ve got to stop doing that, right? I always think that when I have a long road trip I should get frequent driver miles somehow.
ReplyDeleteHank, at times we have donated our miles to our kids when they fly. But I we are also allowed by our bank's credit card to donate to a charity organization if we wanted to.
DeleteUse them! I blow them as soon as I have them -- sort of like my vacation time when I had job.
DeleteI'm not a big one for freebies, but your giveaway is amazing!
ReplyDeleteA couple of months back, on my morning jog, I found a little end table that was left at the curb (on a rainy morning, no less). Matt was home at the time and on a "fix up mom's house" kick so I told him about it. He walked over there and came back with it. It's a great little table and I love it!
I do try to remember to use my 10% off groceries coupons when I get vaccinated at Safeway.
Oh, that’s so sweet! The universe was giving you the table!
DeleteWe used to love "Big Garbage" - the one week a year where you could put out 'big' things for the garbage truck to pick up. It was the seasonal shop and so many people used it. Your things would go out about the week before, be nicely sorted and people would search through for things they need. Your barbecue needs a burner - there is another, now you have parts. We have kids bicycles - great for the grandkids. Will put them back out when they grow out of them. They are balking about allowing it this year - the people are very, very annoyed!
DeleteWhat a great idea, Margo!!
DeleteSame. I used to be such a coupon clipper but now it's all digital and exhausting.
DeleteWe are still cleaning up the ‘refuse/extra/pile of really too much STUFF’ from my sister’s. It is not a joke – touch something and you not only win it; you get 5 more items free! NOBODY leaves their car unattended – scenes of excess zucchini hiding in the backseat. You have no chairs – what colour would you like – dining room, over stuffed, something for the patio? Hungry – perhaps some pig trotters, canned peas, maybe white sugar – there are 8 2lb bags… (we are currently running 4 fridges and 4 freezers – Yes there is too much, and no, food banks will not take it.) Headache – maybe some Tylenol 3 circa 1992 or epinephrine if you have an allergy? How about a photo album – not your relatives – never mind, I don’t want to look at them either. Even the Salvation Army close their doors when they see us coming down the road!
ReplyDeleteCoupons seem to have to be used on a phone – not happening here (too stupid…) I do like the 2nd hand shelf at Walmart where they bundle up not-as-good-as-they-should-be fruits and vegetables (this week it is pineapple, avocados and mandarins), and usually will accept free stuff from someone’s garden though it is usually me giving produce away, and of course the ultimate free – the library! Even Hoopla even though I find it more difficult to use. I can wait for the next book in line.
Julia, do you currently own the $15,000.00 cat, or just have a monetary interest in it?
So, I am not putting my name on your lovely give-away (it would cost too much to send it to Canada anyway, unless Jenn delivers), although you can know that I will probably have my name on the wait list at the library. Maybe next time you could include a library card – I wonder if that is legal. Then I could get access to more books…
By the way, the above-mentioned sister took everything that was free – she pushed to the head of the line – whether she needed it or not. Hence a huge box of pens, pencils and other trinkets. She acted as though she was doing them a favour for taking their free things. I tend to say give it to the next in line – they probably need it more than I do.
Margo, your post is funny and sad. I dread leaving a bunch of stuff for my son to wade through, so I'm trying to pare it down!
DeleteI am very selective with CVS - I only buy what I actually need and if there is a coupon for it I use it. I just used $10.00 reward coupon toward a $12.00 purchase so I only paid $2.00.
DeleteI rarely buy 2 get one 50% off. Why spend more money for something you don't need, even if it is half off?
I'm with you, Margo. I'm trying very hard not to leave anything for my sons to deal with - last best thing I can do for them.
DeleteYes, I cringe When I imagine watching from heaven :-) as my relatives look through my stuff and say… What was she thinking, keeping all this?
DeleteHallie, great plan for 2fers at the grocery store. Thank you for helping to feed people. Elisabeth
ReplyDeleteYes, brilliant!
DeleteOn the one hand, I was born into a fairly poor family and grew up truly appreciating the value of anything I could get for free. On the other hand, I did the big purge down to a retirement condo almost two years ago and I now very much appreciate the value of having no more "things" than I have space for. So I am much more selective than I used to be about accepting free things. I have to admit, my very first thought upon seeing the Reds free book giveaway was "No, you don't have a place to put seven new hardbacks." Fortunately, as I looked at the titles and knew I really, really wanted to read those books, I overcame that first instinct and signed up anyway. I figure if I win, I will read them and then pass them along to friends.
ReplyDeleteI am with Lucy on CVS points, though very faithful about using the coupons my grocery store sends me. And I am currently saving airline points for one of two things: either to pay for a flight home to visit for my son in Japan, or for an upgrade to our flight if we go visit him again before he decides to visit us. (You snooze you lose, son!)
I love your discernment. I find if there is something I need to make room for, weeding is easy!
DeleteDepends on the free stuff. Buy one get one at the market is a yes if I like it in the first place. Usually I can’t find a second something I want, so BOGO doesn’t always work for me.
ReplyDeleteSo I have a business-ee sort of question about your Facebook Page for JR. What is your current facebook page so I can get into it. I stopped facebook a couple years ago bc of all nonsense
that was invading my page. Now I’m back and I want to be sure I select the correct one. Thanks
And Lucy, I just got started, final, on your Key West series on Audio books. Amazing. I love them. LessTV and more Lucy. Yes!!
Oh, thanks so much Paula! Our Facebook page is called Reds and Readers...
DeleteLove it!
DeleteDepends on the stuff.
ReplyDeleteFree books? Maybe. Am I interested in reading it? No, then pass. But if it looks/sounds interesting, sure. There may be no such thing as too many books, but there is such a thing as not enough shelf space.
For anything else it's really a question of need and want. Do I need it? How badly do I want it? Having moved to a smaller house, do I want to store it? Because my kids sure don't want it.
Pianos are tough, Hallie. Fortunately for me, The Girl wants my upright even though she doesn't play (sentimental reasons and hey, maybe she'll learn some day). But I have no idea how the kids will unload my baby grand once I'm gone.
Oh, pianos do seem to be tough to unload.
DeleteI'm with Edith: free food samples are great, free things to clutter up our apartment, no, thank you. Although I would sign up for these seven books if I didn't live in Bern: the postage would be horrendous.
ReplyDeleteAbout ten years ago, I gave away half of my books, and sometime in the next ten years I'll pare down again, books and more. To echo Gillian B, Peter and I don't want to burden our one child with the ghastly job of going through our stuff. The question is---at what age do you start parting with the stuff YOU still care about (even if it's silly or sentimental) to spare someone else having to deal with it? Before 80, that's for sure. Sorting through and throwing out belongings takes a lot of stamina.
I am a big book purger. Nothing stays unless it's signed. Hub on the other hand...
DeleteYes, Lisa Gardner has a great inspirational thought for getting rid of books: she says books are meant to be read by someone, not sitting on someone’s shelves as decoration. She says: let a book go do what it’s supposed to do!!
DeleteHank what a wonderful quote from Lisa Gardner!!
DeleteOf course free stuff is awesome, though I do try to stop and think "will I actually need/use this?" Books on the other hand, are always welcome. I've discovered many new favorites from book giveaways. In case I don't win (the more likely scenario), I've often made note of the book to watch for at the bookstore or library.
ReplyDeleteIt is an excellent way to find new authors.
DeleteSince going through a the Purge when we moved to our condo, I have tried to resist stuff. But I was at the start of a stage of the Tour de France and happily accumulated 2 bucket hats, cookies, and a reusable grocery bag, sadly I missed the full-sized bags of pasta that were handed out.
ReplyDeleteThat's a score, Lisa!
DeleteOh, wow, very cool loot!
DeleteI do love to get free books. I also collect air miles with my visa and use them.
ReplyDeleteLike a lot of others my age ( mid 70’s) I have downsized and am not interested in “ collecting” stuff.
Dianne Mahoney
I'm not mid-70's but I am so over stuff.
DeleteWell, since I have not yet read some of the many free books I have gotten at mystery conventions in the last 12-14 years, I am willing to let someone who really wants physical books to have the chance. Any more I listen to audiobooks or read ebooks, since the physical ones don't have adjustable type. My husband appreciates not seeing falling-over piles of TBR.
ReplyDeleteWhen we had a teenager, a toddler, and an infant at the same time, I made what amounted to a military campaign every time I shopped, using every possible coupon and special to fill my carts. The same thing with Macy's Money and coupons--they sent them every month, and I outfitted myself and the family, plus household stuff, with them. Now it is just too much energy to bother, especially for just the two of us. Since a lot of our produce comes from the garden or the freezer, we just don't need as much these days.
The freebies I most appreciate now are the cash back deals from Costco and our bank's credit cards. They can really amount to a substantial benefit, since I use credit cards for everything (and pay them off every month). Like Jenn, I use the miles for upgrades on plane tickets--we have two children who live well outside of driving distance (one in Europe), and I want to see them each at least once a year. It's easier for us to travel than for them, with their jobs. We get a domestic companion ticket every year on one credit card, and that I really hate to waste.
Oh, yeah. I am not adverse to picking up a discarded piece of furniture on the street. I have two wonderful, and perfectly good side chairs that were set out for the trash, that were perfect for spots in our home. Waste not, want not.
DeleteI have scored some amazing stuff at thrift stores!
DeleteI admire you folks who said, Oh, no books thanks; the postage to Canada, Bern etc would be horrendous. I, however, said, what the heck, free books that I can then pass on to my Litte Free Library when I've finished them, to help spread the word.
ReplyDeleteNope. It's US only. Right, the postage.
My free stuff comes from 2 credit cards. One I can use for groceries, the other for gift cards. All good.
And I'm not averse to a little curbside pickup, when it's something I'm already on the lookout for. Great way to get rid of things, too.
SO true! I have donated much to the neighborhood via the curb.
DeleteI commented to my husband yesterday that half of the pens we have in our pen/pencil holder have an author’s name on them because I picked them up at a mystery convention. I fall for the “free pen/post-it note/whatever” and regret it when I get home. BOGOs are only a “deal” if you really need or want it. And I use Buy Nothing (through Facebook) to get rid of perfectly good stuff that we no longer need or have room to store (or I get things I need from them). Hallie, you might put your piano on there. Be sure to mention that the recipient needs to provide their own truck and muscle to move it.
ReplyDeleteBooks, however, are a whole different animal! I come back from conventions with a lot of books that I really want to read. Once I am finished reading them, assuming they aren’t autographed or something I really want to keep, they are donated to the library or a Little Free Library.
Thank you all for the opportunity to enter this great contest! — Pat S
Oh, I'm going to check out that Buy Nothing. Fabulous!
DeleteLike Hank and Debs, I love using airline miles to upgrade. Love receiving free stuff. And I signed up for the giveaway. I doubt I’ll win though it’s fun trying anyway. As I get older, I know I’ll be okay even if I don’t win the free stuff. And look forward to watching PARIS IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA on hallmark tv. Jenn got to meet some of my favorite actors. When my mom was growing up in Los Angeles, she often saw actors and celebrities doing errands like regular people. When I was a child, my mom and I were walking when an old lady stopped us and chatted with my mom. Later I realized she was an actress from the 1940s. I think it was Ingrid Bergman. My grandfather once saw Gregory Peck in the doctor’s office. Many years later when Gregory Peck visited UC Berkeley I got to see him in person. He was very kind to my sign language interpreters.
ReplyDeleteDiana
That is such an LA thing to see celebs out and about. How cool.
DeleteWhen I was working in Firestone Library at Princeton in the mid-1970s, I heard that Gregory Peck was having a tour of the library with his daughter, I think. He had always been on of my favorite actors. I was working in the reference department, and some of the desks were adjacent to the front of the library, separated by some panels. And there I was, at one of the desks, when I heard Gregory Peck's voice as he walked by. It was a magical moment for me, one that has remained with me (obviously).
DeleteLAX used to be a great place to see actors, but now they have super-VIP entrances and lounges. One time I heard Lisa Simpson speaking and turned around to see Yeardley Smith.
DeleteI would have fainted if i saw Gregory Peck. FAINTED.
DeleteActors are regular people like us. It’s the magic of the screen that makes them seem different from us. I learned that from seeing actors in person. In the Deaf world, I got to meet many Deaf actors like the signing librarian from Sesame Street.
DeleteDiana
How about gift cards? For some reason I don’t seem to be able to use them. There used to be expiration dates on them and they often expired before I got around to checking the date. In some cases the store went out of business or closed the one near me. At some point either a federal or state law changed the law to extend the time to reflect no expiration for gift cards but I am not sure about the details of what it covers or if there are limitations.
ReplyDeletePads of paper and pens that are offered at different places are always useful because they are handy to carry with you or leave near a phone because they are never there when you need them. Magnets are also handy, especially if they are the type that you can clip papers to,, I will sometimes use then to attach to a cabinet hinge for something that will need to be dealt with relatively soon. It is more visible than putting with a group of papers that may be overlooked.
Foldable bags are frequently useable to keep in the car or a pocket. I try to bring my own when I go shopping so I don’t take the paper ones with the handles that break off or the paper disintegrates when when it rains.
I never take free water bottles or mugs, I already have a collection I don’t use.
The problem with most store coupons is they usually require a minimum purchase and have to be used by a certain date. If I am just leaving the store I am probably not going back before that date so they are virtually useless.
If the free food that is offered is perishable, I may not be able to use it quickly enough so it depends on whether it can be used within the use by time. This is particularly true for produce since most fruits and vegetables are not freezable and have a short shelf life.
My local library accepts donations but the books received may be in poor condition and have to be tossed. People often ask for a receipt for tax purposes but they don’t realize that used books have very little monetary value and the library cannot put a price on them.
All true, especially the library books.
DeleteOh my goodness, such a dilemma! I have a stack of gift cards that I have not used. Why? What is the psychology of saving them?
DeleteThanks so much for this give-away. I do live in the US, so I qualify. Honestly, I felt a bit guilty signing up but it will be nice to read the paper versions of the ones I only ordered (or own) in digital format, and I will share all the duplicates if I win.
ReplyDeleteI do not go for all of the freebies that come my way, but here are a few that I think are great. I do use my airline points to upgrade seats, etc. I also manage to use coupons at CVS, but we just joined COSTCO (yeah, what took us so long?) so that is one big bargain hunters' dream. There is a fabulous restaurant chain in my area whose points NEVER expire. Once you acquire a certain number, those points can be traded in for "bucks" which can be used to purchase anything in any of their restaurants. Do you have any idea how generous that is?
Anyway, good luck to all on winning these remarkable books!
Welcome to the Costco club, Judy! We buy most of our staples there. I have learned over the years, however, to resist most of the bulk food items (we will never use the three boxes of pancake mix, even though it's really good...) although they are great for things like parmesan and prociutto.
DeleteLove Costco! Wish I had a restaurant that did that.
DeleteOh, love Costco! It is absolutely addictive, and the good bargains, right? I mean it really is… Especially if you have a place to store what seems like 10,000 rolls :-) of toilet paper And gallons of soy sauce.
DeleteI love the prices at Costco, but my problem is I go in for one or two specific items (like lets say a set of mixing bowls, towels, wine for example) and I end up seeing things I didn't know I needed but hey, that vacuum cleaner, patio set, clothing, beach chair, books, etc are so cheap how can I resist?
DeleteI love free stuff! I used to go nuts at the state fair. Free yard stick? Where? Oh well. State fair days are over, but I would still probably go after that yard stick or key chain. Free books? Yes ma'am! CVS coupons? My husband uses them religiously.
ReplyDeleteHA! Free yard stick. Those are SO useful, truly!
DeleteYardstick, yes! Also, love a mini measuring tape. So handy.
DeleteWow, this has made me think!
ReplyDeleteFree books? No thanks, not any more, unless it is signed by the author to me. They are much too hard to read between font size and the effort for my arthritic hands to hold open. I’m devoted to my newest Kindle, a Colorsoft.
Other freebies? Not so much for anything except pencils and cookies! The first are always handy, and I eat the cookies on the way home!
Airline miles? Of course. Why on earth not?
BOGO? Again why not. Rhys, any shelter would be delighted to have you donate a brand new pair of shoes.
Kudos to whoever wins all those books. In my younger days I would have hopped right on that one!
Pencils. I will ALWAYS take a pencil! Not so much pens...
DeletePencil girl here, too. Free pens always dry up on me.
DeletePencils. I remember the free pens drying up too fast!
DeleteDiana
I'm pretty good at passing the "get one free" stuff, especially if it is involving food. I hate tossing the "dead food" from the back of refrigerator. I don't remember seeing many "get one free" for necessary things like toilet paper and tissues. Those items I would stock up on. I do use my airline miles for better seats when I fly. I figure I've earned that little bit of luxury.
ReplyDeleteExactly. After a certain age, you've earned extra leg room.
DeleteAirline points and hotel chain points that just sat there for a couple of years equaled one free trip and week’s stay to clean out my safe deposit in Connecticut. ( I forgot it when selling my condo 2 years before.) Never did use all the hotel points, but was able to pool the airline points with my daughter who could use almost all of them. After about 5 years, even though some air points are left, I feel I broke even. Never have been in any retail store point systems. Elisabeth
ReplyDeleteI haven't been in a retail store point thing either unless you count the box tops I used to cut for the boys' classrooms.
DeleteFree BOOKS! I signed up. I love free books. I'll read authors that are new to me when I get the books for free. Other free things? If it's from the grocery store, yes. I'm more selective with other free things. If I don't need it or don't have someone I can give it to right away, then no.
ReplyDeleteI've not flown for decades so don't have any airline miles to deal with. I'm signed up for points at my local grocery store.
Thanks for doing the free books.
Crossing fingers! I have free books that I still haven';t read--how about you?
DeleteI'm more selective, too. My house is tiny and easily crowded.
DeleteLove free stuff, especially books!
ReplyDeleteBooks for the win.
DeleteFree is only good if I can use it or know someone who can. Not that this applies to books, of course!
ReplyDeleteOf course - lol.
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