RCO goodreads + 5 ways to get your book fix!
Whether you’re new to rotary or have been a part of it for years, you have probably heard of one (or all) of Rotary’s main areas of focus. During my time with the Rotaract Club of Ottawa, we have supported causes for Water & Sanitation, Disease prevention & Treatment, Economic & Community Development and Maternal & Child Health but an area we haven’t spent much time on is Literacy & Basic Education. In the spirit of connecting online (you know because of COVID) and branching out further in Rotary, we have decided to create better friendships through reading. We realized months back that many of us share a passion of reading and sharing books we like. For what started as a Channel on Slack for our members has emerged to a Public goodreads group because we want to share our love for books with you.
1. Public Libraries :
I feel libraries are often forgotten; however, this is an amazing resource for broke students or those that like a physical book but don’t want to store them.
2. Libby + Overdrive (Library apps) :
These apps are life savers especially when you can’t get to a library, love audiobooks or are really bad at remembering to return them on time. If you have a library card, apps like Libby and Overdrive allow you to borrow ebooks and audiobooks right on your tablet, phone or ereader. Check with your local library to see if they have an app or online site that allows you to do the same.
3. Used Bookstores :
Another great idea for broke students (or anyone wanting to save some money). Not only does buying/using secondhand cost significantly less, it is also way better for the environment (also a new area of focus for Rotary, post coming soon!). Some stores even offer in store credit or discounts if you bring in your used books.
4. Book exchanges :
It’s like combining libraries and used bookstores to achieve the best of both worlds, free and yours to keep. Try finding a local book exchange group or even see what your family, friends or fellow Rotaractors are reading and if they would be willing to exchange books or let you borrow one.
5. Local Bookstores :
If you really need that new release or can’t find that book at the aforementioned, try finding a local bookstore in your area to support.
Need a new book? Want to share an amazing book you read? Join the conversation over on goodreads.
Thanks for reading! See you next week.
