Declutter Your Shelf in a Small Space & Turn Used Books Into Cash (or New Reads!)
As an avid reader, I’m sure you can relate I buy way too many books and my TBR stack seems to grow every week! Living full-time in an RV, I’ve had to be intentional about keeping only the books I truly love since space is limited and I rarely reread. While I enjoy donating books to Little Free Libraries or swapping them at campground bookshelves, I’ve also found a few great places to sell used books. It’s a win-win: declutter your space and make a little extra cash!
Thriftbooks
I’ve sold several books through this site, including kids’ books, and the process is super simple. Just scan your books, print the prepaid shipping label, and send them off. You can choose to get paid via PayPal or use your earnings as credit to buy more books from their online store—perfect for fueling your reading habit!
Booksrun
While the payouts are usually a bit lower than ThriftBooks, this site tends to accept more titles. It’s user-friendly and lets you scan barcodes or enter ISBNs manually, making the process quick and convenient.
Book Outlet
This site may not buy back books, but it’s too good not to mention! They offer new books at deep discounts—and right now, hundreds are marked down to just $5.99. I just snagged 7 books for $55 and can’t wait for the book mail to arrive!
📚 Books on Board
This week, I read Caught Up, the second book in Navessa Allen’s Into the Darkness series. It’s a spicy romance featuring the son of a mafia boss and his former high school friend. While I was excited to continue the series, this one didn’t quite hit the mark for me like the first book did. That said, I did enjoy the glimpses we got of the Josh & Aly from book one, Lights Out.
Next Up:
The Retreat by Krysten Ritter—a psychological thriller I’ve been eager to start. I’ll share my thoughts in next week’s newsletter!
📍 Worth the Stop
If you're heading to Las Vegas, NV, consider staying at Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort! Located just minutes from the Strip, conference centers, and casinos, this resort offers a surprisingly peaceful and quiet atmosphere. The campground features clean, paved sites, a fitness center, and two pool areas (one for families and another for adults.) A fun surprise? There are even slot machines in the camp store, my first time seeing that! During our trip for the RVDA conference, we also visited the Hoover Dam. If you go, I highly recommend splurging on the paid tour for a behind-the-scenes look at how the dam operates, plus a fascinating video on its construction.
🛒 What’s in My Amazon Cart
There’s nothing better than curling up with a good book in a cozy chair by the campfire, and this oversized chair is my new favorite reading spot. Even better, it’s heated for those chilly nights! Just don’t forget to grab the battery pack (sold separately)… I learned that the hard way.
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