How to Host a Book Swap
If you love the written word, you probably have a pile of books somewhere in your home. If you're becoming alarmed at the price of new books, hold a book swap. The idea is pretty simple Guests bring books to share, and the accumulated books are then redistributed to new owners. If you've never held a book swap before, here are a few tips.
Send out invitations. A formal invitation should include the address, date and duration. A 2 to 3 hour party gives everyone a chance to enjoy the time and leave happy. Three books is pretty standard. If you want extras around, don't set a maximum.
Provide enough space. Some people use one large dining table and start piling up books when they run out of space. They can offer people a chance to consider their selections without having to juggle piles of books while they're doing it.
To make sure guests can find what interests them, the easiest way to do this is to mart sections on the table for specific types of books. When people arrive, hand out a brief set of instructions, asking them to place their books in the right category.
Make it a party.When you're in the planning stages, think party and you'll be one step ahead of the game. Create some good interactions with a little background music. Have an area set aside for coats and bags. Remember, you are hosting a party!
A.Organize books by types.
B.Prepare different kinds of books.
C.Offer food that's easy to eat in a bite or two
D.However, the area around the book table may be small.
E.But there's always a new book around that interests you.
F.Actually, a couple of tables can take care of the problem.
G.It's also a good idea to limit the number of books guests bring
