Found me a copy of "Fake Plastic Love" by Kimberly Tait at the Cortland Street station this AM! Yay! Glad to be a part of this. For people interested in similar programs, also check out Bookcrossing (Google it)--I release every hard copy book I read into the system.
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Doesn't this fly in the face of "if you see something, say something"? Not to mention rules against littering... As an avid reader, especially in the subway, I think this is a worthwhile goal but there are better ways to execute it or otherwise encourage reading, as other commenters have noted.
Whatever happened to Bookcrossings.com ?
I used to REGISTER one of my books with them, put the book's assigned ID in the book, and then leave it in a café.
I must have "donated" a dozen books, or more appropriately "set them free in the wild" in this fashion. The person finding it would be encouraged to join bookcrossings, and then note that they had found this book and once it had been read, the book would set free again.
It's much more fun to record your books' travels!
But sadly, I never received a reply from anyone who found one of my books! Perhaps the books were found by unscrupulous folks who erased my ID, and then sadly held the book prisoner again, or gave it to a public library.
I used to REGISTER one of my books with them, put the book's assigned ID in the book, and then leave it in a café.
I must have "donated" a dozen books, or more appropriately "set them free in the wild" in this fashion. The person finding it would be encouraged to join bookcrossings, and then note that they had found this book and once it had been read, the book would set free again.
It's much more fun to record your books' travels!
But sadly, I never received a reply from anyone who found one of my books! Perhaps the books were found by unscrupulous folks who erased my ID, and then sadly held the book prisoner again, or gave it to a public library.
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Did no one else notice the manspreading in the picture? Of the three people in the focus, he is the only one whose knees take up more space than his shoulders and he's totally impinging on the space of the women on either side of him.
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Yes, I was thinking the same thing, just before reading your comment. The photo is a classic example of some of my fellow-males clueless behaviour. You have to wonder if it's nurture or nature. Regardless, it's obnoxious!
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Seriously? I'm a man and rather considerate about how and where I sit.
Frankly, my elderly father has observed that white people are the last to ever give up their seats.
But I'm not going to use the comments section of the NYT as a venue for discussing manners.
Frankly, my elderly father has observed that white people are the last to ever give up their seats.
But I'm not going to use the comments section of the NYT as a venue for discussing manners.
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This photo is the exception regarding women. Women are quite likely to take up too much space on the trains, if you take the time to notice.
1. They cross their legs or stick them out, taking up space in front of their seat.
2. They put down their bags on the seats next to them, or don't take them off their backs when they are standing, so their bags jut into you.
3. They lean against poles or otherwise hog the areas where someone could reach to hang on.
1. They cross their legs or stick them out, taking up space in front of their seat.
2. They put down their bags on the seats next to them, or don't take them off their backs when they are standing, so their bags jut into you.
3. They lean against poles or otherwise hog the areas where someone could reach to hang on.
I marvel at all the ways people manage to find for spreading the flu
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Do you don a HazMat suit before you leave your home each day? Of all the things to be concerned about, catching the flu from a book really should rate very far down.
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Just another way to litter. Donate em to a library.
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Ah, the NYC curse! Littering! No need for discarded cigarette butts or candy wrappers- the cultured slobs of Manhattan actually litter with BOOKS, as they amorously fondle their cell phones!
Anywhere else, and the book might be treasured.
Anywhere else, and the book might be treasured.
Bustle. Bustle in the hedgerow
I think a better way is to cultivate an appreciation for books in young children. Go to public libraries and leave copies of books suited to children, teens and young adults on topics relevant to their lives.
Randomly leaving a book on a subway doesn't mean it will be read and passed on. Not everyone treasures a good book. But for the sake of those in the effort I hope the books find someone who will.
Randomly leaving a book on a subway doesn't mean it will be read and passed on. Not everyone treasures a good book. But for the sake of those in the effort I hope the books find someone who will.
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And why just subways? Bookcrossings.com has been around for 15+ years and doesn't limit itself just to subways in big cities. And it is worldwide!
Leave a book anywhere- an airport, a restaurant, a ship or a museum. In a large city or small town. Anywhere on the planet.
Leave a book anywhere- an airport, a restaurant, a ship or a museum. In a large city or small town. Anywhere on the planet.
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NYC Football Club disbands Atlanta United
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Times must be really hard if folks are stealing TRASH CANS to make a buck..
Love the Book project. In this über-digital age, it's a great comfort to know that they're still even recognized.
Love the Book project. In this über-digital age, it's a great comfort to know that they're still even recognized.
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Thanks to Ms. Levine for the sprightly prose today -- and thanks to Mr. Lennihan for a terrific photo. I cannot take my eyes off these people. The photo speaks volumes about being a subway rider in 2017.
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I agree with you 100%, Martha. Well said. Nice way to start the week thanks to Alexandra and her Look for a Book.
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As much as I admire the impulse of this project -- and anything to break people's mindless addiction to their cellphones -- I have doubts about touching anything that's left on the subway. I won't even sit on my couch or bed after I've been seated on a subway car. Then again, if Emma Watson left it there, maybe...
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I'm sorry, I love books, but leaving objects on the subway just doesn't seem smart. If we see something, aren't we supposed to say something?
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Maybe this calls for a not-too-sedentary theme song?
READ IT
Tune of BEAT IT [an abridged version]
Hey friend, you know we dropped these books on the R
We put a brand new novel down in every car
We really don’t care if you take it near or far
Just read it, just read it
It’s not a trick, just bring it back when you’re through
So take it for a day, or for a week or two
We left it right there, and we’re hoping that you
Will read it,
So the word from our crew -
[Chorus]
Is Read it, Read it
Pass it on when you complete it
There is no late fee, no charge or fine
Just take a selfie, post it online
Just -
[Chorus 2]
Read it, Read it
Feel the need to read, then feed it
Show them you’re glad they took time to write
When you return it, post on our site
So read it, yes read it
READ IT
Tune of BEAT IT [an abridged version]
Hey friend, you know we dropped these books on the R
We put a brand new novel down in every car
We really don’t care if you take it near or far
Just read it, just read it
It’s not a trick, just bring it back when you’re through
So take it for a day, or for a week or two
We left it right there, and we’re hoping that you
Will read it,
So the word from our crew -
[Chorus]
Is Read it, Read it
Pass it on when you complete it
There is no late fee, no charge or fine
Just take a selfie, post it online
Just -
[Chorus 2]
Read it, Read it
Feel the need to read, then feed it
Show them you’re glad they took time to write
When you return it, post on our site
So read it, yes read it
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♡
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Brilliant!
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Haha that was great!!
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Books- fabulous idea
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