I wrote about BookSwim a few weeks back, the Netflix for books. I have to say, I am a huge fan.
A bookstore in your computer -- just browse, create your pool, and get ready to read!
Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Volume 1.
With BookSwim, I’ve checked out the new Twilight graphic novel by Stephenie Meyer and artist Young Kim. (It’s something I really wanted to see, but wouldn’t have bought.) My husband’s gotten a chance to read the dishy Game Change, the scandalous tell-all written by insiders during the 2008 presidential election. And I just started Angelology, a DaVinci Code-esque thriller-romance about an “angelologist” and the real-life angels living among people. (Again, I wouldn’t have bought it, but it makes for a good poolside read.)
Whether you’re a lover of books or just don’t have any more room for all the books you wanna read (but not necessarily own), BookSwim is perfect. You create your list online (just like Netflix). You order by priority (just like Netflix). You get the books by mail (just like Netflix). You return them in the included postage paid envelope (just like Netflix). No mess, no fuss. It’s so easy, seriously, everyone should adopt this business model. (Cocktails by mail anyone?)
My book recommendation -- it's heavy stuff, but wow, what a writer.
And now BookSwim is giving one lucky Audrey reader a free three-month trial. Finally catch up on Chang-rae Lee’s latest book The Surrendered (it is sooo good, trust me). Or indulge in Jennifer Weiner’s latest chick lit read. Or get some fun reads for your little ones. All guilt- and clutter-free. It’s like a Border’s in your mailbox. I’m telling, you will be hooked.
Just comment below by August 4th, 11:59 pm, and you may win! (Sorry, you must have a U.S. mailing address to win.)
Related Articles
It’s summertime and that means some serious summer reading. I’ve been obsessed with Jean Kwok’s Girl in Translation, Toni Morrison’s A Mercy, and Chang-Rae Lee’s The Surrendered. (Read our book review and interview with Lee in our Summer issue.) But I also want to check out some guilty pleasure reading like The Carrie Diaries and [...]
I moisturize my skin religiously. I go through a huge bottle of lotion about every two months because, trust me, in this day and age, with the sun and the Greenhouse Effect and Kim Jong-Il and the economy, sometimes all a girl can do is make sure her skin is hydrated and youthful looking. It [...]
Here at Audrey, TGIF means Thank Goodness It’s Free! We have Friday giveaways for our readers, everything from beauty products to accessories to goodies to make life easier. Today we’re kicking TGIF off with a must-have for every eBook reader, including the Kindle — the Kandle by Ozeri. Created by Korean American Scott Kim’s company [...]
If there’s one thing I can’t do, it’s hair. I wish I was good at it, but I really suck at it. I am envious of women who know how to do their hair effortlessly, especially since I have to wrestle with mine to even get it up in a practical bun. My kid sister, [...]
I don’t know about you, but home exercise DVDs are pretty useless for a non-athletic workout-phobe like me. I mean, working out is a huge chore, and when it comes to chores, there are plenty of them around the house (wash the dishes, organize files, read mags, give yourself a facial). Plus, you’re at home, [...]
[...] AUDREY: http://audreymagazine.com/tgifree-fridays-book-swim/ [...]
omg, this is awesome. I’d love to catch up on reading that I didn’t get to do while I was in school! thanks for the giveaway!
oh WOW this would be really useful for both my cousin and I……..we frequent the library but this would provide some books that we can’t get (immediately, at least) within our library system.
this is a superb program and I would be so excited to win the three-month trial – cheers!
Woww! How convenient! Can i borrow some Audrey Magazines from this site too??? JUST KIDDING! NO NEED, my collection is already building! The Surrendered sounds awesome! SO borrowing that! Audrey Magazine is the best!!!!!!
Wow. I love this. It’s like a happy medium between a library and a bookstore.
Cool. This would definitely encourage me to read more.
I think they corrected it to August 4th!
I think I can benefit a LOT with this! But, comment by July 28 when this was posted today? Hmm… Well, hope that’s a typo or something. PICK ME!!! Gimme~ gimme~ PLZZZ~ hehe ^^
Wait – comment by 28 July? But you just posted it on 30 July? Confused.