Share Books, Share Joy

Step 1: Upload Your Book Title

• Click "Give or Receive a Book" to visit the book inventory page
• Upload a photo of your book cover
• Enter your email address (so interested readers can contact you)
• Set a password (you'll need this later to delete the book after you give it away)
• click UPLOAD BOOK Button
• When Prompted, Enter the book title with correct spelling
• Submission will then be reviewed promptly by site owner
• You will receive a confirmation email when accepted

** Only upload appropriate images of the book, you can do this by phone or by desktop using an image from your phone

Step 2: Wait for Interest

• Once approved and in the view inventory, Your email will be visible to anyone interested in your book
• Interested readers will email you directly to coordinate a shipping arrangement
• You communicate privately with them via email  to arrange delivery based on the shipping label they will provide you via email

Step 3: Shipping, List Removal

• The receiver will purchase a prepaid shipping label through PirateShip.com and email it to you
• You simply print the label, attach it to an envelope or small box, and drop it at the post office or UPS store
• Shipping is FREE for you — the receiver pays for it!
• All you do is package and send
• Once you've given away your book..

Step 4: Return to the inventory page

• Click the "Delete" button on your book
• Enter the password you set when uploading
• Forgot your password? Email zdjimas@gmail.com with the book title and your email address, and the site owner will delete it for you

Step 1: Browse Available Books

• Click "Browse Inventory" to see all available books
• Use the search bar to find books by title
• Each book listing shows the giver's email address

Step 2: Contact the Giver

• Email the giver directly using the email shown on the book listing
• Introduce yourself and express your interest in receiving their book
• This is a private conversation between you and the giver—the website is not involved

Step 3: Purchase a Shipping Label

To make it easy and free for the giver to send you the book:

• Go to PirateShip.com (free account, no monthly fees)
• Create a free account
• Enter the giver's address (they'll provide this) and your address
• Choose the appropriate service:
  • USPS First Class Mail for paperbacks (usually $4-6)
  • USPS Priority Mail for hardcovers or multiple books (usually $8-12)
  • Purchase the label and download the PDF
  • Email the PDF label to the giver asking them to ship it in an envelope or small box

Step 4: Receive Your Book

• The giver will print the label, attach it to a package, and drop it at the post office
• Track your package using the tracking number from PirateShip
• Enjoy your free book! 📖

✅ The website is 100% free — no listing fees, no transaction fees, no hidden costs

✅ All transactions are private — MyBookShare simply connects people; we don't handle money, shipping, or communication

✅ Givers never pay for shipping — receivers purchase prepaid labels through PirateShip.com

✅ Books are free — receivers only pay for shipping (typically $4-12 depending on size)

✅ Community-based — This relies on good faith between givers and receivers

✅ Safety tip — Both parties communicate via email; never share sensitive personal information beyond what's needed for shipping