Qwik-List of Releasing Ideas
A handy-dandy list of places to release books for on-the-go BookCrossers!
by gwenhwyvarFebruary 2, 2004
Ever wish that you could remember all the nifty places to release books? Want those nifty places in a handy list format to print out and carry with you always? Well here it is folks — your very own Qwik-List of Releasing Ideas:
- Vending machines (in the slot, on top of smaller-sized ones)
- Grocery stores (try doing themed releases- like a children’s book on cows in the dairy section)
- Restaurants (on tables/chairs in either the dining part of the restaurant, on benches outside/in waiting room )
- Telephone booths (inside ones with the doors, on top of ones without doors in a plastic bag)
- Malls (benches, by potted plants, bathrooms, left on tables at the food court)
- Libraries (bathrooms, on tables, slipped in with the returns)
- Coffee shops (on tables, by windows, in bathrooms)
- Gas stations (in bathrooms, on top of gas pumps — in baggie)
- Bus/train/subway (on benches/seats, propped up on windows, on info desk, in free newspaper rack)
- Nail/hair salons (on seats, mixed in with magazines)
- Doctor/dentist office (thrown at them when leaving, on seats, mixed in with mags)
- Bowling alleys (seats, bathrooms)
- Parks (on benches/statues/random jogger)
- Gyms (on help/welcome desk, or on machines…in a baggie…)
- Hotels (seats, by TV in lobby, on desk, vending machines)
- Movie theaters
- Business buildings (by doors, on windows/desks)
- Zoos (benches, windows)
- ATMs
- OBCZ (Official BookCrossing Zone)
- Benches
- Telephone poles (wrapped in plastic bag and taped to them with electrical tape or duct tape)
- Court House (lawn, on steps, waiting chairs)
- Monuments (propped up against)
- Hospitals (chairs, benches, propped up on windows)
- Kiddy rides (at Wal-mart, mall)
- Conventions/conference centers (according to type)
- Water fountains (on the shelf above the spout — a baggie might be helpful here)
- Free Newspaper stands
- Fitting rooms (on the seats, propped up against the walls, slid underneath to another fitting room occupant)
- Veterinary Clinic (again, try a themed release. Maybe a book on dog care?)