Friday, February 12, 2010

Order books online and books will be donated to schools in other countries

THIS IS SO FUNNY. My doctor friend Kurt Wagner introduced me to this company for buying used books. WOW. so funny they also donate part of their profits by sending books to libraries and schools in other countries... isn’t that nice?

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Better World Books"
Date: February 11, 2010 9:21:28 PM EST
To: tlasteve@gmail.com
Subject: Your order has been shipped!

Hello Steve,
(Your book(s) asked to write you a personal note - it seemed unusual, but who are we to say no?)
Holy canasta! It's me... it's me! I can't believe it is actually me! You could have picked any of over 2 million books but you picked me! I've got to get packed! How is the weather where you live? Will I need a dust jacket? I can't believe I'm leaving Mishawaka, Indiana already - the friendly people, the Hummer plant, the Linebacker Lounge - so many memories. I don't have much time to say goodbye to everyone, but it's time to see the world!
I can't wait to meet you! You sound like such a well read person. Although, I have to say, it sure has taken you a while! I don't mean to sound ungrateful, but how would you like to spend five months sandwiched between Jane Eyre (drama queen) and Fundamentals of Thermodynamics (pyromaniac)? At least Jane was an upgrade from that stupid book on brewing beer. How many times did the ol' brewmaster have one too many and topple off our shelf at 2am?
I know the trip to meet you will be long and fraught with peril, but after the close calls I've had, I'm ready for anything (besides, some of my best friends are suspense novels). Just five months ago, I thought I was a goner. My owner was moving and couldn't take me with her. I was sure I was landfill bait until I ended up in a Better World Books book drive bin. Thanks to your socially conscious book shopping, I've found a new home. Even better, your book buying dollars are helping kids read from Brazil to Botswana.
But hey, enough about me, I've been asked to brief you on a few things:
We provide quick shipping service to all our customers. You chose UPS shipping, your book should arrive within 2 - 6 business days. The Postal Service may occasionally take slightly longer to deliver your book.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email my friends in Customer Care at help@betterworldbooks.com.
Eagerly awaiting our meeting,
Global Warming: The Greenpeace Report
Isn't that a great service? And such a funny attitude... Please support Better World Books. Do a google search... http://www.betterworldbooks.com/

1 comment:

  1. Hi, thanks very much for the mention of Better World Books. It is true that when you buy books from us, some of the partners who benefit get funding to provide books in other countries. In addition, some partners provide books in the U.S. And some partners provide other literacy and education services like building schools and funding scholarships. Thought your readers would be interested in the additional detail. Thanks!

    John
    BWB Marketing Guy

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