In December ’15 I had posted an article about book-gifting during Christmas. Usually, I don’t participate in such things. But since it was Christmas and I had to give away a book as a gift, I participated happily. Of course, I also expected that I’d get at least one book in return, but given the circumstances, I wasn’t too hopeful about that.
Christmas is gone, so is the New Year Eve. I have not received any book so far, and I don’t believe I will. But that is not the point of this post.
Today, my roommate shared with me this Times of India article on the book-gifting scheme being fraud. I’m not sure if I’d call it a fraud, because even when I signed up for it I knew that I wasn’t signing up for something absolute and I might not get any book at all. Yet, I participated because this was the first Christmas since I started working, and I really did want to give away a book.
What intimidates me is that the TOI article is calling this scheme illegal – I hardly had a clue that it was so. What do you think?
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Sorry about that. Let us hope that the book you sent was actually given to someone who loves books and not sold away.
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The book I sent was to a college senior, and she loves books, so that’s that! š
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So the book is in good hands then. I’ve been thinking of inviting you over at my blog. You can talk about your book and the books that you read, except that I can’t figure out how to fit it into the general theme of things. If you get an idea, send me an email.
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Haan, indeed! But even I have no idea how to fit in. But I’ll let you know, maybe I write a humorous short story!
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That would be great. Please email it to me when you are done. Who knows, it might motivate me to pick the pen and draw š
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LOL! Well, I can’t promise any time-frame because I have not written stories in a long time (Note to self: get to writing, ASAP!). But yes, if indeed I do get a chance, I’ll share.
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Whenever it is convenient.. Apna hi blog samjho.
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š Haha. Thank you!
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Not sure about the ponzi part of it but at least you were sincere in your actions!
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š Thank you, Marquessa! š
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May its a fraud or may be you still receive a book .The best part is this scheme made you give away a book reader will enjoy a good book gifted by you.
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I agree! That was the whole point. But the TOI article had me confused and feel stupid.
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Hey, even one book is awesome. š
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Gifting a book can never be illegal. I too read that article.
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