What to do with old books? Five ways to dispose of it – or pass it on. Author Donna Leon sees books as commodities and has no problem with that.

Donate to nonprofit organizations or libraries. Use online platforms for exchanging or selling books. Book boxes or bookcases can be handed in and exchanged at these points, protected from wind and weather. This way you can pass on your treasures and free up shelf space (as long as you don't take new books with you) Stay up to date on new releases with the free newsletter from our partner 24books.de.