Edison Library Hosts Holiday Used Book Swap With A Twist

EDISON, NJ — Got a book you can’t stop recommending? The Edison Public Library wants you to wrap it up and bring it along.

The library will host a used book swap, run as a Yankee swap or white elephant exchange, at its main branch on Monday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m.

“It’s the season of giving, so give the gift of reading and discover your next literary obsession with our Book Swap,” the library said.

Here’s how it works: Everyone brings a wrapped, well-loved used book. Players then take turns either unwrapping a book from the pile or stealing one from someone who already picked.

There’s a catch. Each person will be asked to describe the book they brought, so the library suggests choosing an old favorite you’d like to introduce to someone new.

“Pick a book sight-unseen, or steal something that sounds good,” the library said. “Gush over a classic and convince everyone that it’s the book to steal!”