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I only ran across one or two book swaps. I think the other post about weight and language is probably correct.The logical thing for me to do is bring a Kindle, but TBH I like books, and for me leaving electronic gubbins behind while I do the Camino, appeals.
I am thinking of taking one book on The Camino, once I have read this I was wondering if there are book swaps in maybe Alburgies.
So starter question for 10, are there book swaps.
Supplemental question for 5, what book did you take?
The logical thing for me to do is bring a Kindle, but TBH I like books, and for me leaving electronic gubbins behind while I do the Camino, appeals.
I am thinking of taking one book on The Camino, once I have read this I was wondering if there are book swaps in maybe Alburgies.
So starter question for 10, are there book swaps.
Supplemental question for 5, what book did you take?
Now then, that is interesting. I am hoping to improve my Spanish on the Camino, and I was advised to read comics in the language I wish to learn. Possibly trying to read Newspapers in Spanish will be a help.There is something soothing in reading a paper book.
And there are certainly ( pocket) books available in some albergues to swap/ read.
I would not bother though, not for hygienic reasons ( after all we survive when we go to a library and there is such an invention as soapto wash your hands ).
Language barrier is not an issue seeing I can comfortably read three languages.
There is indeed the issue of extra weight.
Plus personally I am too tired after walking for 25k.
Once I took this type minibook with me, but I hardly opened it.
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Now when walking in Spain and I want to read something I go to a bar/ cafe and read one of the local newspapers. Hardly literature of course but a nice way of relaxation and keeping up with the Spanish language.
Most pilgrims don't read on Camino, possibly for reasons given above. You are more likely to find books to take, exchange or borrow in non-pilgrim hostels. I never leave home without a book. For me, using a Kindle is not reading for pleasure. In addition to Brierley's guide, with the pages of spiritual advice ripped out, I brought an old paperback edition of Don Quixote on my first pilgrimage, which certainly made the journey shorter, but I wasn't tilting at windmills!The logical thing for me to do is bring a Kindle, but TBH I like books, and for me leaving electronic gubbins behind while I do the Camino, appeals.
I am thinking of taking one book on The Camino, once I have read this I was wondering if there are book swaps in maybe Alburgies.
So starter question for 10, are there book swaps.
Supplemental question for 5, what book did you take?
Also under the title 'Spanish Steps', as I remember and yes laugh out loud funnyTravels with my Donkey by Tim Moore
I go to a charity bookshop at home to pick up a couple of paperbacks to take with me, then leave the books wherever I happen to be when I finish them. I've had pretty good luck finding books along the Way, both in albergues and especially if I've decided to spoil myself and stay in a pension or modest hotel.The logical thing for me to do is bring a Kindle, but TBH I like books, and for me leaving electronic gubbins behind while I do the Camino, appeals.
I am thinking of taking one book on The Camino, once I have read this I was wondering if there are book swaps in maybe Alburgies.
So starter question for 10, are there book swaps.
Supplemental question for 5, what book did you take?
Is that the method pilgrims used to message each other before WhatsAppThe Pilgram, of course.
Lots of albergues have lots of random books in various languages in the common areas. Suggest you just do the swap, or if it makes you feel better, ask the host if its OK.The logical thing for me to do is bring a Kindle, but TBH I like books, and for me leaving electronic gubbins behind while I do the Camino, appeals.
I am thinking of taking one book on The Camino, once I have read this I was wondering if there are book swaps in maybe Alburgies.
So starter question for 10, are there book swaps.
Supplemental question for 5, what book did you take?
100%. Including the LOC thread!I am old fashion because I still prefer reading physical books to my old, barely used Kindle. I have often participated on a "take a book, leave a book" in hotel/guest house lobbys over the years, but have never noticed a specific spot on the Caminos, nor would I be inclined to take one because of the weight. Since I usually do a "Live on the Camino" thread after the end of my day, I would have no extra time to read anyway.
Nothing stopping you. Apply the lessons of the Camino. If you just keep putting one foot in front of the other, eventually you get there. Even if it is a trip of a thousand kilometers - or more.Somebody once asked me what I would do if I won the lottery. In addition to the usual items one of my top fives was 'have my own library'.
One hundred years of Solitude, Gabriel García Márquez, The Queen of the Desert, Georgina Howell or if you like Art, The Hare with Amber Eyes, Edmund De Waal. All three take time to digest. Enjoy choosing.I think I will take a book, worst that can happen is I leave it for someone else, but leave the Kindle, but what book?
Laurie Lee appeals, but I have read it.
Not The Bible, I am spiritual but not religious, I hope saying that does not offend as I do respect those of faith.
The Tim Moore sounds a possible, and I have a feeling Don Quiotexe is the second most popular book in the world after The Bible or something, so thats a possible.
I shall have fun selecting a book.
Thanks for all the input, most helpful.
Peter, I hope you didn't have to use your crutches to check.Chrissy you are right - it's an excellent book but a tiny bit heavy....
I just checked - mine has 1104 pages....
The logical thing for me to do is bring a Kindle, but TBH I like books, and for me leaving electronic gubbins behind while I do the Camino, appeals.
I am thinking of taking one book on The Camino, once I have read this I was wondering if there are book swaps in maybe Alburgies.
So starter question for 10, are there book swaps.
Supplemental question for 5, what book did you take?
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