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MM&L: Book Exchange

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Group:Monsters, Myths, & Legends -- US ATC swappers!
Swap Coordinator:feverfawn (contact)
Swap categories: Books 
Number of people in swap:3
Location:Regional - US
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:July 2, 2022
Date items must be sent by:July 18, 2022
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Re-posting this swap as I had a couple people indicate they would be interested. I promise this one will go on as planned :)


MM&L: Book Exchange


Send 1 book to 1 partner that is relevant to the group's theme! You can buy a book new or used, or send one you already own. Participants may leave a comment on the swap indicating their interests and likes/dislikes for the book they receive.

Topics can include, but are not limited to: mythology, folklore, cryptids or other monsters, aliens/UFOs, ghosts, demons, cults, conspiracy theories, dreams or lucid dreaming, astrology, tarot and other divination practices, esoteric or occult topics, the paranormal and otherwise supernatural topics. Pretty much anything along those lines goes so if I haven't listed it, but you feel it's relevant, feel free to include it in your list!

When you sign up you can leave a comment below listing themes/topics you would enjoy and those you would dislike. If there are certain books you already own you can mention those as well so your partner can avoid them. If you don't mind receiving books on any topic you are not required to leave a comment. If you plan to join closer to the sign-up date you may also comment ahead of time.


Rules:

  • Send 1 partner 1 book relevant to the group's theme. New, used, or one from your own collection. The most that should be spent is around $10 - you are free to spend more than that if you choose, but as some may be sending books they already own or buying used there is no real monetary expectation.

  • This swap is sender's choice as long as you avoid your partner's dislikes. It's always nice to send something you know your partner will enjoy, but if they haven't mentioned specifically disliking the topic you may send it.

  • Books must be in GOOD condition. This means don't send anything dirty, stained, water or mold damaged, smelly, torn covers/pages or otherwise beat up. Minimal writing or light page creasing in the book that doesn't prevent it from easily being read is okay. Hardbacks don't need to have the original dust jacket.

  • If purchasing a book online you may have it shipped directly to your partner if you'd like. Please try to have the seller include a note with the swap name/your username if possible, or send a message to your partner so they know to be expecting it and who it will be from. (If you decide to ship directly, please keep your invoice in case the seller sends an incorrect or poor condition book.)

  • If you are sending the book yourself please package it so it will not be damaged and include a note with the swap name + your username so you can easily be rated.

  • Rate promptly when you receive the swap - 5 if you receive a book in good condition that avoids your dislikes even if the book is not exactly your taste. No extras are required. (If your partner has shipped a book directly to you and it is not as expected, please contact them and allow them the chance to resend before rating!)

If you will be late sending the swap please contact myself AND your partner. Don't down-rate without contacting me about the issue first. I will angel if anyone gets flaked on provided you try to communicate with your partner and give them the appropriate rating.


If you have any questions or any other issues pertaining to this swap feel free to message me ~ Happy swapping!

Discussion

feverfawn 06/14/2022 #

Likes: aliens/UFOs (including stuff about ancient alien theories,) conspiracy theories, anything related to altered states of consciousness (astral projection/out of body experiences, dreams/lucid dreaming, NDEs, psychedelics etc,) cryptids, mythology or folklore - especially love ancient Egyptian myths/religion, cults, esoteric/occult type stuff, and weirdo new-age or metaphysical type books. In general if it's really weird and out there I will probably love it.

Dislikes: witchcraft, wicca, magic, spell books, herbs, crystals - anything like that. tarot or other divination (I do actually like these I just don't want books on them lol), pop astrology or horoscope books, dream dictionary type books. Nothing overtly political or religious (outside of stated interests) and no fiction please!

I have an updated shelf on my goodreads account linked on my profile called "to read owned" if you'd like to avoid sending something I already have.

HausOfImps 06/17/2022 #

Likes: demonology/demonolatry, weird grimoires (even crappy ones), conspiracy theories (even offensive ones, not just aliens), New Age weird stuff (the weirder the better), altered states of consciousness (all kinds), geomancy, anything related to John Dee or Evola, cryptid/folklore stuff (especially local legends/creatures/hauntings), philosophy of mind stuff if it's related.

Dislikes/Doesn't Want to Receive: whtie magick, Wicca, spellcasting, herbalism/crystals/green witchcraft, Hoodoo, Voodoo, low magick in general, tarot/astrology, pop astrology or horoscope books, dream dictionaries. Nothing political/religious (outside of stated interests) and no fiction pls! I don't like S. Connolly, Lon Milo DuQuette, or EA Koetting.

I copied a lot of this from feverfawn (sorry!) and I also copied making an own/read shelf on goodreads so you don't get me a duplicate. Here it is: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/121903419?shelf=already-own-read. I put selected philosophy on there just to give you an idea.

Excited for this swap!

JessicaPariah 06/30/2022 #

I am also copying a bit from both feverfawn and HausOfImps above, haha...

Likes: Aliens/UFOs, ghosts/hauntings/haunted places, cryptids, green or kitchen witchcraft (see below), druids, moon rituals, any divination is good, also love the lucid dreaming and astral projection topics, art and the occult, Spiritualism (modern and early), spirit photography (though I already have "The Strange Case of William Mumler, Spirit Photographer"), general weird lore/legends/personal experience documentation...really I'm pretty open to suggestions here aside from the stuff below!

Do not wish to receive: Wicca, instructional books on closed practices. mainstream/non-occult religions, politics.

Used books with writing/notes/highlighting are all fine as long as it doesn't interfere with the ability to read the book!

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