House of the Priceless Book. Buyers only leave a donation.

Over the years, initiatives to save books from being destroyed and thrown away have multiplied, working mainly on the recovery of the so-called remainders, unsold books. Remaining stock that has made the fortune of bookshop chains specialising in the sale of titles at deeply discounted prices, as well as street stalls and small traders. And the used books from private individuals and libraries? Even in that case, associations and third sector entities offer several solutions to prevent books from dying. The House of the Priceless Book is located in the popular neighborhood of Tor Pignattara, eastern outskirts of the capital, a multi-ethnic and vibrant area suspended between urban redevelopment, gentrification and cultural ferment.

An initiative that can give new life to book consumption but above all save paper and culture from immense wasteThe books available come from donations from private individuals and libraries, but they are all in good condition. The House of Books Without Cover Price it's not a bookcrossing point, does not accept books in exchange for other books, but not even a library, with no obligation to return. The genres are varied: you can find volumes on art, fiction, detective stories, classics, theatre, essays, but also school textbooks, children's books, comics, dictionariesIn times of high school prices, it could be an economical solution to the expense of purchasing textbooks. In short, it offers enormous potential, but it comes with one rule: there are a maximum of three volumes, to ensure everyone has the widest possible access to the catalog of titles and also to prevent the books from being resold and becoming a profit-making activity.