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

Over the years, initiatives to save books from the wastepaper basket and the garbage dump have multiplied, focusing primarily on the recovery of so-called remainders, unsold books . These leftovers have made the fortune of bookstore chains specializing in the sale of titles at deeply discounted prices, as well as street vendors and small retailers. And what about used books from private individuals and libraries? Here too, associations and third-sector organizations offer numerous solutions to save books from being wasted. The House of the Priceless Book is located in the popular Tor Pignattara neighborhood , on the eastern outskirts of the capital, a vibrant, multiethnic area caught between urban redevelopment, gentrification, and cultural ferment.

An initiative that can breathe new life into book consumption but, above all, save paper and culture from immense waste . The books available come from donations from private individuals and libraries, but they are all in good condition. The House of Books Without Cover Price is not a bookcrossing point ; it does not accept books in exchange, but it is also not a library , with no obligation to return them. The genres are varied: there are volumes on art, fiction, thrillers, classics, drama, and essays, but also school textbooks, children's books, comics, and dictionaries . In times of high school prices, it could be an economical solution to the drain of textbooks. In short, enormous potential, but with one rule: each volume is limited to three, to ensure maximum access to the catalog of titles for everyone, but also to prevent the books from being resold and becoming a source of profit.