Recently saw a very different type of vending machine in town centre. A book vending machine! I love the idea of vending machines offering books. Perfect for people who don’t have time to browse a bookstore. Would you grab a book from one?

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What's even better than a book vending machine is the proliferation of "Little Library" stands that people have erected on their front lawns. The idea is to "take a book, and leave a book". Unfortunately, the most troublesome members of society have wrecked this experience for many homeowners who fill their library with books, only to have the entire lot stolen by someone. If everyone would abide by the rule of "take one and leave one", there would be free books everywhere for people to read.

That’s such a shame! The "Little Library" concept is fantastic, but it’s frustrating when a few people ruin it for everyone. If everyone respected the “take one, leave one” rule, these stands would flourish and spread so much joy and knowledge. It’s a reminder of how small actions can impact entire communities, either positively or negatively. Hopefully, the spirit of sharing wins out in the long run!

Yes I love the idea and it would be so nice to have one in the hospital. Reading material at the hospital used to be common place, but now it is not. This would be a great option.

That would be so neat to see! Would definitely catch the attention of people who maybe don’t normally read too. I know that there have been many times where I wished I would have brought a book or something along and having a vending machine handy would be pretty cool!

I love weird vending machines. I like makeup vending machines too.

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