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The Why’s and How’s of Volunteering in College

Study tips By January 13, 2021 Last Updated on September 23, 2021 by BookScouter No Comments

It pays off to do the right thing! Besides the chance to do something nice for others, volunteering in college has many benefits for your future career, wellbeing, and networking. So before you think your semester is too busy with school and work, consider these reasons to get out and serve… Here we nail down all they why’s and how’s of volunteering in college, providing practical advice on how to find a volunteering opportunity that suits you the best.

How to Spend Your Semester Break Wisely: 6 Tips for College Students

Study tips By December 23, 2020 Last Updated on September 23, 2021 by BookScouter Tags: , No Comments

You finished your last exam.  Close your books, and look forward to a well-earned semester break from college. Before you think you’ve got nothing to do but binge-watch all the shows you missed, you might want to consider these six activities for your “summester break” to make your next term go smoothly! 

How to Wrap a Book: 5 Smashing Ideas

All about books By December 16, 2020 Last Updated on September 23, 2021 by BookScouter No Comments

It’s a wrap time of the year! Giving an attractively wrapped book this holiday season doesn’t have to be costly. With a little extra ingenuity and a few items you might have around the house you can put a personal touch on a gift to make it more meaningful. And luckily, books are one of the easier items to gift wrap! Here are our five tips on how to wrap a book, save money, and make an impression!

14 Ideas of Holiday Gifts for Book Lovers

All about books By December 10, 2020 Last Updated on September 23, 2021 by BookScouter No Comments

It’s that time of year when your thoughts turn to finding special holiday gifts for book lovers among your family and friends. But what should be a fun, festive task can quickly become overwhelming. We’ve done some of the leg work for you compiling a collection of 14 unique, niche book selections and other gifts reading fans will appreciate.

What’s Cookin’? Selling an Expensive Cookbook Can Heat Up Some Cash

Flipping books By November 11, 2020 Last Updated on September 23, 2021 by BookScouter No Comments

It’s the time of year for a lot of holiday cooking and baking. As you dust off an old cookbook and consider letting it go to make extra space, you might want to first check BookScouter.com to see the current value. If it’s really old, you may want to have it appraised by an antique book dealer.

You might decide to hold on to your vintage cookbooks and then pass them down to a family member. Perhaps you come across a rare find — a really expensive cookbook — and decide to sell it. Or you might decide that a vintage cookbook would make a thoughtful gift for a cook or collector you know. 

Discover the Best Spooky Books: From Classic Horror to the Newest Halloween Reads

All about books By October 7, 2020 Last Updated on September 23, 2021 by BookScouter No Comments

It’s that time of year when you begin to feel a chill in the air, the dark nights start to get longer and you yearn to curl up with a suspenseful tale. We get your October mood and have compiled a list of the best spooky books. You can get them online using BookScouter, and we promise, you won’t get scared of prices — they are really chilled. Moreover, our pricing tool does all the price searching for you! So check out our list, but BEWARE of what great books you may find.