The holiday season brings gift-giving joy—but it also brings a common challenge: where do all those new books go? Whether you received books as Christmas gifts, Hanukkah presents, or Year-End gifts, chances are your shelves are now packed beyond capacity. And before the holidays arrive, many people clear shelves to make room for family gatherings and holiday decorations.
This is an ideal time to donate books. Instead of letting surplus books take up valuable space, you can pass them along to readers in Albuquerque who will genuinely appreciate them.
Last verified May 2026 · Original research by Josh Eldred
Two Peak Donation Times During the Holiday Season
The holiday season creates two natural opportunities to donate:
Pre-Holiday Clearing (November-December)
Before family arrives for holiday gatherings, people often clear shelves, closets, and living spaces to create room. Books take up significant space, making them prime candidates for donation before the holidays begin. Creating a clean, organized home gives you peace of mind and makes your space ready for holiday entertaining.
Post-Holiday Surplus (January-February)
After the holidays, your shelves overflow. You've received new books as gifts—some you love, some maybe not so much. You have books from stocking stuffers, Secret Santa exchanges, and holiday gift bags. Even if every gift book is wonderful, finding space becomes the challenge.
Unwanted Gift Books
Let's be honest: not every gift book is a perfect fit. Maybe it's a genre you don't read, a subject you already own extensively, or a book that doesn't match your interests. Donation is often better than trying to return books or letting them languish on your shelf.
When you donate books that don't work for you, they can find readers who genuinely want them. Your unwanted gift book becomes someone else's treasure. I put usable books back into the community through resale and free giveaways, ensuring every donation reaches readers who will appreciate it.
What Holiday Books I Accept
I accept all types of books, with special welcome for holiday season donations:
- Fiction and novels received as gifts
- Biographies and memoirs
- Cookbooks and lifestyle books
- Children's and young adult books
- Holiday-themed books (after the season)
- Coffee table books and reference materials
Easy Holiday Donation Options
I understand that the holiday season is busy. That's why I offer convenient donation methods:
Free Pickup Service
During the busy holiday season, schedule a free pickup and I'll collect your books. No need to load them into your car. I'll come to your home or office.
24/7 Drop Box
Our 24/7 drop box is available anytime. You can donate books whenever it's convenient—early morning before holiday shopping, late evening after family gatherings, or whenever works for your schedule.
Direct Visit
Bring books directly to my location at 5445 Edith Blvd NE, Unit A (Edith & Montano area). Call 702-496-4214 for holiday-season hours.
The Holiday Gift of Sharing Books
Holiday giving isn't just about new gifts—it's about sharing and community. When you donate books instead of storing them or discarding them, you're putting something useful back into circulation. Those books will find readers who benefit from them.
I'm a for-profit operation, which means I handle all the work of sorting, organizing, and getting books to people who want them. I resell what I can and sort, price, and get books into the hands of readers who want them. You don't have to worry about the effort—I take care of it. All you do is donate, and I handle the rest.
This holiday season, give your home the gift of space and your community the gift of books.