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It’s not such a big secret that publishers keep making new editions of popular textbook titles every single year, but apparently, some books never go out of fashion as they keep holding the top places in our sales rankings. Most of them are required basics in such courses as Anatomy & Physiology, Sociology, Calculus, etc., and serve as an introduction to the world of other specialized subjects.

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Educational podcasts have conquered the niche of edutainment, perfectly combining our urges to learn and spend time meaningfully. Podcasts are now your best partner for commuting or doing household chores, but why not use them to upgrade your knowledge of college subjects or learn something completely different? To save your time, we have made a list of the best lifestyle and educational podcasts that can spur your curiosity and boost your academic performance—in humanities and in STEM subjects.

Read more > “18 Educational Podcasts You Need to Listen to in 2022”

Even with the growing popularity of digital books, we are still attached to reading hard copies. Your collection of used books can contain quite a few cheap paperbacks. But what if you have treasures like expensive used textbooks, photo albums, rare books, and encyclopedias? It’s quite a good idea to sell them! Especially when there are so many places to sell books online. In this blog post, we’ve selected the best places to sell books online!

Read more > “Finding the Best Place to Sell Books Online in 2022”

On average, a student like you uses eight textbooks per academic year—depending on the major, of course. It all amounts to… well, more than 30 expensive books proudly occupying your shelves. And you can definitely feel the burden of that knowledge when figuring out what to do next with all these books. Of course, you can’t just dump them in the general waste bin. You need to know how to recycle textbooks. 

Read more > “How to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Textbooks: A Guide to a Sustainable Life”

Every college student knows the heavy burden of books, and this question is especially burdensome: What to do with used textbooks at the end of the semester? If you are based in Los Angeles, we have a list of the best places to sell used textbooks for the most profit. Check them out and decide which option suits you best! 

Read more > “Want to Sell Used Textbooks in Los Angeles? Here Are Your 7 Best Options”

And now we are going back to college, after everything that the pandemic has brought on us. Although the pandemic is not over, the vaccine rollout makes our prospects of a relatively normal campus life more realistic. Nevertheless, we all share feelings of uncertainty and anxiety. We’re back to school, but not “back to normal” yet, if ever. 

Read more > “7 Valuable Tips on Going Back to College After the Pandemic”

How can we possibly make our studying routine less cluttered with digital noise and focus on studying? Is it possible to minimize all the distractions? Zenware apps are definitely one of the solutions. These apps help you concentrate on the one task you are supposed to do by eliminating interface clutter, notifications, and often noises. While these apps usually cost quite a bit, we also offer you a combination of free apps for focusing on studying that can substitute any fancy Zenware. 

Read more > “Zenware: The Best Apps for Focusing on Studying”

BooksRun is a company whose mission is to make our world, education, and learning culture more sustainable. We care about sustainability of our operations and also encourage this eco-friendly approach among you, our friends, and our customers!  Here, we’ll unpack all the sustainability principles that drive our company. Join us, and let’s go green together!

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