Love the idea, but I will not have a swap shop. Do want the ping for new books. My main pet only needs 5 books. All my other pet read, train and work also.

Swap shops are definitely not a requirement! You're very welcome to join and peek at the pings. We haven't been very active, but I figure even the occasional deal is worth it. =0)

Absolutely, finding things that are needed and costly takes all the help you can get.