Living a more sustainable lifestyle may not sound very attainable, especially for a book lover. Our book collections bring us joy. But maybe there is a way that we can be more sustainable when adding to our collections.

Today, I'm sitting down with my friend Tyler to chat about what sustainability may look like for a book lover. We also discuss overconsumption, how it may apply to the book industry, and potential ways to be more eco-conscious.

What we talked about:

• What is sustainable living

• What happens to the books that we send to thrift stores

• Is overconsumption an issue in the book industry

• Exploring alternative ways to own books

• Remembering to shop in alignment with our values

Books mentioned in this episode:

• Financial Feminist by Tori Dunlap

• The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray

• We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers

• Caste by Isabel Wilkerson

• The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X

• Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan

• Big Thrift Energy by Virginia Chamlee

• Live Beautiful by Athena Calderone

• Biting The Hand by Julia Lee

• Historically Black Phrases by Jarrett Hill (Author) Tre'vell Anderson

• 10 Things I Love About You! by Danielle McLean

• The Afro Minimalist Guide to Living with Less by Christine Platt

• Consumed by Aja Barber

• Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

• All About Love by Bell Hooks

• Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

• The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

• Wear It Well by Allison Bornstein

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Other links mentioned in this episode:

• Tori Dunlap on Instagram

• The True Coast Documentary

• River Blue Documentary

• Essence Magazine

• Jet Magazine

• Libby library app

• Bookshop.org

• Thriftbooks.com

• Allison Bornstein on Instagram

• Tyler's sustainable wedding content

Connect with today's guest:

• Follow Tyler on Instagram

• Follow Tyler on YouTube

• Visit Tyler's website www.thriftsandtangles.com

Final Thoughts:

• Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs

• Join us on the Geneva App for our February read of Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall

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