"To the great people who give their time,"

Just a few of the many appreciative letters we got from incarcerated readers this year.

1/3/2025

Dear Volunteers,

Happy New Year! Thank you all for the wonderful books you sent me last year. I really appreciate everything you do for guys like me. I can't wait to see what you choose for me this year. Hopefully you won't find the books I like too taxing to search for. Take care and happy hunting. You people are awesome! Your #1 fan.

Books of Interest: I love graphic novels, the bigger the better. Otherwise, non-fiction only please.

I'm a history nut. I love pretty much all kinds of history, ancient military all the way to modern. History books that contain lots of old photos, paintings or engravings are highly sought after. Time-Life or Nat Geo series books also wanted (no magazines). Time-Life's The Old West series is great. Coffee table books about famous artists like Leonardo da Vinci, classic cars, motorcycles, famous architects like Frank Lloyd Wright's works, nature, animals, etc. Lastly, I'd love a copy of Uncle John's Bathroom Reader if you spot one.

Thanks again everyone!

P.S. Knowledge is to be shared not held onto. That's why I donate all the books you send me to the prison library when I finish reading them.

12 AUG 25

To the great people who give their time,

Thank you so much for the Japanese usage guide you sent. It is a wonderful reference to enhance my study of Japanese language. In learning to write letters in Japanese I have discovered that our salutations are replaced with seasonal greetings. The one included above translates to: Shoka noe yoo na atatakala ga tsuzuite orimasu, "The weather is warm, as if it were early summer." It has in fact been unbearable hot, but to complain would be rude.

This book is sure to be helpful as I progress in my studies.

Mazu wa o-rei made (Just to express thanks)

9/7/2025

I just want to say thank you for responding back to my request for books. I received them last week and they've helped change my outlook towards running a business that quickly - in a positive way.

It's not much, but I hope these few stamps are able to assist your non-profit in reaching and helping others like myself. Thank you again.

9/8/25

To whom it may concern,

I am currently incarcerated at [redacted]. I love to read and always look forward to reading new books full of insights and wisdoms. From the bottom of my heart Thank You!!!

I was wondering if I could get books about the following subjects:

- American History

- Business

- Economics

Being able to receive books from your organization has allowed me to change my perspective on a wide variety of subjects and I look forward to learning new things and being more tolerant of different cultures and thoughts.

To The Staff:

Just got the copy of "Gravity's Rainbow." You guys are too fucking cool! I've been wanting to re-read this one for some years now but I couldn't come up on a copy. How did you know to send it? The 'book gods' must be looking out for me.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!