Ive always loved books, even if I wasnt the strongest reader.

This obsession became more intense after I was fitted with my first pair of glasses and learned toactuallyread.

I started making pricy trips to Barnes and Noble.

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I stockpiled books and magazines.

I made long reading lists lists Ive not been able to conquer to this day.

My obsession continued in life, as I majored in English and became a full-time writer.

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It can make your bank account pretty darn happy, too.

Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week.

This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed.

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Go ahead and start now, but be sure to bookmark this post so you could easily return later.

Well keep it updated as offers changes or expire.

Here are six ways you could get paid to read books:

1.

Give Your Books a New Life

I have a closet full ofstuffI just cant part with.

Luckily, this is my childhood room at my parents house and not in my 500-square-foot apartment.

But I can tell you my mom would beveryhappy if I cleared these out.

Sites likeAmazonandLetgomake selling your used books super simple.

Go ahead and let the internet know youre a pack-rat book-lover and start watching those crusty pages regain life.

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2.

Hunt for Other Peoples Used Books

This sounds weird, right?

But The Penny Hoarders founder and CEO Kyle Taylor wrote about making money asa used book hunter.

Try using a site likeBiblioto figure out a books value.

Find books on the cheap.

Use your phone to look up what these books go for online.

If the resale value is good, buy it.

Finding these gems is a thrill.

you’re free to still work as a teacher.

Better yet: You work as a teacher, set your own hoursandwork from home.

There are several online-learning platforms focused on teaching English as a second language to students in other countries.

Angela Brumbaughis a QKids teacher.

She teaches 36 half-hour sessions a week and makes up to $20 an hour.

Thats a big perk for many: No lesson planning.

The students are hard-working, curious and light up the classroom with their smiles, she says.

However, one of our contributors, Steve Gillman, took the leap.

He wrote a book about ultralight backpacking.

He outlinedhow to get started self-publishing on Kindle.

Start Freelancing

If you have a way with words, consider freelancing.

To get started, check out theseblogs that pay $100 or more per post.

Want to share your parenting expertise?

Check out theseparenting blogs and magazines looking for writers.

Share Your Opinions on the Books Youve Read

Have you ever tried online book reviewing?

Basically, you read a book, then youll get paid to write a review.

We rounded up some websites and publishers thatllpay you to read and review books.

Bonus: Reading list dried up?

Dive intoour favorite books about investing.

(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)

You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…