A global movement where people leave books in public places for others to find, read, and pass on, creating a worldwide library.
Coined in 2001 by American computer specialist Ron Hornbaker, combining 'book' with 'crossing' (as in crossing paths). The term was created specifically for the online community and tracking system that allows books to be followed as they travel from reader to reader worldwide.
BookCrossing transforms the simple act of reading into a global treasure hunt where books become travelers with their own passports and stories. Each book gets a unique tracking number, so you can follow your released book's journey around the world and see who reads it next - turning literature into an adventure game.
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