Did you visit the Glasgow Worldcon’s popular Freebies Library? We are bringing it back, under the name Freebies Lounge. This will be a centrally-located event space where attending members are welcome to take books for free, and hang out to read or write. This is both our way to share great books with a wide audience and a place for discovering new authors.

Seattle Worldcon is actively seeking new and used book donations from traditional publishers, small publishers, self-published authors, and convention members like you. Publishers and authors are encouraged to donate new releases or backlist items. Donate as few or as many as you want! This is a great way to expose your work to new readers, or, if you are an avid reader, to clear out your shelves.

Since we are a convention featuring speculative fiction, please donate books in the fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres, adjacent historical fiction, or nonfiction relevant to SFF readers. Adult, young adult, middle-grade, children’s books, and graphic novels are all welcome.

We have a climate-controlled warehouse where you can ship books. Limited pickup in the Seattle area may be available. Or, hand-carry books to the event and simply drop them off at the Freebies Lounge. Authors using print-on-demand can print and ship in the U.S. to avoid international shipping costs. U.S.-based donations can be shipped using U.S. Postal Service media mail. All items must arrive at the warehouse by August 2, 2025.