Used books

On the subject of used books, and where to get them/leave them, an alert reader writes in to let us know that Caravan Books, long a popular spot to pick up bargains, closed down in March.

However, he writes that The Blue Parrot, which has two branches, not only buys books, DVDs, CDs etc., but also does pick-ups in the Tokyo area.

They can be contacted at (03) 3202-3671, or (03) 3253-8500.