Apparently we've had them in Anchorage for several years. Thanks for bringing this up, I can locate 'em via the internet and Google maps.

I'm familiar with the concept of free book shelves in various establishments, typically coffee bars and the odd community center. They usually have paperbacks of the mystery/ trashy sort. We also have a very good public library system with our main library, the Loussac, just freshly completing a major refit.