Now boarding readers

Discover books.
Exchange with readers.
Keep stories moving.

BookSwap helps you discover new reads, offer books you've finished, and connect with readers to exchange stories.

Product Tour

See BookSwap in action

From discovering a book to chatting with your swap partner.

Instant Barcode Scan

Scan any book's barcode to add it to your shelf in seconds—no manual entry needed.

Barcode scanning screen showing instant book detail recognition

Find Nearby Owners

Search any title and immediately see how many local readers have it ready to swap.

Search results screen displaying available book owners nearby

Wishlist & Library

Organize your personal shelf and keep a wishlist to automatically trigger swap matches.

Personal library and wishlist management screen

Chat & Swap Offers

Send quick exchange requests and coordinate easy handovers via built-in messaging.

Dual screen layout showing real-time chat and swap offer modal
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How the Story Goes

Three pages, one new book

1

List your book

Add a book from your shelf with a cover, title, and a little detail about it.

2

Receive swap offers

Other readers can offer books they want to exchange with you.

3

Chat & exchange

Accept an offer, chat with your swap partner, and arrange the exchange.

Built For Readers

The details that make it easy

Chapter I

Scan to add

Point your camera at any barcode and add a book to your shelf in seconds no typing required.

Chapter II

See who's nearby

Every book shows how many readers already own it, so you know a swap is possible before you ask.

Chapter III

Chat inside the app

Agree on the details and arrange your handoff without ever leaving BookSwap.

About BookSwap

“Books are meant to be read, shared, and discovered again. BookSwap helps every story find its next reader.”

BookSwap is a simple way for readers to exchange books they've finished and discover new ones from other shelves. List your books, receive swap offers, chat with readers, and give every story a new journey.

Trust & Safety

Swapping is easy when it's safe

BookSwap connects you with real readers nearby. A few habits make every handoff smoother.

Chat before you meet

Get a feel for your swap partner in the app before agreeing on a time and place.

Meet in public

Coffee shops, libraries, and campus commons are easy, low-key spots for a handoff.

Trust your instincts

You can decline or cancel a swap at any point no explanation needed.

Something felt off? Tell us and we'll look into it.

Questions, Answered

Before you ask

Yes. Browsing books, listing your own, and swapping with other readers is free.

Early readers

Save your spot on the shelf

We're opening BookSwap to a small group of readers first, so every early swap actually works. Get on the list to be one of them.