Books near you
See what's for sale around you, with the distance on every listing. Change your area or radius whenever you like.
Free to list. No commission, ever.
Give every book a second chapter.
BookLoop connects you with readers nearby. Find the book you want a short walk away, or pass on the ones you've finished. It's free, local, and only takes a minute.
- Books within 25 km
- Chat in the app
- Your exact address stays private
- ₹0commission or listing fees
- 25 kmdefault search radius
- ~1 minto list a book
- ~1 kmprecision shown to others
Features
Everything a book swap needs. Nothing it doesn't.
BookLoop is built around one idea: the book you want is probably already on a shelf near you.
Search that understands you
Search by title, author or ISBN. Smart search finds the right book even when you only remember what it's about.
Watches
Can't find it today? Start a Watch and we'll let you know the moment someone nearby lists it.
List in a minute
Scan the barcode and the details fill themselves in. Add a few photos, pick the condition, set your price.
Chat and offers
Message sellers in the app, use quick replies, and make an offer. You never have to share your phone number.
Free, for real
No listing fees, no commission. You agree a price and pay the seller directly when you meet.
How it works
From shelf to shelf in three steps
Whether you're hunting for your next read or clearing space, it works the same simple way.
Buying a book
- Find it nearbyBrowse what's around you, search, or start a Watch for the book you want.
- Chat with the sellerAsk about the book, make an offer, and agree on a time and a public place to meet.
- Meet and pick it upCheck the book, pay the seller directly, and enjoy your next read.
Selling a book
- Scan or type it inScan the ISBN barcode or type the title. We fill in what we can.
- Add photos and a priceSnap up to three photos, pick the condition, and see what similar copies sell for.
- Hand it overReply to buyers in the app, mark the book reserved, then sold. Done.
Every listing
All you need to decide, on one screen
No guesswork, no back-and-forth just to learn the basics.
- Honest condition. New, Like new, Very good, Good or Acceptable, with photos from the actual copy.
- Distance, not addresses. You see how far away a book is, never the seller's exact location.
- Know who you're talking to. Every seller card shows their area, how many books they've sold and how fast they usually reply.
- Fair prices. See the original price next to the asking price, and make an offer if it's not quite right.
Our mission
Books deserve more than one reader.
Millions of good books sit unread on shelves while someone a few streets away is looking for exactly that copy. BookLoop closes that loop.
Affordable reading
Making books affordable and available to everyone, whatever their budget.
Less waste
Every book that finds a second reader is one less printed and one less thrown away.
Local connections
Building connections between book lovers in their own neighbourhoods.
Safety
Built to keep meet-ups simple and safe
A few things we build in, and a few habits we recommend.
Approximate location
Others only see your area, rounded to about a kilometre. Your exact pin stays with you.
Chat stays in the app
No need to share a phone number or email to arrange a pick-up.
Block and report
Block anyone in a tap and report listings or messages. Our moderators review every report.
Meet in public
Pick a busy, public place, check the book before you pay, and never pay in advance.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Is BookLoop really free?
Yes. Listing, browsing, chatting and Watches are free, and we never take a cut of a sale. BookLoop is supported by ads shown in the app.
How do I pay for a book?
You pay the seller directly when you meet, in whatever way you both agree. BookLoop doesn't handle payments, so never pay a stranger in advance.
Can other people see where I live?
No. Listings show an approximate area (rounded to about 1 km) and a distance. Your precise location is only used to calculate distances and is never shown to anyone.
Where is BookLoop available?
BookLoop works wherever you are: listings are matched by distance, and prices show in your local currency. It's on Android today, with iPhone coming soon.
What can I sell?
Printed books you own, new or used: novels, textbooks, comics, children's books and more. Counterfeit or pirated copies and anything illegal aren't allowed.
How do I delete my account?
In the app, go to Account → Delete account. You have 30 days to change your mind; after that your account and personal data are permanently deleted. See our Privacy Policy for details.
Join the loop
Start buying and selling books the smarter way, with readers right around you.
iPhone app coming soon.