Scan to add
Point your camera at any barcode and add a book to your shelf in seconds no typing required.
Your finished book is someone else's next story.
Two shelves, one exchange. BookSwap helps you find the book you want on another reader's shelf and send one of yours back the other way.
28M+ titles · offer · match · swap
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.
Find Books to Swap
Explore books, see how many readers own the ones you want, and send a swap request.
Wishlist & Library
Organize your library and keep track of the books you'd like to receive in a swap.
Chat & Swap Offers
Send quick exchange requests and coordinate easy handovers via built-in messaging.
Three steps, one new book
1
List your book
Search the catalog, find your book, and add it to your library in just a few taps.
2
Receive swap offers
Other readers can request your book and make an offer in return.
3
Chat & exchange
Accept an offer, chat with your swap partner, and arrange the exchange.
A shorter journey between two bookshelves.
Add what you’ve finished, find what you want to read next, and arrange the swap in one place.
Find a swap
See how many readers own a book before you send a swap request.
Chat inside the app
Agree on the details and arrange your handoff without ever leaving 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 readers. Search the catalog, add books to your library, send and receive swap requests, and chat with your swap partner to arrange the exchange.
Swapping is easy when it's safe
BookSwap connects readers who want to exchange books they've finished with books they want to read next.
Chat before you meet
Once a swap is accepted, chat with your swap partner to agree on the details of your exchange.
Meet in public
Choose a public place for your handoff, such as a café, library, or other familiar spot.
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.
Before you ask
Yes. Browsing books, listing your own, and swapping with other readers is free.
Keep stories moving
BookSwap is getting ready to launch on the App Store. Join the waitlist and we'll let you know when it's available.