Free neighborhood book sharing

Your neighbor's shelf, your next read.

Borrow books from people nearby. Lend the ones you've already loved. Free, friendly, and close to home.

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Find a book near you Lend a book

Free · Available in Canada and the USA

Browse screen: a grid of books shared nearby, including Circe, The Name of the Wind, and Project Hail Mary
Book detail screen for Circe by Madeline Miller, in great condition and available now
Chat screen showing a confirmed borrow with a pickup at a park entrance on Saturday
Sample screens: browse books, request to borrow, then chat and pick up.

How it works

Three steps from their shelf to yours

01Browse

See what neighbors are sharing, with the closest books first.

Browse screen with nearby books in a grid

02Request

Found one you like? Ask to borrow it with one tap.

Book detail screen showing condition, owner and availability

03Borrow

Chat to set a pickup, enjoy the read, then bring it back.

Chat screen with a confirmed borrow, due date and pickup spot

Borrow or lend

Browse what's on the shelves near you.

Filter by genre, save favorites to your wishlist, and get a heads-up when one turns up nearby.

Borrowing is free. Just be a good neighbor and bring it back.

Find a book near you

Give the books you've loved a second read.

Add a photo and a quick note on its condition. That's your listing.

You decide who borrows it and where to meet.

Lend a book

Built for real neighborhoods

Why it feels safe

Simple tools that keep every exchange friendly and easy.

Public meetup spots

The app suggests public places, like libraries and cafés, for pickups.

Ratings after every exchange

Borrowers and lenders rate each other, so good neighbors stand out.

Easy block and report

If something feels off, block or report someone in a couple of taps.

Wishlist alerts

Get a notification when a book you want is listed nearby.

Example map

Try it

Tap a pin to preview

Dark pins are books, gold pins are meetup spots.

BookSafe meetup spot

A look inside

Made for quick, friendly swaps

  • Browse screen with nearby books in a grid

    Browse nearby

    Closest books first

  • Book detail screen with condition and availability

    Book details

    Condition and a note

  • Map screen with book pins

    Map view

    See what's around you

  • Chat screen with a confirmed pickup

    Messages

    Plan the pickup

  • Profile screen with lending history and display settings

    Your profile

    History and settings

Questions

Good to know

Is it really free?

Yes. Book Xchange is free to use, and no money changes hands in the app. Neighbors simply lend and borrow books.

How do pickups work?

Once a request is accepted, you chat in the app to agree on a time and a public place, like a library or café. Swap the book, and mark it returned when it comes home.

Is it safe?

The app suggests public meetup spots, both sides rate each exchange, and you can block or report anyone. As with any meetup, meet in public and trust your instincts. More tips on our support page.

Which countries is it in?

Book Xchange is available in Canada and the USA.

Find your next read, right down the street.

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