Read More, Read Green, Read Together

Discover booKKiez: Changing how you get books in your neighborhood, building community and caring for the environment

Features

Share and browse a growing library with your friends or BookKiez members across 3 cities in Germany; Berlin, Hamburg and Munich. Find the books you want and go get them!

  • Scan books and grow your digital library. Build a community of readers to swap or gift books for free.

  • Contribute to a greener community by embracing book sharing with your friends.

  • Read together with people and discover new places. We’ll recommend you hand-picked spots, help you organize live reading sessions and recommend you the best events in your city.

Our Team

Alma Hodžić
Merima Husanović
Sandy Ashraf

"We want people to read more, read green, and read together."
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That's what we agreed on when coming up with booKKiez. Our mission is simple: we want to inspire people to read more, read sustainably, and read together.

It all started with three friends living across Germany—Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich—united by our love for books and our passion for building community. In January 2024, the idea for BookKiez was born. One of us had already begun developing an app to scan books and share her library with her sister, sparking the concept of a platform where people could exchange books instead of constantly buying new ones. We envisioned more than just a digital library—we imagined vibrant neighborhoods where individuals could come together, share their favorite reads, and forge connections over a shared love of literature. So, we set out to create BookKiez: a place where you can scan your books, create a virtual mega-library, and connect with others in your neighborhood for book exchanges. It's not just about swapping books; it's about fostering meaningful conversations, making new friends, and building a stronger sense of community.
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Join us on this journey as we work towards a world where reading is not only a solitary activity, but a collaborative, sustainable, and enriching experience for all.

FAQ

• Is the app for free?
‍Yes, booKKiez is free to use. You will have access to the following features:
- 10 book uploads per month.
- Unlimited library shares.
- Find book-related events in Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich.
- Discover the coolest reading spots each month.
- Create 1 reading session, either online or offline, to read together with others.
- See unlimited reading sessions from other users.
- Locate Bücherschränke (book-sharing cabinets) in Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich.

• Do I need to create an account to add books?
You can add one book as a guest user. To add more, you need to sign in using your Google or Apple account or via email and password. However, to fully experience the app, you will need to create an account, which offers more features without limitations.

• How do I share my library?
First, add your books to the app. Once they are in your library, you can share it with others via a deeplink we generate for you. Others can do the same with you. You can revoke shared access at any time in your profile. We're planning on extending this feature, so stay tuned.

• What is a reading session and how do I create one?
A reading session allows people to read together, either online or in person in Berlin, Hamburg, or Munich. You can create your own reading session, and others can choose to join. Note that you cannot delete reading sessions, and you are currently limited to creating only one. More features are coming soon.

• What are Bücherschränke?
If you are new to Germany, you might have seen these book booths on the street where people leave and pick up books. We have added a map to show you the nearest Bücherschränke. It's a great opportunity to find your next good book and leave one to make someone else happy.

• Can I buy tickets to events through the app?
We offer information about events in Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich, including location details, time, and access to the event's website. Currently, buying tickets through booKKiez is not available.

• What is coming in the future for booKKiez?
We aim to build a community for readers in Germany and are working on developing more features and expanding current ones. Download the app, stay tuned, and share your feedback with us as part of our community to help us build the app you'd like to use.

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