NeighborBook
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About this app
NeighborBook is a free, community-driven book marketplace that connects you with readers in your neighborhood. Borrow books, lend to neighbors, and build new relationships with other readers. Just list the books on your shelf, browse what's nearby, and organize a time and place to swap.
Whether you're looking to trade paperbacks, lend out a novel you just finished, or find your next great read for free, NeighborBook makes it simple. No shipping, no fees, no strangers from across the country.
HOW IT WORKS
1. List Your Books
Add books to your personal library in seconds. Share the titles you love and would genuinely recommend. Every book you list becomes available to borrow by readers near you.
2. Browse & Discover Nearby
Search for books in your neighborhood by title, author, or genre. Our location-based discovery shows you what's available within your custom search radius — from a few blocks to 20 miles away.
3. Request a Swap
Found something you want to read? Use Community Credits to request a borrow. Earn credits by lending your own books, so the more you share, the more you can borrow.
4. Meet Locally & Exchange
Arrange a meetup at a safe, verified public location — a local cafe, library, or park. Exchange books face-to-face and maybe make a new friend along the way.
COMMUNITY CREDITS — A FAIR BOOK EXCHANGE SYSTEM
NeighborBook uses a simple credit system to keep the book marketplace fair and active:
• Start with 3 free credits when you join
• Earn +1 credit every time you lend a book
• Spend -1 credit when you borrow a book
No money changes hands. No purchases required. Just share to read more. It's a book exchange economy built on generosity and trust.
KEY FEATURES
• Free Book Marketplace — List, trade, lend, and borrow books at no cost
• Neighborhood Discovery — Find books nearby using location-based search
• Community Credits — Fair trade system so everyone contributes
• Verified Meetup Spots — Exchange books at safe public locations like cafes and libraries
• In-App Chat — Message book owners directly to arrange swaps
• Search by Title, Author & Genre — Find exactly what you want to read next
• Customizable Search Radius — Set your range from 1 to 20 miles
• Book Recommendations — Only books their owners genuinely recommend
• Trust & Safety — Verified users, community guidelines, and moderation
• Push Notifications — Get notified when someone wants your book or a new book appears nearby
BUILT FOR BOOK LOVERS, BY BOOK LOVERS
NeighborBook was founded in Los Angeles by two people who wanted a better way to share books with the people around them. We believe a shared book can spark a conversation, start a friendship, and build a stronger community one neighborhood at a time.
Unlike online used book stores or buy-sell-trade apps, NeighborBook is designed exclusively for local, in-person book sharing. There's no shipping to wait for, no seller fees, and no commercial agenda. Just neighbors who love to read.
PERFECT FOR
• Readers who finish books fast and want a constant supply of new reads
• Anyone looking to declutter their bookshelf and pass books forward
• People who want to meet neighbors and build community through shared interests
• Book clubs looking for a local source of titles
• Anyone who prefers borrowing and lending over buying new
Download NeighborBook today and turn your bookshelf into a neighborhood library. Trade books, discover new reads, and connect with the readers next door — all for free.
Whether you're looking to trade paperbacks, lend out a novel you just finished, or find your next great read for free, NeighborBook makes it simple. No shipping, no fees, no strangers from across the country.
HOW IT WORKS
1. List Your Books
Add books to your personal library in seconds. Share the titles you love and would genuinely recommend. Every book you list becomes available to borrow by readers near you.
2. Browse & Discover Nearby
Search for books in your neighborhood by title, author, or genre. Our location-based discovery shows you what's available within your custom search radius — from a few blocks to 20 miles away.
3. Request a Swap
Found something you want to read? Use Community Credits to request a borrow. Earn credits by lending your own books, so the more you share, the more you can borrow.
4. Meet Locally & Exchange
Arrange a meetup at a safe, verified public location — a local cafe, library, or park. Exchange books face-to-face and maybe make a new friend along the way.
COMMUNITY CREDITS — A FAIR BOOK EXCHANGE SYSTEM
NeighborBook uses a simple credit system to keep the book marketplace fair and active:
• Start with 3 free credits when you join
• Earn +1 credit every time you lend a book
• Spend -1 credit when you borrow a book
No money changes hands. No purchases required. Just share to read more. It's a book exchange economy built on generosity and trust.
KEY FEATURES
• Free Book Marketplace — List, trade, lend, and borrow books at no cost
• Neighborhood Discovery — Find books nearby using location-based search
• Community Credits — Fair trade system so everyone contributes
• Verified Meetup Spots — Exchange books at safe public locations like cafes and libraries
• In-App Chat — Message book owners directly to arrange swaps
• Search by Title, Author & Genre — Find exactly what you want to read next
• Customizable Search Radius — Set your range from 1 to 20 miles
• Book Recommendations — Only books their owners genuinely recommend
• Trust & Safety — Verified users, community guidelines, and moderation
• Push Notifications — Get notified when someone wants your book or a new book appears nearby
BUILT FOR BOOK LOVERS, BY BOOK LOVERS
NeighborBook was founded in Los Angeles by two people who wanted a better way to share books with the people around them. We believe a shared book can spark a conversation, start a friendship, and build a stronger community one neighborhood at a time.
Unlike online used book stores or buy-sell-trade apps, NeighborBook is designed exclusively for local, in-person book sharing. There's no shipping to wait for, no seller fees, and no commercial agenda. Just neighbors who love to read.
PERFECT FOR
• Readers who finish books fast and want a constant supply of new reads
• Anyone looking to declutter their bookshelf and pass books forward
• People who want to meet neighbors and build community through shared interests
• Book clubs looking for a local source of titles
• Anyone who prefers borrowing and lending over buying new
Download NeighborBook today and turn your bookshelf into a neighborhood library. Trade books, discover new reads, and connect with the readers next door — all for free.
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Location, Personal info and 5 others
Data is encrypted in transit
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What’s new
Multiple bug fixes, cleaner colors, and Vacation Mode.
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About the developer
KAPPA CORP
avery@neighborbook.org
22585 Highway 30
Kimberly, ID 83341-5205
United States
+1 208-731-4498
