Easily share
books online.

book sharing

The Idea


The books are lying there. Not new. Not perfect. But they have seen something. One was read in the rain. Another helped someone through a long night. Some pages still have a crease. Or a sentence that stayed with someone. You take one with you, leave another behind. That’s how it continues. From hand to hand. Nothing more is needed.

With book sharing, books are shared within the community. You can receive new books for free and let go of your old ones with ease and joy in sharing.


The Community

An engaged group


1136 Books
registered
460 Books
sent
133 Engaged
users
1 Sharing
Community

How it works

Receive a new book


Get a new book for free in just two steps.

  • 1. Person sitting in front of a laptop holding a magnifying glass.

    Search book

    On our site you’ll find all books available in the community. Just search and find.

  • 2. Person throwing a paper airplane.

    Request book

    With one click, you can request the book for free. The person offering it will be notified via SMS and will send it to you by mail.

  • Person sitting in an armchair next to a green plant, reading a book.

    Done!

    Soon your new book will arrive in your mailbox. And when you’ve finished reading it? Just register it here and offer it up.

Find a book now

How it works

Pass on an old book


In just two steps, share a book you’ve already read with the community.

  • 1. Person holding a book.

    Add book

    Once the book is in your hand, it’s almost registered. Just scan the barcode with your camera and confirm.

  • 2. Person transporting a package on a Vespa.

    Send book

    If someone is interested in your book, you’ll be notified via SMS. Just drop the book off at the post office and send it.

  • Person drinking coffee at a table with a phone in front of them.

    Done!

    Soon your book will be enjoyed by new eyes. And you? Just find and request a new book yourself.

Register book now

Questions?

Answers


Do I have to pay for books? / Can I sell books?

No, book-sharing.ch is the book sharing community of Switzerland where books are shared for free.

Who pays for shipping?

The person who offers and sends the book pays for the shipping. In return, the community covers the shipping costs when that person wants to receive a new book.

Is book-sharing.ch like a public bookcase?

Yes, exactly! book-sharing.ch aims to make sharing books easy and free – similar to a public bookcase you might know from your region. The difference: with book-sharing.ch, you can search for books all across Switzerland.

How does book-sharing.ch compare to Exsila?

book-sharing.ch is an alternative to Exsila for exchanging books. Unlike Exsila, book-sharing.ch does not use a points system, and book exchanges are free.