Give a book. Get a book. Keep reading.
Pothio is two things at once: a quiet companion for the books you read, and a free way to barter them with readers near you. Catalog your shelf, track your reading, and watch each book's journey unfold.
Bartering is free forever — you only pay optional postage.
Our community so far
2 books have found their next reader — passed hand to hand by 8 readers across 6 cities, free, the way books should travel.
How it works
1
List 5 books
Scan or search your shelf to build your library in minutes.
2
Earn Karma
List five books as available to give and earn a +2 Karma welcome bonus.
3
Swap freely
Request books you want. Bartering is free — Karma keeps it fair.
Your next read is on someone's shelf
Join readers across India trading the books they love — no money, just Karma.
Start your library