First book exchange social network launches in Egypt

On December 27, 2012, Badl Kitabk officially launched the first book exchange social network in Egypt, offering their service for free. The platform seeks to encourage Arabic readers to share classics and new titles in an online community.

While some book lovers seek to increase the number of books in their libraries by collecting hard copies, others are more interested in simply enjoying the stories- hence the rise of the Kindle and other tablet readers.

Badl Kitabk not only provides a medium for sharing books through an exchange, it also creates a social network, allowing book lovers– whom often share things in common other than their current story- to interact and communicate. The website encourages book owners to meet up to exchange books in person as well, paving the way for new friendships between avid readers of the same genre, explains co-founder Diyaa Mahmoud.