stories are meant to move.
Every year, millions of books are read once, then forgotten. They sit on shelves, gathering dust, while readers buy new copies of books already waiting in someone else's home. Somewhere along the way, the simply joy of passing a story forward, knowing it will be read and loved again, got lost.
That’s what we’re changing with Paperback Passport.
We’re reimagining how books find their next reader: replacing clutter and waste with connection and flow. Our trust-based swapping system makes it effortless for stories to keep moving through readers, not marketplaces.
Because when the process feels easy, books don’t get stuck. They travel. They connect people. And they remind us that stories are meant to move.
what we’re building
Paperback Passport is built on a simple belief: when you finish a book, its story doesn’t have to stop with you. Its real value is in helping someone else read it next, making books more accessible, one swap at a time.
When you swap through Paperback Passport, you’re not trading one for one. You’re joining a chain. You send your book to a reader who wants it, and receive a book from another reader whose choice matches yours.
Over time, each book travels through multiple hands, creating a living network of stories that circulate instead of stall. Our platform manages the logistics—from matching to labels and delivery—so all you need to do is pack, post, and track your book as it finds its next reader.
It’s a simple idea made possible by trust systems and community connection.
join the movement
Be among the first readers to experience Paperback Passport. We're launching a pilot program to test hassle-free book swapping with readers like you.
Can't join the pilot? Join our waitlist for early access when we open to everyone.