Books, passed hand to hand.
Borrow from neighbours with a deposit that comes back when you return it.
Swap amongst your neighbours or at the sharing hub
No real money changes hands — credits are just a running tally the site keeps, not currency. Every new member starts with 10, a book costs a few to borrow, and they come straight back to you once you return it.
HSR Reads is this collective's in-person book swap — or arrange pickup with the owner anytime.
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My shelf
Books you can borrow
Books people want
Can't find a book here? Ask for it. If you have a copy, this is what to bring on Saturday.
How it works
Books are the currency. Four simple steps.
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Join
Sign in with Google and ask to join — you're a member right away.
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Share a book
Scan its barcode, add photos and say what it's worth. With an ISBN it goes on the shelf at once.
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Borrow
Put up its credits as a deposit, then collect it at a hub or from its owner.
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Return
Give it back at the hub or to its owner. That's it.
The Three Laws of the Library
With apologies to Dr. Asimov
First Law
A reader may not harm a book or, through inaction, allow a book to come to harm.
Second Law
A reader must return the books lent to them, except where the lender has made the book a gift.
Third Law
A reader must keep the shelf growing by sharing books of their own, as long as that does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
Meet your neighbours
Where do books change hands?
Where does the the monthly amount a month go?
Only to delivery, storage, book repair and packaging. We publish a report every month, right here.
More questions? Read the FAQ.
Come read with us
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