Readers
Find books with fewer price barriers, discover new reads and swap titles with other people.
What it is
A living network for used books
Alternaria connects people with books sitting on their shelves to those looking for their next read. Buying, selling, swapping and donating come together in a network that brings people closer and keeps stories in circulation.
A social network for buying, selling, swapping and donating used books.
How it works
List, discover, connect, circulate.
These steps describe the network we are developing.
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List
List the books you would like to sell, swap or donate. Every title can find a new reader.
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Discover
Explore books available through the network. Find titles to buy, swap or receive as a donation.
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Connect
Talk with other readers, arrange book swaps and meet people who share your literary interests.
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Circulate
Buy, sell, swap or donate. Every book finds a new destination, and knowledge keeps circulating.
For whom
Built for the people who keep books moving.
Sellers
Put idle shelves back into circulation and recover value from unused titles.
Donors
Give books that still have a story to tell a new chapter.
Libraries
Expand collections and carry reading further into more communities.
Institutions
Schools, NGOs and collectives that want books circulating again.
More than a place to find books.
Alternaria starts with the idea that books bring people together. Alongside making it easier to buy, sell, swap and donate used books, our aim is to build a community around reading, where every book can spark new conversations and find new readers.
Impact
Circular economy + access to reading.
Circular economy
Books stay in use instead of gathering dust. Every exchange extends the object’s life and cuts waste.
Access to reading
More titles reach more people, with fewer price barriers. Knowledge in circulation stops being a privilege left on a shelf.
The network
Join the circulation.
Want to help build Alternaria? Express your interest and follow our plans to connect readers and keep books in circulation.
The “Join the network” button opens your email app so you can express interest in the project. You can also email fellowcorp@gmail.com or chat with us on WhatsApp.