Used books,
found locally

Buy and sell across South Africa.

Bookle brings South African readers together with thousands of secondhand books from local sellers — from everyday favourites to rare and out-of-print gems.

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Junior bookworms

Find your next great read

Thousands of secondhand books from South African sellers — ready to buy.

Customer testimonials

Great service, books were in excellent condition and the parcel was well-packed. Thank you, Mel.

This system works perfectly and I haven’t received a book in less of a condition that it was advertised – I have found some amazing rare books on here! Tina ✅ Verified Purchase @ ElevenOclockBooks

Wilma le Grange

@ Mel's Book Shack

The whole process, from start to finish, was seamless — an absolute pleasure! I will be making use of Bookle again.

I recently purchased a book from Bookle and the whole process, from start to finish, was seamless – an absolute pleasure! I will be making use of Bookle again in the future. Thank you Bookle Team! Boyds ✅ Verified Purchase @ JaRic's Second Chapter

Boyd

@ JaRic's Second Chapter

Great communication, the book is as good as new and paid next to nothing for it, quick delivery too.

Great communication, the book is as good as new and paid next to nothing for it, quick delivery too. I am usually sceptical of platforms that I have never used but I was impressed. Verna May ✅ Verified Purchase @ The Study Corner

Verna May

@ The Study Corner

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