Give a book. Get a book. Keep reading.
pothio is two things at once: a quiet companion for the books you read, and a free way to barter them with readers near you. Catalog your shelf, track your reading, and watch each book's journey unfold.
Bartering is free forever — you only pay optional postage.
Our community so far
2
Books exchanged
₹500
Money saved
0.0
Trees saved
2 kg
CO₂ avoided
Money, trees, and CO₂ figures are estimates based on average reuse impact.
How it works
1
List 5 books
Scan or search your shelf to build your library in minutes.
2
Earn Karma
Unlock a +2 Karma welcome bonus once you've listed five books.
3
Swap freely
Request books you want. Bartering is free — Karma keeps it fair.
Your next read is on someone's shelf
Join readers across India trading the books they love — no money, just Karma.
Start your library