Give Your Books a Second Life
A free, open platform to help pre-loved books find new readers, again and again. Track, share, and discover books in the wild.
π Currently in early development
Why Passing Reads?
Built for readers who believe books deserve to be read, not gather dust on shelves.
QR Code Tracking
Print QR labels for your books. Anyone who finds them can scan and log their journey.
Global Discovery
Track books as they travel from cafΓ© to library to park bench around the world.
Privacy First
Your data is encrypted end-to-end. You control what you share.
Eco-Friendly
Keep books in circulation instead of landfills. Sustainable reading for everyone.
How It Works
Register Your Book
Add a book you want to share. Generate a unique QR code label.
Set It Free
Leave your book in a cafΓ©, park, or little free library with the QR label attached.
Track Its Journey
As readers find and scan your book, you'll see where it travels and who's reading it.
Pass It On
Each reader can pass the book to someone new, creating an endless reading chain.
Making an Impact
Join a growing community dedicated to sustainable reading and book sharing.
Books Saved
535+
from gathering dust
Carbon Impact
Lower
than buying new
Community
Open Source
built for good