Six Reasons To Buy Used Books Online From Readmatter

"ReadMatter is like the Woolworths of used bookshops. The quality of their books is on another level" - Kay-Leigh Ferguson

100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

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READ. RETURN. REPEAT

Return your books to us in the same condition and we will give you up to 40% back in store credit

GET FREE DELIVERY

Spend more on books and less on shipping. We are the only used bookshop to offer free and subsidised shipping.

DAILY DESPATCH

We desptach all orders within 2 working days, unless otherwise specified.

SUPPORT 24/6

We're here to help Sunday to Friday. Our customer service team is always happy to hear from you!

BEST BOOKSHOP 2024 FINALISTS

We are proud Finalists for Best Bookshop in the 2024 702 Gautengs Greatest Awards

Our Bookmobile

We come to you. Why not book a visit?

On The Road With Our Mobile Bookshop

Fostering the Love of Reading and Protecting the Environment One Used Book at a Time! Did you know that manufacturing a single book consumes about 12 to 24 trees? By buying used, our customers are making a significant eco-conscious choice.

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We Come To You

If you're in the Johannesburg area or nearby, we can come to your neighborhood. Suggest your location, and if there's sufficient interest, we'll make a visit one Sunday. Our bookmobile holds 600 cherry-picked books, and you can even let us know which authors or titles you'd like us to bring along.

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Reader's Voices: Discover User-Submitted Book Reviews on Our Blog

Delve into the diverse opinions and unique insights of our reading community. Here, you’ll find honest and thoughtful book reviews submitted by fellow book enthusiasts, offering a treasure trove of perspectives to help guide your next read. Whether you're looking for hidden gems or popular bestsellers, our user-contributed reviews provide invaluable feedback to enhance your reading experience.
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