Have you looked at your bookshelf lately and realized you are surrounded by stories you have already finished? Instead of letting those pages gather dust, why not turn them into your next great read? At Books Point Bookstore, we believe that reading shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg. That is why we are thrilled to introduce our premier books exchange service Kenya, designed to keep your shelf fresh and your wallet happy.
Whether you are a local resident living right here in Kiambu County or a passionate reader looking for a reliable book swap Kenya from across the country, we have built a seamless system just for you. Our “Book-for-Book + Small Fee” model ensures you can bring in a book you’ve read, pay a tiny processing fee, and walk away with a completely new adventure. It is the absolute ultimate hack for any book lover looking for cheap second-hand books Kenya.
The Books Point Exchange Fee Menu
We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all pricing model because every book has its own unique value. To keep things incredibly fair, we have structured our processing fees into clear, transparent tiers based on the genre and type of book you are trading.
Our swaps operate on a “like-for-like” basis, meaning you exchange a book within a specific tier for another one in that same tier.
- Kids Books & Standard Fiction (KSh 50): This tier is perfect for children’s storybooks, early readers, and standard pocket paperbacks like classic romance novels, casual page-turners, and older thrillers.
- Bestselling Fiction & New Releases (KSh 70): If you are trading trending fiction, highly requested titles, book-club favorites, or recent global bestsellers, this is your tier.
- Non-Fiction & Premium Hardcovers (KSh 100 – KSh 150): Reserved for high-value books that offer deep knowledge or premium formatting. This includes inspiring biographies, business strategy guides, self-help books, historical texts, and heavy hardcover editions.
Strict Exclusions Policy: What We Do Not Accept
To maintain the absolute best quality for our community, we have to be quite picky about what goes onto our shelves. We want Books Point Bookstore to be a treasure trove of amazing reads, not a dumping ground for items people are trying to throw away.
First, we have a strict condition baseline. We only accept books in good, clean, readable condition. This means no missing pages, no heavy water damage, no completely broken spines, and no excessive pen highlighting or coloring.
Second, we have a firm rule regarding academic materials. We do not accept school textbooks for exchange under any circumstances. This means we will completely decline:
- CBC (Competency Based Curriculum) materials and workbooks.
- KCSE and KCPE revision books, past papers, or school set books.
- IGCSE and Cambridge textbooks or curriculum guides.
- Generic books that are locally printed.
Our focus is strictly on leisure, lifestyle, and professional reading that appeals to general book lovers across the country.
Step-by-Step Courier Guide for Countrywide Exchanges
You don’t have to live near our physical storefront to tap into the best pre-loved books Nairobi circuit. If you are far away, you can easily use our remote exchange program. We have optimized this process using the Pickup Mtaani depot Nairobi hub to make two-way delivery as cheap as possible for you.
Here is exactly how to exchange books online with us step by step:
Step 1: Virtual WhatsApp Screening
Before you pack anything, snap clear photos of the books you wish to trade. We need to see the front cover, the spine, and an open page showing the general paper condition. Send these over to our business WhatsApp. We will review them to confirm they meet our quality guidelines and don’t include excluded textbooks.
Step 2: Live On-Demand Shelf Selection
Because pre-loved book stock moves incredibly fast, we do not list every single exchange book on our website. Once we approve your books and determine your exchange tiers, we will walk straight over to our shelves and snap a live batch photo of what is available right that second. You get to view the live options and circle the exact books you want via screenshot.
Step 3: Secure Your Selection via M-Pesa
Once you choose your books, you will pay the total Exchange Fee + KSh 100 for the return shipping via M-Pesa. Because walk-in traffic at our physical shop moves rapidly, we can only hold your live shelf selections for exactly 1 hour. Prompt payment locks your books safely into your designated holding basket.
Step 4: Ship to Gogo Mall Depot
Package your trade-in books securely in a waterproof bag. Slip a small piece of paper inside with your full name and WhatsApp number so we don’t mix up your parcel. Take the package to your local Pickup Mtaani agent and book it straight to the Gogo Mall Depot (Haile Selassie Ave, Nairobi).
Routing it directly to the central depot ensures you pay the lowest possible flat delivery rate.
Step 5: Quality Check and Final Dispatch
We make regular consolidated trips to collect our accumulated packages from the Gogo Mall depot twice a week. As soon as your box arrives at our shop and we verify that the physical condition matches your original photos, we will immediately register and dispatch your new selection from the depot straight back to your home agent!
Alternative Shipping Option: Matatu Shuttles
While we highly recommend the Pickup Mtaani system, we understand that many readers across Kenya prefer the lightning-fast speed of traditional matatu parcel services.
If you live in major towns with direct transport lines to Nairobi (such as Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, Thika, or Machakos), you can comfortably use major shuttle companies like 2NK, 4NTE, Molo Line, or Easy Coach.
The workflow remains incredibly straightforward:
- Get Photo Approval: First, share clear photos of your book bundle on our business WhatsApp for quality checks and tier placement.
- Select & Hold Your Books: We will send you live, on-demand photos of our current shelves. Circle your selections, and pay your exchange fee plus a flat KSh 200 to cover the return matatu waybill on our end.
- Send Your Package: Drop your books at your local matatu stage office, address the parcel to Books Point Bookstore (Nairobi Hub), and pay their parcel fee directly.
- Share Tracking Details: Send us a clear photo of your receipt, the driver’s phone number, and the vehicle registration details.
- Collection and Swap: We will collect your package from the Nairobi terminus, run a quick physical inspection, and immediately dispatch your brand-new book selections back to your town using the same shuttle line.
Walk-In Guidelines for Ruaka & Kiambu Locals
If you are a local resident or find yourself cruising through Kiambu County, you can completely bypass courier fees by visiting our book drop off Ruaka point in person!
We would love to welcome you to browse our physical shelves. You can find us located at the MARKAR Residence building, Ruaka, right near Landmark Plaza (the building where Equity Bank was formerly housed).
When you visit us physically, just bring your bag of clean, pre-loved books directly to the counter. Our staff will inspect them on the spot, tell you your exchange tiers, and hand you your exchange tokens.
From there, you can spend as much time as you like getting lost in our aisles, picking out your next favorite reads, and paying your small cash fee at the register.
Start Your Book Exchange Today!
Ready to refresh your bookshelf and join the biggest reading movement in Kiambu and beyond? Don’t let great books sit unread. Tap the button below to text us directly on WhatsApp! Send us photos of the pre-loved books you want to trade, and our team will instantly guide you through your live shelf selection.