Use the search bar at the top of the BookMandee homepage or any listing page. You can search by title, author, subject, or category. Use the location filter to find sellers near you, or search nationally for the widest selection. The category pages and dedicated subject pages also help you browse by area of interest.

BookMandee carries both new* and used books. The platform's primary community is built around old books — textbooks, competitive exam guides, fiction, and children's books listed by individual sellers after they have served their first reader. New books are also listed by individual sellers, independent bookstores, and publishers.

BookMandee is a peer-to-peer platform. When you find a listing you want, you connect directly with the seller through BookMandee's chat. You agree on how to complete the exchange — local pickup, meeting in person, or a delivery arrangement between you and the seller. BookMandee does not manage shipping or delivery. For listing-specific questions, see our Buyer FAQs.

First, communicate directly with the seller through BookMandee's chat to raise the issue. If you are meeting locally, we recommend inspecting the book carefully before completing the exchange. BookMandee is a peer-to-peer platform and does not manage individual transactions — return policies are between buyer and seller. To avoid issues, read listing descriptions carefully and ask the seller any questions before agreeing. See our safety tips for more guidance.

Create a free account or log in, then click "Post Book Ad." Add the title, author, edition year, condition description, your location, and your asking price. Your listing goes live immediately and is visible to buyers searching nationally and locally. There is no listing fee and no commission deducted when a sale completes. For step-by-step guidance, see our Seller FAQs.

Yes. Listing on BookMandee is completely free for all old books sellers. The full amount you agree with the buyer is yours to keep.

The best starting point is to search BookMandee for the same title and see what other sellers are currently charging — that is the live market price. As a general benchmark: Like New condition can be priced at 55–65% of the new MRP; Good at 35–50%; Fair at 20–35%. Edition age, demand, and timing also affect the right price. Use BookMandee's Book Price Calculator for a quick estimate.

Click the Login/Register icon in the top navigation. Follow the prompts to enter your email address, create a password, complete registration, and then verify email address. One account works for buying, selling, and donating — you can manage all three from the same profile. Registration is free.

Yes. The same BookMandee account lets you browse listings as a buyer and post book-ads as a seller simultaneously. Many users sell what they finished last semester and buy what they need this semester from the same account. You can also donate books by setting the price to ₹0 — making them available at no cost to anyone who needs them.

Yes. BookMandee's Refer and Earn programme rewards you for introducing new users to the platform. Visit the Refer and Earn page for full details on how it works and what you earn for each successful referral.

Yes. BookMandee encourages buyers to leave reviews and ratings after completing a purchase. Reviews help future buyers make informed decisions and contribute to a transparent and trustworthy community. After completing a transaction, you will have the opportunity to share your experience.

Yes. Independent and self-published authors can create an author profile on BookMandee, list their titles, and connect with readers directly — without a distributor. Visit the author listing page to get started, or contact us via email if you have questions about the process.

Yes. Publishers — particularly regional language publishers, academic houses, and specialist subject publishers — can create a catalogue profile and list their full title range on BookMandee. The platform's reader community actively searches for titles that mainstream e-commerce platforms handle poorly. Visit the publisher listing page or email us at official.bookmandee@gmail.com.

Independent bookstores can list their stock on BookMandee and reach buyers across India — extending their physical reach nationally. Visit the bookshop listing page for full details and steps, or reach out via the email address given above to discuss how it works before getting started.