Many families in Riyadh cannot afford to buy books — whether curriculum textbooks, children storybooks, or novels. Kitaaby giveaway store is designed for them. Books are completely free; the recipient pays only the delivery fee.
How the Giveaway Store Works
- Donation: A family donates books they no longer need through a free home pickup.
- Inspection: Kitaaby warehouse staff inspect each book for condition.
- Grading: Books are graded: Like New, Good, or Acceptable.
- Listing: Most donated books are listed in the giveaway store — completely free.
- Ordering: A customer browses the store, adds free books to their cart, and checks out.
- Delivery: The customer pays only the delivery fee. The book itself is free.
Who Benefits?
- Low-income families who want their children to read but cannot afford new books
- Students who need textbooks but cannot buy them new
- Children building their first home library
- Adults who want to read but find book prices prohibitive
What Can You Donate?
- Textbooks (all curricula: British, American, IB, Indian, Saudi)
- Children books (picture books, early readers, chapter books)
- Novels and literature (Arabic and English)
- Reference books and encyclopedias
- Religious books and Islamic studies texts
- Non-fiction: history, science, biography, self-help
The Dignity Principle
Free books through Kitaaby are not charity with a stigma. They are a community sharing knowledge. The platform works the same way whether books are free or priced — you browse, order, and receive delivery. There is no application process, no income verification, no judgment. If you need a book and it is available as a giveaway, it is yours.
How to Get Free Books
- Visit the Kitaaby store
- Browse the giveaway section
- Add books to your cart
- Checkout — pay only the delivery fee
- Books arrive at your door in Riyadh
How to Donate Books
If you can afford to give, your donated books will reach families who need them:
- Request a free home pickup
- We collect your books at no cost
- We inspect and list them — most as giveaways
- A family in Riyadh receives your books
Every book you donate is a book a family could not otherwise afford. Donate today.
