Buy books. Sell books. Read.
Explore South Africa’s new secondhand bookshop.
Red Books is a curated online bookshop.
We buy your great books and sell them in our store.
It’s a win-win situation, really.
About us
good books
We value your literary gems. And we know that you want to buy great books. Our books are curated with readers in mind.
good prices
Books are a basic human need. They should not break the bank. We want you to be able to buy the books you want to read, at good prices. And we want you to be able to make some cash on the side.
good processes
The world is complicated enough. Buying and selling books shouldn’t add to it. We aim to make the process simple.
good people
We’re real people. This is a project we love and feel passionate about. And you’re a real person too. Lest is about people meeting with people, sharing what we love best – the written word.