Worldwide Book Drive is dedicated to building the largest and most accessible catalog of free books—in the world. 

How did we get started?

In 2005, two college graduates from Brigham Young University (John and Dave) discovered significant inefficiencies in the collection and distribution of secondhand books.  Recognizing the immense benefit of improving the system, John and Dave began building the foundations for what they believed could be the largest and most accessible database of free books in the world—The Worldwide Book Drive (WBD).

Okay, sooo…?

Unused books destroy the environment and are a failed opportunity to promote literacy.  Every year, the extra work and expense of processing and distributing used books drives millions of pounds of used books to landfills or corrosive storage units.  In these places, the books become a detriment to the environment, and moreover, do not help promote literacy.

By efficiently streamlining the process of collecting, sorting, storing and distributing these books, WBD has developed a sustainable system for collecting, reselling and donating needed books to qualified organizations.  WBD has the infrastructure and the model to support the largest database and resource of free books--in the world.

WBD is already making a difference

In the short time that WBD has been running, WBD has salvaged tens of thousands of pounds of books from going unused or being dumped into landfills.  Instead, these books have been recycled or redistributed and are being placed in the hands of individuals, students and facilities so that the books' designed educational value will continue to be appreciated for years to come.  By placing secondhand books in the hands of dedicated readers, WBD and proactive communities are revolutionizing the used-book industry.

So come and be part of the Worldwide Book Drive Revolution—GIVE or GET books now!