Ethiopia's premier marketplace for buying and selling used books. Connecting book lovers across the nation since 2025.
Waka Books was born from a simple idea: make quality books accessible to everyone in Ethiopia. We noticed that many valuable books were sitting unused on shelves while others were desperately searching for them.
Our platform connects book owners with book seekers, creating a sustainable ecosystem where knowledge can flow freely. Whether you're a student looking for textbooks, a professional seeking rare editions, or simply a book lover, Waka Books is your destination.
We believe that books should never gather dust. Every book has the potential to change a life, and we're here to make sure it finds the right reader.
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To make quality books accessible and affordable to every Ethiopian, while promoting sustainable reading habits and building a community of book lovers.
Making books affordable and accessible to all Ethiopians, regardless of location or budget.
Promoting the reuse of books to reduce waste and environmental impact.
Building a vibrant community of book lovers who share knowledge and passion.
The principles that guide everything we do
Building a safe and secure platform for all users
Honest and transparent in all our dealings
Continuously improving to serve you better
Driven by our love for books and reading
Understanding why book reuse and sharing matter for our planet
The global paper industry accounts for 33% to 40% of all industrial wood traded worldwide and about 13% to 15% of total wood consumed globally.
The U.S. book and newspaper industries combined require the harvest of approximately 125 million trees each year. Globally, the book industry uses hundreds of millions of trees annually.
The U.S. book and newspaper industries emit over 40 million metric tons of CO2 annually. A single printed book can have a carbon footprint of 2.7 to 7.5 kg of CO2.
By promoting the reuse and sharing of books through our platform, we help reduce the demand for new book production, which directly translates to:
