Giving the gift of literacy, knowledge, and wisdom.
Together, we can make things possible.
Books for Humanity – Global is on a mission to bring books, reading, and literacy closer to everyone. We connect content creators and readers from all walks of life.
Join us in our journey.
Helpful Shortcuts
7.8 billion
World population*
773 million
Illiterate adults*
129 million
Book titles in the world*
*Data as of 2019
Looking for free or affordable books?
We are continuously searching for old, new, free, or affordable books available across the globe and help bring them to readers and learners. Search our database for offers. If you cannot find what you need, you can fill in our Book Wish List form to express your interest to accept book offers.
Do you have free, used or discounted books?
We are making it easy for you to bring your books and content to those who would benefit from them the most. Search our database for book wish lists. Better yet, you can fill in our Book Offer form to present what you can offer to others in our community of readers.
Hear more from our community.
Alisse Lee Goldenberg on Storytelling, Legacy, and the Journey Behind Her Latest Novel
Can a fictional family tree outgrow the notebook that created it? Discover how one author’s imagined world evolved across years by reading this insightful interview and following the complete conversation.
Keep reading
Book Review: KOSTYA by Scott Zimmerman
Can a rusty nail hidden beneath the ground reveal more about human character than a treasure chest? Scott Zimmerman’s KOSTYA explores a question like this. Read the full review to…
Keep reading
Lessons from Timeless Books: Empathy, Trust, and Moral Action
Can a simple story, a leadership book, or a hard-earned lesson quietly reshape how someone leads and treats others? This roundup explores those moments—read on to discover how.
Keep reading
Ways to Use Books and Learning Initiatives in the New Year to Drive Meaningful Change in Underserved Communities Worldwide
What if finishing a book mattered less than what you did with one page of it? This roundup explores how learning turns into real-world change—if you know what to pair…
Keep reading
How Christmas Stories Build Empathy
Why do stories told at Christmas linger longer in our hearts—and quietly change how we treat others afterward? Read on to explore how storytelling shapes empathy, generosity, and global understanding.
Keep reading
Book Review: Gray Wrath by Terrence Poppa
Gray Wrath is a stark reminder that even in the face of extinction, the bonds of survival, redemption, and unity can bend but never break. Poppa paints a universe where,…
Keep readingSomething went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
“So many things are possible just as long as you don’t know they’re impossible.”
Norton Juster
Copyright © 2021-2026 Books for Humanity: Empowering a World of Readers, One Book at a Time. All Rights Reserved.
Books for Humanity Global 
You must be logged in to post a comment.