Book Boxes maps public book-sharing boxes across the world. Find the nearest one in seconds, explore the map, and help grow the community.
EXPLORE
- Over 98,000 book boxes on an interactive map
- Filter by radius: 5, 10 or 30 km around you
- Each green dot is a box with a published photo
- GPS coordinates and direct open in Maps
CONTRIBUTE
- Photograph a box and submit your photo
- Report a new book box in your area
- Request the removal of a box that has disappeared
- Every contribution is reviewed before publication
DISCOVER
- List view sorted by distance
- Detailed view: address, community photos, coordinates
- Turn-by-turn navigation via Maps
- Your submission history with real-time status updates
Free. No ads. No account required.
The app grows thanks to readers who contribute — like you.
The world reads. Everywhere.
What's new (v1.2.0)
This version puts the community at the heart of the app!
NEW
• Box reviews: rate the condition (good / fair / poor), estimate the book count and leave a comment. Your feedback helps other users pick the best boxes to visit.
• Smarter map: each box now shows the color of its latest approved review (green, orange or red) directly on the map. See at a glance which boxes are in good shape.
• Redesigned "My submissions": a single screen now gathers your submitted photos, your new box submissions and your reviews. Track the status of every contribution (pending, approved, rejected).
• Proximity-based reviewing: to keep reviews honest, you must be within 100 m of a box to rate it. The distance is shown live in the form.
IMPROVEMENTS
• "With photo" filter now reliable: legacy data inconsistencies have been fixed — the filter now only shows boxes that actually have a photo.
• More reliable moderation notifications, whether you're on TestFlight or the App Store.
• Faster app launch.
Thanks to the whole community contributing to a richer map of book boxes!