Affordable Academic Textbooks, Anytime, Anywhere

Empowering African students with instant access to expert knowledge at a fraction of the cost.

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How It Works

Using Reeda is simple! Here’s how students can discover, access, and enjoy academic books and journals in just a few easy steps:

Sign Up & Search

Create a free account and search for your course textbooks or related materials by title, author, subject, or institution.

Buy or Borrow

Choose to buy the book or borrow it for a few days at a lower cost — pay easily using local payment options.

Read & Learn

Open your book in the app, highlight important sections, take notes, and study smarter — anytime, anywhere, even offline.

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Join 2,000+ students on our waitlist

Here’s what a few of our early waitlist sign-ups and alpha testers are saying about Reeda — and why they can’t wait to dive in!

Adaeze Erinmuo
Adaeze Erinmuo

University of Ibadan (Alpha Tester)

“I’ve tried the early version and I’m seriously impressed. The ability to borrow textbooks for a fraction of the price is going to change how we study. Reeda is long overdue!”

Kwame Adomako
Kwame Adomako

University of Ghana (Waitlist Student)

“I just joined the waitlist and can’t wait to explore books from lecturers in other countries. Finally, a platform that makes knowledge borderless and affordable for students like me.”

Zainab Abubakar
Zainab Abubakar

Ahmadu Bello University (Alpha Tester)

“Reeda feels like the library of the future. I love how easy it is to find useful textbooks and highlight notes. I’m definitely recommending this to everyone in my class.”

John Odega
John Odega

UNILAG (Waitlist Student)

“I signed up because I spend way too much on books. Reeda looks like the perfect alternative. I’m really looking forward to the official launch!”

Sheila Okello
Sheila Okello

Makerere University (Waitlist Student)

“Being able to borrow a book and study on my phone is a game-changer. No more photocopying 200 pages at the cyber café. I’m counting down to launch day.”

Tunde Azeez
Tunde Azeez

FUTA (Alpha Tester)

“I love the idea behind Reeda. It’s simple, smart, and solves a real problem. Books should be accessible, not locked in university shelves. Can’t wait to see more titles added.”

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Frequently asked questions

How is Reeda different from just Googling free PDFs?
Will I have to pay to access books on Reeda?
Is this app officially supported by universities?
Will it work on my phone?
What kinds of books or subjects will I find on Reeda?
What does “borrow” mean on a digital platform?
Is Reeda secure and legal?