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A new chapter begins with a great book.

Find the book you did not know you were looking for.

Books that turn curiosity into a reading habit.

A shelf for every kind of reader.

Read for the person you are becoming.

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There’s always another book to love.

More of what you like.

Browse the shelves your way.

Start small. Pick the books. Resell your way.

A reading culture starts with access to the right books.

Books for schools, libraries, organisations and communities.

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Visit BooksFirst in Kampala

What readers say about BooksFirst.

A new chapter begins with a great book.

Find the book you did not know you were looking for.

There’s always another book to love.

More of what you like.

Browse the shelves your way.

More books for the budget.

Start small. Pick the books. Resell your way.

A reading culture starts with access to the right books.

Books for schools, libraries, organisations and communities.

#AfricaLovestoRead

Visit BooksFirst in Kampala

What readers say about BooksFirst.