In the bustling city of Kolkata, a unique initiative is transforming the way people access and engage with books. MyPustak.com, founded by Mukul Agarwal, a marine engineer turned entrepreneur, is not just an online bookstore; it's a vibrant community hub that's making reading affordable and accessible to all. Inspired by the iconic College Street in Kolkata, known for its dense concentration of bookstores, MyPustak.com collects donated books from across India, refurbishes them, and offers them online at significantly lower prices.

MyPustak.com's mission is simple: to bridge the gap between those who have books and those who need them. The platform operates as a socially responsible online bookstore, providing quality pre-owned books for free to readers throughout India, with only delivery charges applicable. This approach addresses the challenge faced by many readers, especially those in smaller towns, who lack adequate resources to complete their education due to the high cost of books. MyPustak ties up with publishers to sell new books and has launched the 'Stockmate' app to help with supplier onboarding. They aim to increase their partnerships with publishers and distributors from 50 to over 500 in the coming year.

The organization welcomes book donations of every genre, including educational books, novels, children's books, and self-help books. Donors are expected to ensure the quality of books. The books then go through a quality control team that checks every book thrice. Before shipping, the books are re-verified. MyPustak employs technology and an India-wide logistics network to connect donors with readers, ensuring books reach every corner of the country, from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to remote villages in Jammu and Kashmir.

MyPustak.com believes that knowledge should be shared, not saved. The platform is committed to maintaining transparency for donors and ensuring 100% quality assurance for readers. The organization's efforts have not gone unnoticed; Mypustak.com has a rating of 4.5 for its collection and services. User reviews praise the platform's smooth services, polite staff, and the flexibility it offers. One user highlighted the ability to donate unusable books, which can then be put to better use by someone else.

MyPustak has a mobile app that provides access to the latest offers and a seamless shopping experience. MyPustak delivers books to 100% pin codes in India.

MyPustak.com is more than just a business; it's a movement that's fostering a love of reading and promoting education for all. By turning donated books into affordable reads, the organization is building a vibrant reader community and empowering individuals to pursue their dreams through the power of knowledge.