How does Bookbar works?
An international catalogue, one book at a time.
BookBar is an online bookshop specialising in original-language books, with an international catalogue of over 4 million titles.
Looking for a novel, a classic, a book for study or a specialist edition?
Explore the catalogue, find the title you are looking for and order it online.
The book is printed on demand after you place your order and shipped directly to you.
An international catalogue to explore.
BookBar gives you access to millions of original-language titles, published by publishers from around the world. You can find:
- fiction and non-fiction;
- classic and contemporary titles;
- academic and specialist books;
- language-learning and study materials;
- niche and hard-to-find titles.
Most of the catalogue is in English, but you can also find titles in Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Turkish and many other languages.
Use the search bar and available filters to explore the catalogue and find the book you are looking for more easily.
Explore the catalogueThe book you are looking for, when you need it.
BookBar is based on a print on demand service:
the book is printed after your order is confirmed, without the need to keep large quantities of pre-printed copies in stock.
This model makes it possible to keep lower-demand titles available, expanding choice while reducing unnecessary production.
You find a title. You order it. We print it for you.
How your order works
Getting started with BookBar is simple.
- Find your book
Explore the BookBar catalogue using the search bar and available filters. - Choose your title
Check the available book information, review the edition details and add it to your shopping cart. - Complete your order
Enter the required information, choose your shipping method and complete your payment. - We print your book
Once your order is confirmed, the book is printed on demand.
Production takes 5 business days. - We ship your order
Once production is complete, your book is handed over to the selected shipping service.
Delivery times are added to the 5 business days required for production.
See shipping and delivery times
BookBar for private customers and bookshops
BookBar is designed for readers looking for original-language books and for bookshops that want to expand their catalogue.
For Private Customers
You can shop online as a registered customer or place an order without creating an account.
Looking for a hard-to-find title? Want to read a book in its original language? Need an academic or specialist edition?
BookBar lets you explore an international catalogue and order the title you are looking for, printed on demand.
For Bookshops
BookBar gives bookshops access to an extensive international catalogue without the need to keep large quantities of titles in stock.
Expand your bookshop's offering with original-language books, academic and specialist titles, fiction, classics and niche publications, helping you meet more of your customers' requests.
Partner bookshops can also benefit from dedicated commercial terms, defined according to the type of business and subject to a specific commercial agreement.
