African Books

Name: African Books
Rating: 2.6 (92 reviews)
Author: AfricanBooks.com

By: AfricanBooks.com

This app is the eReader companion for books purchased through AfricanBooks.com

Features & Capabilities

African Books is a dedicated eReader companion app for books purchased through AfricanBooks.com, an ebook platform that celebrates African voices globally. The store features a diverse collection of eBooks and audiobooks authored by people of African descent, heritage, and connection. Explore a variety of genres, age groups, languages, and regions, all curated to offer authentic African perspectives.

Whether you seek stories from across Africa or by African authors worldwide, African Books provides seamless access and reading experience for all your purchased titles, ensuring you stay connected to the richness of African literature wherever you go.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

1.5.3 Last updated: 2026-05-08

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Creation date:

2022-09-18

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Permissions:

android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
com.africanbooksreader.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

52.60MB

Email:

in*****@AfricanBooks.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 261,857 ▼ 1,386

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Developed by:

AfricanBooks.com

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.africanbooksreader

Email:

in*****@AfricanBooks.com

Website:

https://africanbooks.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate that the app offers African books that are otherwise tough to find and supports African authors. However, many complain about poor search functionality, mandatory and intrusive sign-ins, frequent app malfunctions after logging in, and a limited book selection which excludes many desired titles. Additionally, users dislike the purchasing requirement to read books, wishing instead for borrowing options.

Pros

Provides access to African books that are hard to find in bookstores.
Highlights African authors and stories, supporting local narratives.
Includes some comprehensive and understandable African studies content.

Cons

Difficulties with searching and finding desired books effectively.
Mandatory sign-in with phone number and email, causing user frustration.
App often doesn't work properly after sign-in, including login issues.
Limited selection of books; lacks popular or specific African titles users want.
Requires purchasing books before reading; no borrowing or free reading options.