Community-Driven Online Second-Hand Book Store
Explore the literary realm with Bakgat Books, your premier online second-hand bookstore in South Africa. Here, individuals can effortlessly list, sell and buy books, granting these literary treasures an extended lifespan and the opportunity to embark on new journeys. Join us in fostering a vibrant community of book enthusiasts and bibliophiles.
How does Bakgat Book work?
Elevate your literary experience with Bakgat Books—an innovative platform empowering you to curate your own bookstore.
Discover the ultimate online book haven at Bakgat Books, where you can not only create your own bookstore but also explore a treasure trove of competitively priced second-hand books. Our platform seamlessly integrates an escrow payment system through TradeSafe and offers courier prices from PUDO, ensuring a secure and convenient selling experience. Buyers can even curate book bundles, with the platform automatically assigning a hassle-free courier price to the order. Join Bakgat Books to buy and sell second-hand books with ease, creating a vibrant literary community.
Further information about the website can be found on our FAQ page.
Your online second-hand bookstore
Welcome to Bakgat Books, your premier online second-hand bookstore in South Africa! We are delighted to serve as your gateway to building a vast repository of knowledge in one accessible platform. Our community-centric store provides a dynamic space for individuals to list, sell, and purchase books spanning diverse genres, from compelling fiction to enlightening non-fiction.
Our primary commitment is to make reading both affordable and accessible for everyone. Explore our extensive collection and discover some of the best deals in the market. Opting for second-hand books not only saves you money but also contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing waste.
At Bakgat Books, we firmly believe that knowledge empowers. Our mission is to cultivate a culture of reading and learning throughout South Africa. Don’t miss out—explore our collection today and embark on your enriching reading journey!
What Our Customers Have to Say About Bakgat Books:
Our Latest Fiction Books
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Degree of Guilt – Richard North Patterson
R160.00 Add to basket -
The Alibi Man – Tami Hoag
R140.00 Add to basket -
Mitla Pass – Leon Uris
R65.00 Add to basket -
I’ll Take Manhattan – Judith Krantz
R65.00 Add to basket -
Faces in the Crowd, Valeria Luiselli
R120.00 Add to basket -
The Ambler Warning, Robert Ludlum
R120.00 Add to basket -
The Road to Omaha, Robert Ludlum
R120.00 Add to basket -
The Apocalypse Watch, Robert Ludlum
R110.00 Add to basket -
A Good Day to Die — Amen Alonge
R58.00 Add to basket -
The After Dinner Game: Three Plays for Television – Malcolm Bradbury
R30.00 Add to basket
Our Latest Non-Fiction Books
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Machu Picchu – The City in the Clouds
R60.00 Add to basket -
Indian Cooking – Lalita Ahmed
R100.00 Add to basket -
Southern Africa: Land of Beauty and Splendour – T.V. Bulpin
R48.00 Add to basket -
The Plot Thickens: 8 Ways to Bring Fiction to Life, Noah T. Lukeman
R90.00 Add to basket -
Voluit Menswees – Riekert Botha
R85.00 Add to basket -
How Mumbo-Jumbo Conquered the World: A Short History of Modern Delusions – Francis Wheen
R48.00 Add to basket -
Moonshine, monster catfish, and other southern comforts – Burkhard Bilger
R45.00 Add to basket -
Tri the Beloved Country: Running, Mountain Biking and Kayaking the Borders of South Africa – Kim Van Kets
R55.00 Add to basket -
Wild Flowers of the Cape of Good Hope – Elsie Garrett Rice, Robert Harold Compton
R189.00 Add to basket -
Witch: a Magickal Journey: A Hip Guide to Modern Witchcraft – Fiona Horne
R68.00 Add to basket
Our Latest Children Books
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Jona en die groot vis
R50.00 Add to basket -
Hulle dien God: Kinderbybel met Bybelstories oor verskeie karakters
R25.00 Add to basket -
Treasure Island – Robert Louis Stevenson
R50.00 Add to basket -
The Complete Adventures of Charlie and Mr Willy Wonka – Roald Dahl
R45.00 Add to basket -
Thomas@Moord.net
R60.00 Add to basket -
Thomas@sms.net
R60.00 Add to basket -
Thomas @ Skerpioen.net
R60.00 Add to basket -
Sterretjiekind Naledi en ons eerste stories – Lizette Rabe
R25.00 Add to basket -
Charlie En Die Groot Glashyser — Roald Dahl
R60.00 Add to basket
Our Latest Lifestyle Books
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Indian Cooking – Lalita Ahmed
R100.00 Add to basket -
Somerkos in Provence – Marita van der Vyver
R229.00 Add to basket -
Die 100 Beste Pasta-Souse – Diane Seed
R150.00 Add to basket -
Preventions Meals that Heal Cookbook
R70.00 Add to basket -
The Real Meal Revolution Changing the World. One Meal at a Time
R125.00 Add to basket -
Starters and Soups
R50.00 Add to basket -
New Asian The food of Thailand-Vietnam-China-Japan
R60.00 Add to basket -
John Platter’s South African Wines 1999
R45.00 Add to basket -
The Return Of The Naked Chef – Jamie Oliver
R59.00 Add to basket -
Potjiekos Favourites – Sannie Smit
R30.00 Add to basket
Sale!
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The Scarlet Thread – Francine Rivers
Original price was: R70.00.R50.00Current price is: R50.00. Add to basket -
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Runner’s World, The Runner’s Diet – Madelyn H.Fernstrom, PhD, CNS
Original price was: R325.00.R300.00Current price is: R300.00. Add to basket -
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Tales from Southern Africa – translated and retold by A.C. Jordan
Original price was: R200.00.R185.00Current price is: R185.00. Add to basket -
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Legendary Africa in pictures and prose – Sue Fox, Mohamed Amin & Musad Quraishy
Original price was: R300.00.R265.00Current price is: R265.00. Add to basket -
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Working with Dragons, A Course in Dragonology – Ernest Drake
Original price was: R450.00.R425.00Current price is: R425.00. Add to basket -
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Masterworks of Claude Monet – Classic Print Portfolio – Studio Designs
Original price was: R250.00.R225.00Current price is: R225.00. Add to basket -
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Decorative and Fine Arts Auction Catalogue SA0605 – Stephan Welz & Co.
Original price was: R300.00.R255.00Current price is: R255.00. Add to basket -
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ALL NETWORK DEVICES, FUNCTION, ADVANTAGE & DISADVANTAGE
Original price was: R184.35.R170.00Current price is: R170.00. Add to basket -
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South Africa in Two World Wars: A Newspaper History of South Africa – Vic Alhadeff
Original price was: R450.00.R350.00Current price is: R350.00. Add to basket