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BonoBooks

Peer-to-peer textbook renting

19 ratings
7 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 20, 2021
  • January 4, 2023

Developer

UGS Rentals LLC
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About

This app connects college students to rent and lend textbooks peer-to-peer. It offers a secure platform for setting rental terms, managing exchanges, and receiving payouts, aiming to enhance the college experience by making textbooks more accessible and affordable.

✓Upload classes and major for tailored book recommendations
✓Secure lending with market value protection for damaged/unreturned books
✓Fast posting and payout system for lenders
✓Built-in messaging for rental arrangements
✓Flexible deadlines and extension requests
✓Safe and welcoming environment maintained by a diligent team
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What's New in BonoBooks

1.3.3

January 4, 2023

Bug fixes • Fixed problems with editing the price of a book • “In Rental” icon now displays while viewing a book • Consistent viewing of other profile pages with books in rental • Better handling of overflow on long names in chat rooms • Deleting a book from the chatroom returns back to message lobby instead of chat room • Messages and notifications no longer get duplicated • Notifications will not be received after signing out • Fixed problems with using the book share feature UI Changes • Rentals are now in Manage Rentals alone, removed confusion from Profile page • Text inputs are now specialized to match the assigned use. Usability • Meetup Request feature in chat rooms • Profile settings now has a completion progress indicator • Prompt for an exchange starting from message lobby • Promotional content is easier than ever to access • Option to view password while signing in

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User reviews

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More than worth it.

Definitely a more affordable option if your a broke college student who prefers reading over paper than paying a hefty subscription to read on a screen. Service was efficient, and flexible with any schedule. I was surprised that basically none of my fellow classmates knew about it. The app was certainly more than worth it.
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Glitch-/+Glitch-/+

helpful app

The software is very smooth to use, and the overall idea of borrowing books is also great. Definitely recommend！
Gaint MolluskGaint Mollusk

Great Improvement and Convenient

The app has greatly improved and is very easy to use even a child can use this app. This app creates college textbooks affordable to those that can’t otherwise afford the textbooks as they are often too expensive at the school store. Keep up the great work!
GdhenneGdhenne

Nice and Useful App!

Application has a really nice interface to use and it’s nice that you can use this for renting books when classes only occasionally go off of the textbooks they recommend.
Kris 45610Kris 45610

Really easy to use

Easy and simple to use, better than spending hundreds on txtbooks
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FAQ

What is BonoBooks?

BonoBooks is a peer-to-peer textbook rental and lending platform designed for college students. It allows users to easily rent books from fellow students or list their own books for rent, aiming to make textbooks more affordable.

Who can use BonoBooks?

Currently, BonoBooks is exclusively available to University of Washington students. The developers are planning to expand to other universities in the future.

How does BonoBooks protect lenders if a book is damaged or not returned?

BonoBooks offers a secure process where lenders are compensated with the market value of the book if it is damaged or not returned by the renter.

How do users arrange book exchanges with BonoBooks?

The app features a built-in messaging system that allows users to communicate, set up meeting times and locations, and manage the rental process directly within the platform.

What payment methods are supported by BonoBooks?

The platform facilitates secure and cashless payments between users once a rental agreement is finalized and the exchange is initiated.

How does BonoBooks ensure a safe user environment?

A diligent team actively works to maintain the app as a safe and welcoming environment for all users, ensuring a positive experience for both renters and lenders.

What is the rating and age appropriateness of BonoBooks?

BonoBooks has a high rating of 4.5 stars from 19 ratings. It is rated for users aged 17 and older, reflecting its target audience of college students.

When was BonoBooks last updated and is it reliable?

The app was last updated on January 4, 2023, with version 1.3.3. This indicates ongoing development and maintenance to ensure a reliable user experience.