SimplyRead

FAQ

SimplyRead is an online book rental portal, which provides unlimited- unconstrained- affordable- at doorstep access to books to its members, customized to their individual needs.

Our members can rent unlimited number of books and read at their own pace. We deliver books of your choice at your doorsteps and at your comfort.

We also serve our customers through our branch at Salunke Vihar Road/NIBM, Pune where you can enjoy browsing books in person.

Many of us have dreams however people are stuck in a day to day routine. It's rare to take a break and life continues to play its games. Books are good friends- who knows the next book you read might take you to the next level and help achieve your dreams.

You can become a member of SimplyRead by simply signing up on our website through a simple registration process and choosing a plan that suits your requirement.

Alternatively, you can visit our branches to sign up and become a member.

There are different plans starting Rs 300/month for 1 book plan. Click here to have a look at all plans with their One Time Registration Fee, Refundable Security Deposit and Monthly Reading Fee.

No. The registration fees is a one-time payment received from you for all future renewals.

The number of books you can take at any point of time is dependent on the plan that you sign up for.

Unlimited exchanges allowed in a month but number of books you can issue at a time is fixed as per your plan. For example if you opt for a 2 book plan, you can issue not more than two books at a time but you can exchange as many times as you want.

Yes, we provide door delivery across Pune. Pickup and drop happens simultaneously.

We offer two and four free home deliveries per month for Half Yearly and Yearly Subscription. For other plans or any additional deliveries, there is a nominal charge of Rs. 25 per delivery. Please contact us for further details.

Yes. You can opt for our "Subscription Holiday". SimplyRead allows the member to pause the membership (temporary suspension), for one or two times before expiration of membership.

During Subscription Holiday period, a member will not be able to use the library. To utilise this feature, a member is required to fill up the Subscription Holiday Form either at the branch or online. All issued books and magazines should be returned to the SimplyRead branch before the start date of Subscription Holiday. If paid in advance, the membership fees for that period would be carried forward.

Members who paid for Yearly and Half-yearly terms, will receive free Subscription Holidays for 2 times and 1 time respectively, and are required to pay Rs. 50/- each additional times thereafter. Quarterly members are required to pay Rs. 50/- each time to avail the feature.

We do not have a cap on the number of days that you can keep a book with you. You can keep a book for as long as you want. However, we request you to return the book in a reasonable amount of time since other members may also be in the waiting list.

No, you won't be charged extra for making any late payments. However, you are required to pay reading fees as per your plan for the overdue duration on the next renewal.

We accept all payment methods including debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, and so on.

Don't worry in case of an issue. Request to keep a receipt of the transaction details and validate with banks. In the meantime, do share the transaction details and we will also validate from our accounts.