Booknerds
Connecting Book Lovers Through Community & Technology. From a passion project to a global company empowering reading.
Our Vision
We believe that empowering the mind with new ideas, stories and books is the way to a better society. We are using the power of community and technology to transform how readers consume books.
Our Work Culture
We believe in an open work culture without hierarchies, which gives space for innovation, independent thinking and freedom of expression.
Featured In & Collaborations
Impact Beyond Business
Largest Book Donation Drive
Uttarakhand’s largest book donation drive at Pacific Mall Dehradun organised by Ministry of Education Uttarakhand
Education & Outreach
Book Events and Workshops in several schools and colleges to promote reading
Why We Exist and Where We're Heading
Dear Readers, Authors, and Publishing Partners,
When we started Booknerds in 2015, we were two people who'd fallen in love with books and couldn't shake the feeling that something was broken in the industry we adored.
Readers were drowning in soulless recommendations. Authors were exhausting themselves trying to be heard. Publishers were clinging to outdated models. And the community, the beating heart that makes reading transformative, was fractured across a thousand disconnected spaces.
So we did what felt natural: we started building bridges.
Over the past decade, we've hosted over 150 offline book events, recorded over 300 podcast episodes, and worked with more than 500 authors. We've built a network of creators who genuinely care about books, not metrics. And somewhere along the way, we realized something: when you put authors and readers at the center, when you build with intention, magic happens. Real community forms. Trust deepens. Stories travel from one heart to another.
But the industry is changing at breakneck speed. BookTok and Bookstagram have proven that authentic voices matter more than marketing budgets. Authors are tired of being invisible. Readers are exhausted by algorithms that treat books like second-grade citizens. And in the middle of this chaos, there's an opportunity that makes our hearts race.
That's why we've reimagined everything.
Our revamped website (launching Christmas 2025) showcases the four pillars we've built: our Author Agency, our Creator Network, our Podcast, and the thing we're most excited about—our app.
We've been quietly building something for months that we believe will fundamentally shift how readers discover books and how authors connect with their people. In 2026, we're launching the app codenamed 'Maverick' (yes, we love Top Gun that much), and we genuinely believe it's going to feel like coming home to a place you didn't know you'd been searching for.
Rohan & Neha Raj
Co-founders, Booknerds
Our Journey
From a passion project to a global book marketing ecosystem
2015
2015
The Beginning
Left the corporate world to chase a passion for books. Co-founded Booknerds with Rohan Raj as a literary startup to connect readers and authors
2016
2016
Building the Foundation
Established our core mission and began building relationships with authors and book lovers
2017
2017
Community Growth
Expanded our community and started connecting authors with readers through innovative platforms
2018
2018
First Services
Launched initial book marketing services and began helping authors build their brands
2019
2019
Expanding Reach
Grew our network and started working with authors from multiple countries
2020
2020
The Passion Project
Evolved into a comprehensive platform to connect book lovers and authors worldwide
2021
2021
First Podcast
Launched our first book-focused podcast episode
2022
2022
Agency Launch
Formally launched our author marketing agency
2023
2023
Global Expansion
Expanded services to 6 countries worldwide
2024
2024
App Development
Launched Booknerds mobile app for community building
2025
2025
Future Vision
Scaling our impact with AI-driven marketing tools and expanding our global footprint.
What Our Alumni Says
Feedback from our team members over the years
"I learned how to generate proper content for social media promotion. Everyone at Booknerds was incredibly friendly and helpful. I was amazed at the teamwork, efforts, and time put into creating content and book discussions."
Jahnavi Bandaru
"It has been an amazingly refreshing experience to reconnect with reading and critiquing books. The feedback I received was really valuable in increasing the quality of my work and the general development of my skills."
Aanchal Chauhan
"The internship pushed me out of my comfort zone. Being camera-shy, making videos was equal parts fun and stressful. It was a collaborative team effort where I learned to assess stories from different perspectives."
Maahi Sharma
"I learned about the proper research process for reaching out to authors and the details needed before finalizing services. With time, I mastered the proper way to approach and communicate with them."
Isha Karmakar
"The job pushed me to explore my creative side through Reels and blogs. I improved my communication skills, became less camera conscious, and received insightful remarks from authors and mentors."
Jaanvi Harnal
"I honed my skills in reading faster and developed the habit of reading critically. Getting comfortable in front of the camera was one of the highlights of the internship along with working with the team."
Devanshu Panwar
"A very prolific experience that gave me vivid exposure to literary influences. The employers provide equal opportunity for growth and space for exercising one’s creativity and diligence."
Saad Ahmad Siddiqui
"I have transformed both as a writer and a reader. This internship opened many doors for me, from review writing to crafting unboxing videos and interacting with experienced personalities."
Roopashi Semalty
"My experience has been educational, adventurous, and exhilarating. I learned to make videos, write blogs, and many more skills. I am grateful for the experience and guidance from Rohan and Neha Raj."
Priya Thapliyal
"I gained a new perspective on reading to connect with others. The dynamic team headed by Rohan and Neha share genuine connections with the whole team, an aspect that's always going to stay with me."
Jashn Jain
Let's create something kicka**
together.
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