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Czech Secondhand Bookstore Knihobot Expands Across EuropeCEFR A2

19 Oct 2025

Adapted from Filip Noubel, Global Voices CC BY 3.0

Photo by Anni Karppinen, Unsplash

AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.

Knihobot is a popular secondhand bookstore in the Czech Republic. Many Czechs read between five to ten books each year. Knihobot helps people sell their old books easily. They pick up books from customers for free and sell them online.

With technology, Knihobot can quickly process up to 30,000 books each day. It became successful by focusing on customer service and fast delivery.

Difficult words

  • bookA written work with pages to read.
    books
  • sellTo give something in exchange for money.
  • easyNot difficult; simple to do.
    easily
  • customerA person who buys goods or services.
    customers
  • successfulHaving achieved a desired outcome or goal.

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Discussion questions

  • Why do you think secondhand bookstores are popular?
  • How can technology help businesses like Knihobot?
  • What are the benefits of buying secondhand books?

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