Frequently Asked Questions

A children's book rental membership for ages 0 to 12. We choose a box of books matched to your child's age, interests and reading level, deliver it free, and pick it up when they're done.

How does it work?

Tell us about your child, and we curate their first box — books chosen for their age, interests and reading level, not picked at random. Keep the box for 30 days, then we pick it up for free and send the next one. Feedback after each box shapes the one after it.

How many books do I get, and what does it cost?

Explorer sends 4 books a box, Confident Reader 6, and Big Reader 8 — all billed once per 3- or 6-month cycle. If you'd rather try us out first, Starter is a one-time trial box of 4 books for one month. Current pricing is shown on our homepage.

Is delivery and pickup really free?

Yes, always, on every plan — no delivery fee, no pickup fee, and no security deposit. Delivery takes 4 to 5 days across India.

How long can I keep a box?

Each box is yours for 30 days from the day it's delivered. You'll get a message around 30 days after you joined letting you know pickup is coming up soon, and the pickup details reach you once it's booked — nothing for you to schedule.

Can I delay a delivery, or skip a box for a month?

Of course. Going on a trip, your child's got a stack of unread books already, exams or a busy patch at school, a festival month — whatever it is, just message us on WhatsApp or email and we'll work with you. We can push your next delivery back by a few days, or skip a box for a month and add those books into your following one instead, so nothing you've paid for goes to waste. There's no self-serve button for this on purpose — a real person looks at your account and sorts it out with you directly.

What happens if a book is lost or damaged?

Normal wear and tear from reading is completely fine and never charged. If a book is lost or damaged beyond repair, we charge a flat ₹150 per book — and we always speak with you first; it's never deducted automatically.

Can I cancel my membership?

Yes — you can cancel anytime from My Account, no need to contact anyone. Cancelling stops your auto-payment right away, so you won't be charged again. Any box that's already part of your paid period still ships to you as scheduled — we don't refund the unused portion, but nothing you've paid for is lost. You'll get an email confirming the cancellation. If there's anything specific you need help with, our customer service team is always happy to hear from you.

Can I gift a RentToRead membership?

Yes — pay once and we email you a code and a link right away, which you pass on however you like. No account is needed to buy a gift, and the person you're gifting to doesn't need one either until they claim it. All four plans are giftable, the code is valid for 180 days, and it never renews on its own.

How do I reach you?

Message us on WhatsApp at +91 98701 36202, email contact@renttoread.com, or use our Contact page. We reply within a few hours, 10am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday.