Book Rental Business

Book Rental Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

Looking to turn the page on a new business opportunity? Consider starting a book rental business. In simple terms, you’ll be providing people with an affordable way to read the latest and greatest novels, textbooks, or niche publications without having to buy them.

To get started, you’ll need a collection of popular titles and a user-friendly platform for customers to browse and reserve books. Efficient inventory management is essential—you’ll regularly handle book returns, quality checks, and new acquisitions. While it requires some upfront investment and organizational skills, a book rental service can cater to avid readers, students, and casual book lovers alike.

Create a cozy community around your service by engaging with your clients—think book clubs, reading challenges, and personalized recommendations. If you’re passionate about books, this business could be your story’s most compelling chapter.

In this list, you'll find real-world book rental business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a book rental business that makes money.

1. OrderOfBooks.com ($600K/year)

Graeme McGaw came up with the idea for OrderOfBooks.com after realizing the need for a resource that provided book readers with the order of books in a series. With his passion for books and his expertise from the gambling industry, he launched the website, which now makes six figures per year and serves as a valuable resource for readers worldwide.

How much money it makes: $600K/year
How much did it cost to start: $200K
How many people on the team: 8

How I Started A Six-Figure Niche Book Blog

OrderOfBooks.com is a website that lists books in both publication and chronological order and generates six-figure revenue after starting off as a resource for the founder and his friends, serving as a valuable resource for book readers.

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