Welcome to Ketabona Digital Library!
Ketabona Digital Library brings readers, authors and publishers together through books and ideas. Whether you are a student, a professional or someone who enjoys reading, our library offers a place to discover books, explore different subjects and connect with the work of Afghan writers.
Our mission is to make books more accessible while supporting the people who create them. Readers can explore free and paid titles across literature, education, history, science and other subjects. Depending on the edition, a book may be available as a PDF download, for reading online or as a printed copy.
We aim to make discovering, reading and sharing knowledge straightforward. Alongside books, Ketabona provides a space for articles and contributions from our community. If you need help with a book, an order or your account, you can contact our support team through the website.
We invite you to explore the library and discover something that informs, inspires or interests you. Thank you for being part of Ketabona Digital Library.
Why do we exist?
Access to knowledge helps people learn, develop their skills and understand the world around them. Yet the cost and availability of books can make reading difficult, particularly for readers who live far from bookshops or have limited resources.
We created Ketabona to help bridge this gap. Our purpose is to connect readers with books and give authors a way to reach audiences in Afghanistan and beyond. Free titles support wider access to learning, while paid editions give authors and publishers an opportunity to earn from their work.
Digital publishing also allows an author to offer a book without first paying for a large print run. Where a printed edition is approved and available, print-on-demand offers another way to reach readers who prefer a physical book.
Why us?
Writing a book takes time, research, creativity and commitment. Preparing and distributing it can be especially challenging when printing costs are high or access to readers is limited. At the same time, many readers need affordable ways to find books in the languages and subjects that matter to them.
We believe supporting authors and improving access to books should go together. Ketabona gives writers and publishers a place to present their work, manage their listings and follow their sales. Readers can choose from the editions available for each title, with the price and format explained on the book page.
Our focus is on Afghan literature, languages and knowledge, while welcoming readers and contributors from around the world. We want to help preserve the work of writers, encourage new voices and strengthen the connection between authors and their readers.
Books can be offered in the following formats, depending on the listing:
- Printed books: physical copies supplied by the seller, or approved print-on-demand editions printed for an order. Availability, delivery options and charges depend on the book and destination.
- PDF downloads: digital editions that readers can download when this format is included in the listing.
- Online reading: editions accessed through the reader’s Ketabona Bookshelf rather than provided as a downloadable PDF. Account-based access helps authors offer their work for reading within the platform.
Not every book is available in every format. Some titles are free, while others are sold by their authors or publishers. We encourage readers to respect the permissions attached to each edition and contributors to share only material they own or have permission to publish.
Our goals
- Help authors and publishers reach readers and earn from their work through the formats available on Ketabona.
- Encourage respect for authorship, publishing permissions and the rights associated with each book.
- Strengthen the culture of reading and writing, and encourage emerging writers to share their ideas.
- Make books easier to discover and support access through both free titles and paid editions.
- Help students and other learners find educational, scientific and literary material in one place.
You can download our English-language profile for an introduction to Ketabona and its goals. The profile below was published in 2023.
Pashto profile: coming soon.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer Abu-Bakr "Sediq"
Ketabona Digital Library
www.ketabona.com