Where pre-loved books find new hands and stories begin
Where Pre‑Loved Books Find New Hands
OUR STORY
A small Douglas corner, books with lives to give
Die Boek Soek Hoekie began as a quiet promise: to rescue and rehome well‑loved books so they can be read again. We curate a rotating selection—Afrikaans and English fiction, children’s picture books, practical non‑fiction and study aids—each chosen for character as much as content. What started as a neighbourly idea has grown into a community touchstone: a place where donors, students, parents and collectors meet over shared stories and simple, friendly service.
CARE & SERVICE
Carefully curated books, clearly described and locally delivered
Every book is inspected, described and given a short curator’s note so buyers know condition and provenance. We prioritise readable, honest copies—rare finds are restored when possible, everyday paperbacks are priced to be accessible. For neighbours in Douglas we offer free local delivery and convenient pickup times; for everyone else, clear photos and condition details make online buying simple. Our service is personal: enquiries by WhatsApp or the Facebook group receive a prompt, human reply.
Community‑First Bookselling
Where Pre‑Loved Books Find New Hands
Rooted in Douglas, Die Boek Soek Hoekie grew from a simple feeling: books deserve more than single readings, and readers deserve the small pleasures of touch, scent and serendipity. We curate a rotating selection of Afrikaans and English titles — from children’s picture books and student texts to well‑worn novels and rare finds — choosing copies that still carry life and character. Our service blends careful curation with practical convenience: clear condition notes, free local delivery in Douglas, easy pickup, and quick WhatsApp ordering for instant replies. Join our Facebook community to celebrate new arrivals, offer donations, or trade recommendations — every exchange helps a book travel to its next reader.
Our Story
A tender corner where pre‑loved books find new hands
We care for books the way readers do — as objects of use, memory and possibility. In Douglas, that means thoughtful conservation, honest descriptions, and service that keeps a book in circulation rather than on a forgotten shelf.
Since opening, Die Boek Soek Hoekie has grown from a hand‑picked shelf into a small, trusted catalogue. We rotate stock by season and story — keeping classics, children’s favourites, study aids and unexpected treasures available for new readers. Every listing includes a short note on condition and provenance, plus clear options for free local delivery within Douglas or convenient pickup at the shop.
We welcome donations, value community recommendations, and maintain a gentle curatorial eye: books are chosen for the life they can still give, not merely their age. Join our Facebook group, message us on WhatsApp (079 843 3317), or subscribe for new arrivals — together we keep stories moving, sustainably and with care.
About Us
Where pre-loved books find new hands.
Die Boek Soek Hoekie is a small, community‑rooted bookshop in Douglas. We lovingly curate second‑hand Afrikaans and English titles, children’s picture books, study aids and occasional collector’s finds — each copy chosen for character and care. We offer free local delivery, easy pickup and short curator notes that share a book’s condition and story.