Clean books, readers, authors & book clubs — all in one home.

Let’s bring community back to the heart of African stories

Clean books, a vibrant community of readers, authors, and book clubs — all in the same space.

A happy reader browsing books on the Arpedia app

What Arpedia is about

A social book platform built for the people around the story — not just the sale.

A shelf of well-worn books

Grow beyond publishing

Turn published books into an engaged community of loyal readers.

Read without worry

An unlimited library of carefully curated, clean books.

Belong to a community

Real-time conversations with authors and fellow readers.

Earn as you write

A steady stream of income from every book you publish.

Best sellers on Arpedia

Curated, clean, and loved by the community.

The Fate of Fausto
4.7

The Fate of Fausto

Olivier Jeffers
The Purpose of God
4.8

The Purpose of God

Rick Warren
Elvis Is King
4.6

Elvis Is King

Jos Geisg
Making Things Happen
4.5

Making Things Happen

Elizabeth Murphy

Why Arpedia is the universal standard for African storytelling

If you write

African authors juggle platforms where books go unnoticed. Arpedia is not another sales page — build a verified author brand, engage readers directly, and earn steadily in one space.

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If you read

8 out of 10 readers want spaces to share and celebrate books with authors and other readers. African storytelling has always been communal — not listings isolated in cold, digital stores.

We built a platform that revives the heart of African storytelling: community. Now onboarding readers, authors (especially Christian writers), and book clubs in batches.

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“When we gather together in the moonlit village ground, it is not because of the moon. Every man can see it in his own compound. We come together because it is good for kinsmen to do so.”
Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart

5 real author problems Arpedia solves

1

Christian and clean books get low visibility.

  • Faith-inspired writers championed front and centre.
  • Clean, meaningful literature promoted — never buried.
2

I don’t have a direct relationship with my loyal readers.

  • Posts, events, polls, and chapter-level conversations.
  • Reader DMs pay you — engagement that values your time.
3

Readers won’t pay upfront for an unfamiliar author.

  • Readers pay only for the percentage they read.
  • Your income grows as the pages turn.
4

My books get buried under thousands of others.

  • Free professional review for every book.
  • Personalized recommendations sent to fans of your genre.
5

Piracy makes me afraid to publish digitally.

  • Books readable only inside the app.
  • Verified publication and solid cybersecurity.

Promote your faith-inspired stories for free. Earn per book published. Build a community that loves your work.

Join African authors now

5 real reader problems Arpedia solves

Finding books you can trust is hard

  • A curated library of clean, professionally reviewed books.
  • Personalised picks from your favourite genres.

Reading can be expensive

  • ₦900/month — sample the first 10% of every book free.
  • Credits spent only on the pages you actually read.

Reading often feels lonely

  • Book clubs and reader connections.
  • Conversations that make stories come alive.

I wish I could talk to the author

  • Follow, message, and ask questions.
  • Exclusive discussions unlock after you finish the book.

Busy schedules and unreliable internet

  • Offline reading inside the app.
  • Streaks, progress tracking, and a year-end recap.

Every feature gives you

  • Clean, safe content
  • Affordable, flexible pricing
  • Risk-free discovery
  • Community with authors and readers
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5 problems Arpedia solves for book clubs

Spoiler-free rooms, visible progress, and a discussion space for every book.

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Spoilers before key parts of the book
Spoiler-free rooms unlock only after finishing.
Authors rarely meet the readers discussing their work
Readers discuss right between the pages, on your page.
Readers never discover the club for a book
A dedicated discussion space for every book.
Members join but never read
Visible reading progress; discussions unlock by milestone.
Illegal sharing within clubs
Secure in-app reading. Zero unauthorized sharing.

What authors are saying

My readers message me between chapters — and every conversation pays.

AAdaeze O.Author, Christian Romance

Readers who’d never pay upfront now start my thrillers freely and keep paying page after page.

TTunde A.Author, Thrillers

I stopped fearing piracy. My books live inside the app; I focus on writing the next one.

GGrace E.Author, Christian Living

What readers are saying

The variety of clean books is fantastic — my go-to for discovering new reads.

JJane C.Reader, Lagos

Paying only for the pages I actually read changed everything.

CCourtney H.Reader, Abuja

My book club unlocked its discussion room only after we finished — no spoilers.

BBrooklyn S.Book club lead, Ibadan

Offline reading means I never lose my place. My streak is at 84 days.

DDevon L.Reader, Enugu

Choose a reading plan that suits your budget

Pay for only the pages you actually read — no commitments.

Monthly

₦900/month

Renewed monthly

  • Sample unlimited books
  • Join reading communities
  • Message authors
  • Cancel anytime
Activate premium reading

Biannual

₦4,600/6 months

Renewed every 6 months

  • Spend 20% less
  • Sample unlimited books
  • Join reading communities
  • Message authors
  • Cancel anytime
Activate premium reading

Annual

₦8,600/year

Renewed once yearly

  • Spend 20% less
  • Sample unlimited books
  • Join reading communities
  • Message authors
  • Cancel anytime
Activate premium reading
A reader relaxing with a book

Start your Arpedia reading journey today

We’re onboarding readers, authors, and book clubs in batches — claim your place.