About Us
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At BellaBooks, our journey began in a modest hostel room during my second year of medical school. Frustrated by friends borrowing my books and not returning them, I saw an opportunity to provide access to these cherished stories while preserving my personal collection. What started as a simple solution, selling books directly to fellow students quickly transformed into a passion project. I would go from hostel to hostel, sharing my love for literature and offering books to anyone eager to read.
As I advanced into clinical school, this endeavor evolved into an online store, allowing me to reach a broader audience beyond the confines of my university. Balancing the demands of medical studies with this growing business was challenging, but my commitment to spreading the joy of reading kept me motivated.
Today, BellaBooks has expanded far beyond those humble beginnings. We now have a presence in 16 locations across Nigeria and the UK, offering a diverse range of products, including books, journals, stationery, Bibles, and more. This growth reflects our unwavering dedication to making reading accessible and enjoyable for a wider community.
We have gone ahead to launch our own journal brand with 5 unique products that has sold over 10,000 copies in print in the space of 2.5 years.
As a medical doctor and an unashamed book lover, my mission remains to integrate reading into daily life, providing access to diverse titles that I once yearned for during my own formative years. BellaBooks is more than just a bookstore; it's a community where the love for reading is nurtured and shared.
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Where Are You Located?
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Our main store is located in Umuahia, Abia State. Additionally, we have stockists in 15 locations across Nigeria and the UK, including Café One outlets in Lagos (Lekki, Yaba, Ikeja, Ogudu, Chevron, Ikate, Victoria Island), Abuja, Uyo, Port Harcourt, Owerri, Enugu, Kaduna, and Ibadan. In the UK, our products are available online through Bookpeddler UK.Feel free to visit any of our stockist locations or our main store to shop in person. Our UK store operates exclusively online. We also offer worldwide shipping to cater to our global customers.Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. However, we ship worldwide.
What Kind Of Books Do You Sell?
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BellaBooks offers a diverse selection of books across various categories to cater to different reading preferences.Some of the main categories include:
Bibles, Journals, African and Foreign Fiction, Children Books, Stationeries, Thrifted Books, Non fiction and more.
Please note that we do not sell or transmit eBooks; all our offerings are physical books.
Do You Sell Journals & Planners?
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Yes! In fact, our founder, Bella, has created a journal line featuring five unique products. To date, our journals have sold over 10,000 copies!
Do You Offer In-House/Pick Up Options?
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Yes, indeed! You're welcome to visit any of our stockist locations or our main store to shop in person. Please note, our UK store operates exclusively online.
What Is Your Refund & Exchange Policy?
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We offer exchanges in situations where the wrong item is sent to you.Refunds are only in dire circumstances, coming from our end.