Books shouldn't feel stuck in the past.
unQbd is a platform, not a bookstore. One simple price. Unlimited tech books, fiction, children's books, and audiobooks. Built for today's reader, with a community layer for readers and authors to talk.
What we stand for.
Three ideas shape every decision we make, from pricing to product to who we publish next.
Accessibility
Books shouldn't be locked behind paywalls or per-title fees. $49 a year unlocks everything, for everyone, on any device.
Quality Content
From technical titles to children's stories to fiction, every title earns its place. Read once, finish smarter.
Innovation
Reading is more than turning pages. We're building a platform where authors and readers actually talk to each other.
A history of unQbd.
Started as a single book in 2018. Now a full platform.
Learning Journeys
Structured learning paths arrive. Phonics for kids, learn-to-code for grown-ups. Games, skill mastery, certificates.
LatestRead-along
Words light up as the story is read aloud. A format of its own, not just audio.
Mobile launched
Native apps land on phones and tablets. Read and listen anywhere.
Connect launched
The feed opens to everyone. Readers and authors talk in one place, not just read.
Listen launched
Audiobooks join the library. Same membership, no extra credits, no extra fees.
Free Tier introduced
Anyone can start reading. Premium stays one flat annual price for unlimited access.
Premium launched
Not per month, per year. One library, no hidden costs.
First book shipped
A single technical title goes out the door. A small catalog, intentionally, chosen and edited by a small team.
unQbd founded
A side project to publish books differently. Modern, accessible, built for today's reader.
Day oneThe people behind the books.
Every title on unQbd ships with the author behind it. Read their work, then follow what they're working on next.
Say hi.
Questions, partnerships, or just want to share what you're reading? You can find us where you already hang out.
