Sell your books
to Zambia's readers.
Lenga Store is a digital bookshop built for Zambian and African writers and publishers. Keep 75% of every sale, and keep ownership of your work.
Who sells on Lenga
If you make books, there is a place on the shelf for you.
Independent authors
Publish novels, memoirs and guides without a print run.
Publishers
Put your full catalogue in front of readers and schools.
Academic institutions
Share research, journals and course materials.
How it works
Apply
Tell us who you are and what you publish. We get in touch to set up your account.
Upload your books
Add your files, cover and description. Update them whenever you like.
Set your price
You decide what each book costs.
Readers buy and read
Readers buy on the web, Android and Windows. Their purchases sync across devices.
Your publisher dashboard
Everything you need to run your catalogue, in one place.
Sales reports
See what sold, when and how many.
Revenue tracking
Follow your earnings as they come in.
Book management
Edit prices, descriptions and files in one place.
Reader analytics
Learn how readers find and use your books.
Content updates
Fix a typo or release a new edition, and readers get it.
More ways to earn
Subscriptions
Books in Lenga Read, Learn and Premium earn from how much readers actually read.
Schools and libraries
Institutions can license school-wide access, grade bundles and library subscriptions.
Your work stays yours
You keep the rights. We protect every copy.
- Encrypted delivery of every book
- Only approved devices can open a book
- Access tied to the reader's account
- Safe offline reading
- Watermarks that identify copies
20-section commercial agreement outlining 75% author royalties, non-exclusive distribution, and ownership rights.
Ready to put your books on the shelf?
Apply today and we will help you get your first book live.