We believe every book has the power to change a life. Our mission is to make quality reading accessible, affordable, and inspiring for everyone.
Books are the foundation of knowledge, empathy, and growth. We carefully select titles that challenge and inspire.
Every book in our store is reviewed by our editorial team. We focus on quality, relevance, and impact.
Join 40,000+ readers who trust Read to Lead for their next great read and lifelong learning journey.
| Category | Books | Authors | Avg. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiction | 320+ | 180+ | ⭐ 4.7 |
| Non-Fiction | 450+ | 290+ | ⭐ 4.6 |
| Business | 200+ | 150+ | ⭐ 4.5 |
| Biography | 175+ | 170+ | ⭐ 4.8 |
| Design | 120+ | 90+ | ⭐ 4.4 |
| Total | 1,265+ | 880+ | ⭐ 4.6 |
2023
Founded in Mazar-e-sharif
Read to Lead opened its first small bookshop with just 200 hand-picked titles.
2024
First 1,000 Books
Our collection grew to over 1,000 titles across all major categories.
2025
Launched Online Store
We went digital bringing books to readers across Afghanistan and beyond.
2025
1000+ Readers
Our community grew to 40,000+ active readers and 1,200+ book titles.
2026
Multilingual Platform
Launched our new website in English, Dari, and Pashto to serve all Afghan readers.
Shayesta Haqjo
Founder & CEO
Book lover and entrepreneur. Shayesta started Read to Lead with a vision to make education accessible across Afghanistan.
Shamila Nasimi
Head of Curation
Literature student with a passion for stories. Shamila personally reviews every book added to our collection.
Abdul Wahab
Tech Lead
Full-stack developer who manage our platform. Passionate about open-source and education technology.