[1] Initially supported by the Open Society Institute in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Buybook became fully independent in 1998, relocating to its current store in Radićeva Street, Sarajevo.

[7] Buybook's primary location is in Sarajevo, with additional branches in Tuzla and Mostar,[8] and distribution through various bookstores throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Croatia and Montenegro.

Buybook also imports and sells international titles, providing readers with access to a wide range of global literature and academic works.

[10] Bookstan is a platform for authors, critics, publishers, and readers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Southeast Europe, and beyond to come together in celebration of literature, culture, and intellectual exchange.

With an emphasis on Balkan voices and themes relevant to Southeast Europe, Bookstan has become one of the region's most significant literary gatherings, promoting the role of literature as a bridge across cultures and fostering open dialogue on contemporary issues.