Bookship: a virtual book club

Bookship: a virtual book club

Reading with groups or friends

30 ratings
17 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 17, 2017
  • July 25, 2026

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About

Connect with friends and family to discuss books, share thoughts, and discover new reads. This app facilitates virtual book clubs with features for chatting, posting photos, and even video calls. It also offers a curated selection of classic books to read within the app.

Virtual book club discussions
Share thoughts and photos
Built-in eReader for classic books
Book discovery and recommendations
Group management and scheduling
Video chat with reading groups
Quote extraction from photos
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What's New in Bookship

10.8.2

July 25, 2026

This version corrects issues with images in Group Chats, and contains other minor defect corrections.

Subscription plans

Bookship Premium

Access Book Briefings & create large groups.

$2.991 Month
14 Days trial
How to cancel Bookship subscription ⁉️

User reviews

Not a good club space

This isn’t a place to create a club and have a dedicated club page, you can start discussions on each book and share with people you know or who are on the app. Also, buggy af.

Response from developer

Hi, Our ui model is centered on individual books and Readings, more so than just a "club", but if you create a Group, there is a dedicated group chat that is independent of any book. Look for the chat bubbles at the top right of the main page. But we understand that might not be what you are looking for. Any reports of bugs with details would be very much appreciated so we can correct them! Thanks! (info - at - thehawaiiproject dot com )

Love!

A great way to keep thoughts together when reading with a friend! The spoiler feature is wonderful so you don’t accidentally see what happens before you get there!

Response from developer

❤️ Thank you!

Staying connected with friends

I’ve ran a number of book clubs using the app to keep in touch with friends far and wide!

Response from developer

Thank you!!

Love it

We’ve been using this app for our book club for a few years now and we love it! It works well across all platforms, gives alerts, lets us chat without having to exchange numbers, etc. There has only been one or two times that it hasn’t had the book we were reading but it wasn’t surprising since they were pretty obscure titles. Just get it! You won’t regret it!
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Response from developer

Thank you, we appreciate the kind words!

Perfect for book clubs

Our friends have scattered far and wide but we still like to have Bookclub once a month. Bookship makes that so very easy. A great app that can be used on a desktop, iPad or mobile phone. It has so many aspects to it and has become a great part of our club. Highly recommend.

Response from developer

Thanks so much! We're glad you are enjoying it!

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FAQ

What is Bookship?

Bookship is a social reading app designed for sharing reading experiences with friends, family, and co-workers. It allows users to chat, share thoughts, post photos, and even read classic books together within the app.

Can I read books directly in Bookship?

Yes, Bookship allows you to read classic books directly within the app. It provides access to tens of thousands of classic works from sources like Project Gutenberg and Standard eBooks.

How does Bookship help with book clubs?

Bookship facilitates virtual book clubs by offering features like group creation, calendars for scheduling meetings, polls for book selection, and in-app chat for discussions. You can also share notes and comments directly within the book.

Does Bookship have ads?

Yes, Bookship contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, advertisements are part of the user experience.

What are the subscription options for Bookship?

Bookship offers a premium subscription called Bookship Premium for $2.99 per month, which includes a 14-day free trial. This subscription aims to enhance the reading and group experience.

Is Bookship suitable for younger readers?

Bookship has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and older. Parents should consider this rating when deciding if the app is appropriate for their children.

How often is Bookship updated?

Bookship was last updated on March 7, 2026, with version 10.7. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.

What devices does Bookship support?

Bookship is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, providing a mobile-first experience for users across Apple's ecosystem.