Hot Literati
hot, cool, well-read people
About
This app is a social network for readers and writers to track their progress, build reading lists, and log writing sessions. It offers guided journals and reading companions, and allows users to connect with others by commenting on their reading habits and recommendations.
What's New in Hot Literati
1.4.0
August 11, 2026
What's New in 1.5.0 Member Music is here. Share your music with the Hot Literati community directly from the Listen tab — submit a single track or a full project for review, and approved tracks go live for members to stream. Bot Literati now drops a fresh discussion question into the community channels every morning to keep the conversation going between book clubs and events. Fixed: the keyboard no longer covers the book entry field when adding a title manually. The Listen tab is reorganized — Radio, Member Music, and Podcast are now collapsible sections so you can find what you want faster.
MoreSubscription plans
Hot Literati Pro
Quote cards + see who's reading with you.
In-App Purchases
$4.99
Content Unlock
Unlocks one guide or journal in Hot Literati.
FAQ
What is Hot Literati?
Hot Literati is a social reading and writing network designed for individuals who are serious about their literary pursuits. It allows users to track reading progress, build custom book shelves, log writing sessions, and connect with a community of readers and writers.
How does Hot Literati help with reading?
Hot Literati enables you to meticulously track your reading progress page by page, not just by percentage. You can build 'want to read,' 'currently reading,' and 'finished' shelves, log reading sessions to maintain a streak, and add annotations directly tied to specific books.
What writing features does Hot Literati offer?
For writers, Hot Literati serves as a creative workspace. You can start projects, log writing sessions to monitor word count progress towards goals, capture ideas, and access a built-in dictionary and thesaurus without leaving your writing session.
Can I connect with other users on Hot Literati?
Yes, Hot Literati is a social network. You can follow other users, comment on what they are reading, and see their ratings, annotations, and recommendations to discover new books and engage with the community's taste.
What are the benefits of Hot Literati Pro?
Hot Literati Pro unlocks premium features such as shareable quote cards from your personal notes, real-time insights into who else is reading your current book, and the ability to manage an unlimited number of writing projects.
How much does Hot Literati Pro cost?
Hot Literati Pro is available through a subscription model. You can choose between a monthly plan for $6.99 or an annual plan for $69.99, offering a discount for yearly commitment.
Is Hot Literati available on multiple devices?
Yes, Hot Literati is designed for Apple users and is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, allowing you to manage your reading and writing across your Apple ecosystem.
How often is Hot Literati updated?
Hot Literati was last updated on June 25, 2026, with version 1.0.5. This indicates active development and ongoing improvements to the application.