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Literal – Discover Books

Track, review & share reads

105 ratings
48 reviews
🌐 Social Networking
📚 Books
Free

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Released
May 31, 2021
Updated
August 7, 2026

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Literal GmbH
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Organize your reading with a personal library, track books you've read and want to read. Discover new titles by following trusted sources and share impactful reading moments and highlights.

✓Personal library management
✓Track read and to-read books
✓Discover new books via trusted sources
✓Archive highlights and notes
✓Share reading moments and passages
✓Seamless social media sharing
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What users say about Literal

Reviews of Literal are mostly negative: the Books app is rated 3.6/5 from 105 App Store ratings. What users like most: nice design and layout, good alternative to Goodreads. Top complaints: app is buggy and glitchy, app is outdated. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Nice design and layout
  • 👍Good alternative to Goodreads
  • 👍Social features are good
  • 👍Good for tracking books
  • 👍Interactive nature of the app
  • 👍Clean and minimalistic approach
  • 👍Easy to use

Negative things

  • 🐛App is buggy and glitchy
  • 🐛App is outdated
  • 🐛Many features not working
  • 🐛Server connection issues
  • 🐛Books missing from catalogue
  • 🐛App not opening
  • 🐛Lost book tracking data
  • 🐛Cannot import from Goodreads
  • 🐛Cannot access account
  • 🐛No response from support
  • 🐛Alphabetization of authors incorrect
  • 🐛Lacks fluidity
  • 🐛App seems abandoned
  • 🐛Import/export tools not working
  • 🐛Cannot search by ISBN
  • 🐛Syncing issues
  • 🐛Glitches when editing reviews
  • 🐛UX is frustrating
  • 🐛Messy interface
  • 🐛Missing book covers/synopses
  • 🐛No book pages for some books
  • 🐛Review not saving
  • 🐛iPad version broken (no save button)
  • 🐛Laggy performance
  • 🐛Yearly goal list not updating
  • 🐛Duplicate titles in database
  • 🐛Inconsistencies with editions/ISBNs
  • 🐛Useless for non-English natives
  • 🐛Cannot update progress
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What's New in Literal

1.22.0

August 7, 2026

A brand-new Literal, rebuilt from the ground up — faster, a refreshed design, and dark mode that now follows your in-app theme. Plus free public-domain books, reviews, and Goodreads import. Welcome back.

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User reviews

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Cool in theory, but not really working

In theory, this app is really cool! I like the features and UI… except a lot of it isn’t working. Can’t post a review, can’t seem to get that kind of things to work unfortunately.
Aarmyashi1230

App down?

I really like the app, especially the combination of the highlight function, tracking my books and the social function. But the server has been unable to connect for two days now :(

(And some books are missing from the catalogue, so no 5 stars)
HHanni-liest

Buggy

The app isn’t opening for me at all.
Ccupidsmom_

App no longer works

The app no longer works and I have lost my last 3 years of book tracking 💔😓
TTigerlily1034

Some books not listed

I tried to add books to my current reading, and it is not listed on the app at all. I can’t even request it. What do I do now my reading numbers are off by one.
PSPrincess Bloom of Sparks
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

39 issues

App not working

Bug

Cannot post a review

Bug

Server connection issues

Bug

Books missing from catalogue

Bug

App not opening

Bug

Lost book tracking data

Bug

Cannot import from Goodreads

Bug

Cannot access account

Bug

Alphabetization of authors incorrect

Bug

Lacks fluidity

Bug

Features no longer work

Bug

New books not being added

Bug

Import tools don't work

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Export tools don't work

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Cannot search by ISBN

Bug

Goodreads import doesn't work

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GR sync not working

Bug

Importing problems (0 of 0 books)

Bug

Storygraph import issues

Bug

App glitches when doing anything

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Review edits don't save

Bug

UX is frustrating (marking books as read)

Bug

Messy interface

Bug

Missing book covers/synopses

Bug

No book pages for some books

Bug

Review not saving, no draft available

Bug

iPad version broken (no save button)

Bug

Laggy performance

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Cannot change email address or username

Bug

Yearly goal list not updating automatically

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Duplicate titles in the database

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Inconsistencies with tracking book editions and ISBNs

Bug

App changes book version

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Cannot update which page you're on

Bug

Useless for non-English natives (missing books/descriptions)

Bug

Cannot reset password

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Cannot sign up, only login screen

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No sign up button

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Waitlist required for signup

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Requested Features

27 requests

Update app for better functionality

Feature

Add more books to the catalogue

Feature

Fix import from Goodreads

Feature

Fix account access issues

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Improve alphabetization of authors

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Add fluidity to the app

Feature

Add new books to the catalogue

Feature

Fix import/export tools

Feature

Allow searching by ISBN

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Fix syncing issues

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Fix review editing and saving

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Improve user experience

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Organize the app better

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Add missing book information (covers, synopses, author bios)

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Add missing book pages

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Fix iPad version save button

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Improve app performance (less laggy)

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Update yearly goal list automatically

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Add personal notes to books

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Easier book adding (e.g., from WorldCat)

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Remove duplicate titles

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Fix book edition and ISBN tracking

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Add yearly reading goals

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Allow updating reading progress

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Add Turkish language support

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Add news and info on updates

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Allow deletion of books from read shelf

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FAQ

What does Literal Club do?

Literal Club helps you build and manage your personal library, keeping track of books you've read and those you want to read. It also facilitates discovering new books by following people you trust and allows you to share impactful reading moments and highlights.

How can I discover new books with Literal Club?

You can discover new books by going beyond bestseller lists and algorithms. The app enables you to follow people whose reading choices you trust, providing a more curated and personal discovery experience.

Can I share my reading highlights?

Yes, you can share your favorite reading moments and highlights seamlessly. The app allows you to export passages or notes to platforms like Twitter, Instagram, or WhatsApp.

Is Literal Club free to use?

Based on the provided information, Literal Club is a free application. There are no mentions of subscription fees, in-app purchases, or advertisements.

What are the main use cases for Literal Club?

The main use cases include organizing your personal book collection, finding new reading material through a social network of trusted users, and saving and sharing significant quotes or passages from books you enjoy.