Best Book Discussions Apps

Bookclubs: Organize & Connect

The community app for readers

Free

Easily start, manage, or join a book club. Organize meetings, track attendance, and vote on future reads with features like digital bookshelves and member chat. Discover new books and discussion guides.

Bookum: Discuss & Review Books

Where Bookish Chats Happen

Free

Connect with fellow readers and authors on a social platform dedicated to books. Create or join book clubs, participate in live audio discussions, and share your literary content. Authors can even create membership clubs to monetize their work.

Shortform Daily Book Summaries

Micro Learning & Podcasts

Free

Access high-quality book summaries and analyses that go beyond key ideas, offering comparative insights and interactive exercises. Learn essential lessons from bestsellers and classics, reinforced through audio narration and offline reading.

TBR - Bookshelf

Book Tracker, Reading List

Free

Easily track books you want to read, are currently reading, or have finished. Rate and review books, log favorite moments, and discover new reads. Set yearly reading goals and celebrate milestones with fun animations.

Bookey: Book Ideas for Growth

Life Hacks in Audio and Text

Free

Access key insights and summaries from bestselling non-fiction books in audio and text format. Explore personal growth, business, and more with mind maps and hands-free learning options. Offers a free trial and subscription for full access.

BookWatch - Visual Learning

Watch Books like Movies

Free

This app transforms books into engaging video summaries, allowing you to watch fiction and non-fiction content like movies. Learn key insights from best-selling books through animated 30-minute videos, making learning fun and easy.

Phictly - Book & TV Clubs

Book, Movie & TV Clubs

Free

Connect with fellow fans in small, intimate clubs for books, TV shows, and movies. Enjoy spoiler-free discussions with guaranteed participation thanks to a 20-member limit. Find genuine connections and focused conversations.

Glose

Social eBook Reader

Free

This reading app enhances the experience with social features, allowing users to connect with others, share notes, and join online book clubs. Explore a vast ebookstore, read excerpts for free, and import your own EPUBs for offline access.

Book Club by BookMovement

Home to 82,000 book clubs

Free

This app simplifies book club management by providing a shared space for meeting details, RSVPs, discussion questions, and book information. It also offers personalized book recommendations and tracks popular club picks.

Aardvark Book Club

A book club in your pocket

Free

Discover new releases and engage in book discussions with a community of readers. Manage your monthly book selections, track your reading history, and connect with fellow bookworms.

Goodreads: Book Tracker & More

Reviews, lists & reading goals

Free

This app connects you with a vast community of readers to discover new books. Get personalized recommendations, track your reading progress, and see what your friends are enjoying. Scan book barcodes in stores to add them to your wish list and read reviews before you buy.

Serial Reader: Daily Book Bits

Classic lit, one day at a time

Free

Read classic literature in daily, manageable segments. This app breaks down over 900 books into daily issues, each readable in 20 minutes or less, helping you build reading habits and tackle lengthy classics. Customize your reading experience with various themes, fonts, and sync options.

The New York Review of Books

by NYREV, INC

Free

Access in-depth essays, reviews, and debates on literature, politics, art, and ideas from leading global thinkers. Includes the full print edition and exclusive online content, with bookmarking and a link to a curated shop.

Storyline – Book Club App

Explore, Read, & Connect

Free

Organize and enhance your book club experience. Plan meetings, track reading progress, and facilitate engaging discussions with curated and custom questions. Discover new books and vote on future picks with friends.

Litsy

by LibraryThing.com

Free

This app connects readers to share and discover books through "reading moments." Users can post blurbs, photos, quotes, and reviews linked to specific books, fostering a community-driven recommendation system. It's designed for spontaneous sharing and easy browsing of bookish thoughts.

Bookshelf: Book Tracker & List

Reading Log, Shelf TBR Library

Free

Track your reading, build a library, and improve your habits with insightful stats and AI-powered discovery. Remember what you read with notes and quizzes, and set reading goals to stay motivated. Sync across devices and export your library.

Reading List: Book Tracker

TBR planner and bookshelf log

Free

Organize your reading journey by tracking books you've read, are currently reading, or want to read. Log progress, add custom lists, and record notes and ratings. Sync data across devices and export your library.