Best Literary Apps &amp; Games

Study mode flashcardsLiterary terms learningPrize winners and facts

Prepare for the Texas UIL High School Literary Criticism contest with flashcards and quizzes. Learn literary terms, prize winners, and reading selection facts. Access full content with a school-year subscription.

Endless Stories Await

Extensive genre selectionExclusive author contentBrowse captivating books

Discover a vast library of stories across numerous genres, from romance to fantasy. Immerse yourself in captivating fiction by both new and established authors. This app provides exclusive content and a platform for aspiring writers to share their work.

Books, politics and ideas

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London Review of Books

Offline readingEarly access to new issuesSave articles

Access Europe's leading magazine of books and ideas, featuring exciting writing on literature, history, politics, and more. Read issues offline, save articles, and customize your reading experience with adjustable text size and dark mode. Explore a decade of content.

📰 Magazines & Newspapers

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Literary Review

by Literary Review

Monthly new issue accessSearchable archive (1979-present)Offline reading

Access Britain's leading independent book magazine, featuring reviews of new releases across fiction, history, politics, and more. Explore essays, cultural commentary, and a searchable archive dating back to 1979. Enjoy offline reading with synced issues.

📰 Magazines & Newspapers

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Literary Analysis Quiz

by SpurDawgDev LLC

Learn concepts with flashcardsReview known and unknown conceptsTimed quiz for fast-paced testing

Learn and test your knowledge of literary techniques and devices with this educational app. It offers flashcards for studying, a review mode to identify strengths and weaknesses, and a timed quiz to challenge your comprehension.

📚 Education

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free

Literary Terms Dictionary Pro

Offline access to all dataTens of thousands of literary termsSearch functionality

Access a comprehensive offline dictionary of literary terms with clear explanations. Discover tens of thousands of words, search for specific terms, bookmark favorites, and test your knowledge with quizzes. Perfect for students and literature enthusiasts.

World Poetry with Audio

Global poetry collectionAudio recitationsWord-by-word translation

Explore global poetry with audio recitations and word-by-word translations. Understand cultural nuances through language idioms and grammar.

Engage with classic literature through unique word puzzles. Unscramble passages, unlock new books, and complete challenges to discover special abilities. This game transforms beloved stories into interactive wordplay experiences.

Play with over 130 classic booksUnlock dozens of wordplay puzzle typesAcquire new books from a rotating selection

🎮 Games

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moonlit: Daily Literature

Daily Quotes from Literature

Daily featured quotesAuthor and book insightsLiterary trivia

Discover daily literary quotes with in-depth context, author insights, and trivia. Explore a diverse range of authors and works, from classic to contemporary. Access archives and bookmark favorites with a membership.

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Library & Librivox Audiobooks

Gutenberg | eBook Reader

Vast public domain e-book libraryExtensive audiobook collectionThousands of titles available

Access a vast library of public domain e-books and audiobooks from around the world. Explore tens of thousands of titles across numerous languages and categories, including classics and popular works.

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Literary site discoveryAuthor-specific site filteringColor-coded era indicators

MapVille Literary London

by antlersman apps

$6.99

Explore London's rich literary history by discovering locations associated with famous authors. This app guides you to nearly 300 sites linked to around 150 novelists, poets, and playwrights, with color-coded pins indicating eras and multiple author associations.

✈️ Travel

paid

Literary Criticism Books

read along audiobooks

$1.99

🔍 Reference

The New York Review of Books

by NYREV, INC

In-depth essays and reviewsDebates on literature, politics, and artFull print edition included

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.

📰 Magazines & Newspapers

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AI Book Summaries - BookPal

Literary Insights for Readers

AI Book SummariesCharacter & Theme AnalysisAsk AI Questions

This AI-powered reading companion provides instant book summaries, character analysis, and answers to your literary questions. Discover memorable quotes, fun facts, and smart tools to deepen your understanding and enjoyment of any book. It's designed for students, casual readers, and literature enthusiasts alike.

Write: A Literary Journey

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freemium

Women, history, legacy

🎮 Games

Manuscript Development Guide

Literary Agent Toolkit

$39.99

This app assists authors in their journey from manuscript to publication. It offers AI-powered advisors for feedback, manuscript organization, plot analysis, agent matching, and publisher information. Track submission progress with an analytics dashboard.

AI-powered writing and query strategy advisorsManuscript chapter detection and organizationScene-by-scene developmental editing analysis

📊 Productivity

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Literary Clock: Timely Quote

From Project Gutenberg books