Books and Reading
Tools
Academic
This document provides a comprehensive list of websites and platforms related to books and reading, grouped by purpose.
Book Deals & Discounts
- Amazon Cheap Books: Amazon section with discounted books across genres.
- Bookbub: Alerts readers about discounted or free eBooks based on their preferences.
- Books on the Knob: Blog sharing free and discounted eBooks across platforms.
- Daily Cheap Reads: Daily list of discounted and free eBooks in multiple genres.
- Free Kindle Books: Amazon section listing temporarily free Kindle eBooks.
- I love my Kindle: Tips, resources, and deals for Kindle owners.
- KindleNationDay: Website featuring daily Kindle book deals.
- Pixel of Ink: Newsletter highlighting free and discounted eBooks from Amazon.
- Reader IQ: Tracks eBook price drops on Amazon and alerts users.
eBook & Reading Platforms
- Apple Books: Apple’s integrated eBook and audiobook store and reader app.
- BingeBooks: Platform offering eBooks from bestsellers to independent authors.
- Bookmate: Subscription service for eBooks and audiobooks.
- Calibre: Open-source eBook management, conversion, and reading software.
- Google Books: Search and preview books, magazines, and publications.
- Google Play Books: Google’s eBook and audiobook store with cloud syncing.
- Kobo Books: Global eBookstore and app with device support.
- Leatherbound: Exclusive leather-bound editions of classic and modern literature.
- Many Books: Large free eBook library across genres.
- Project Gutenberg: Over 60,000 free eBooks in multiple formats.
- Read: iOS app for saving and organizing articles and web pages.
- Scribd: Subscription service for eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines.
Book Recommendations & Discovery
- Blinkist: Summaries and insights from non-fiction books.
- Bookbrowse: Curated reviews, author interviews, and reading guides.
- Bookish: Book recommendations, author interviews, and related content.
- Booklikes: Social networking and book discovery platform.
- Bookscovery: Personalized book recommendations based on preferences.
- Bookseer: Suggests books based on titles you’ve already read.
- ExplainToMe: Summaries and key points from non-fiction books.
- Favobooks: Book lists from influential people.
- Gnooks: Author recommendation tool.
- Goodreads: Social cataloging site for tracking, rating, and discovering books.
- How Long To Read: Estimates reading time for specific books.
- Jellybooks: eBook previews with reading analytics.
- LibraryThing: Catalog and discover books, connect with readers.
- MostRecommendedBooks: Recommendations based on lists from notable figures.
- Read This Twice: Encourages re-reading favorite books.
- Shepherd: Helps authors track sales and performance of their books.
- The Story Graph: Personalized recommendations with reading stats and mood tracking.
- Vuibo: Create and share book summaries and reviews.
- Wattpad: Community platform for reading and sharing stories.
- WhatShouldIReadNext: Suggests books based on your favorites.
Audiobook Platforms
- Audible: Subscription audiobook service from Amazon.
- Libby: Library app from OverDrive for borrowing eBooks and audiobooks.
- Libro.fm: Audiobook service that supports independent bookstores.
- Librivox: Free public-domain audiobooks recorded by volunteers.
- Loyal Books: Free audiobooks and eBooks from the public domain.
- Open Culture: Free Audiobooks: Access to a wide range of free audiobooks.
- Overdrive: Borrow eBooks and audiobooks from your library.
Conversion & Utility Tools
- AIReader: Feature-rich e-reader app.
- Aldiko Next: eBook reader for EPUB, PDF, and audiobooks.
- Basmo: Reading tracker with stats, notes, and goals.
- Bookly: Reading tracker and habit builder.
- Epic!: Subscription for children’s eBooks, audiobooks, and videos.
- Internet Archive Texts: Free access to books, articles, and manuscripts.
- Just Free Books: Aggregates links to free eBooks.
- KindleWorld: News and reviews for Kindle users.
- Media365 Book Reader: Free reading app for Android.
- Narro: Converts text and web articles into audio.
- Story Shorts: Short story and book summary app.
- Tinderizer: Converts web pages into Kindle-readable eBooks.
Defunct or Retired Platforms
- BookArmy — closed December 2010
- Feedbooks — defunct as of July 2024
- Lendle — defunct
- ReadItSwapIt — closed September 2017
- Shelfari — merged into Goodreads in 2016
Social & List-Making Platforms