Books and Reading

Tools

Academic

Published

October 1, 2023

Modified

August 10, 2025

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.

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.

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.