Books Communities
Communities for readers to discuss books, share recommendations, and participate in read-alongs. Discord servers run book clubs and reading challenges, while Telegram and Reddit communities host genre-specific discussions and book recommendation threads for all kinds of readers.
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Bookaholics
17,949 membersBookaholics is a friendly community for people who love to read and talk about books. Offers fun events such as game nights + writing competitions, an interactive house cup system, active chats with friendly members, fiction + non-fiction channels, off topic area - movies, art, pets and much more!

r/books
20,000,000 membersIn-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres, or publishing in a safe, supportive environment.

Political Assembly
2,352 membersAhhh Political Assembly....the place where ideologies collide, hot takes get stress-tested, and long threads spiral into surprisingly thoughtful debates. It’s a Discord server for people who actually want to talk politics—across perspectives—without reducing everything to slogans. Whether you’re there to argue, learn, refine your views, or just watch chaos unfold in real time, Political Assembly is a space where discussion is encouraged, sources matter, and disagreement isn’t a crime. Come for the debates, stay for the late-night theory dumps, current events breakdowns, and the occasional moment where someone actually changes their mind
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LibraryThing
2,800,000 membersLibraryThing is an online service to help people catalog books easily. It connects people with the same books, comes up with suggestions for what to read next, and so forth.

BookCrossing
1,974,171 membersBookCrossing is the act of giving a book a unique identity so, as the book is passed from reader to reader, it can be tracked and thus connecting its readers. There are currently 1,974,171 BookCrossers and 14,204,012 books travelling throughout 132 countries. This community is changing the world and touching lives one book at a time.
Power of Books
334,400 membersQuora space for books recommendation. Features discussion on fiction & non-fiction books and world's best books list.

r/whatsthatbook
332,012 membersCan't remember the title of the book you've enjoyed reading? Crowdsource it to readers on Reddit!

r/RomanceBooks
187,000 membersr/RomanceBooks is a discussion sub for readers of romance novels. Home of the magic search button and endless book recommendations as well as discussions about tropes and characters, author AMAs, book clubs, and more. Happy Endings guaranteed!

Book Lovers
148,000 membersAll Book Lovers are invited to share their favorite books, authors and experiences about how and which books made an impact to their lives. Sharing about books can be done in the form of reviews or the reading experience.

A Forum of Ice and Fire
130,082 membersA Song of Ice and Fire" (ASOIAF) forum, also known as the Westeros.org forum is an online community dedicated to discussions about the book series, the TV show, and related topics. The forum covers a wide range of discussions, including book analysis, character discussions, fan theories, and speculations about the future of the series.

LinkedIn group for book publishing professionals interested in latest industry news. This is for all those interested in the latest industry news and developments (and experiments) from those working on e-book, e-books, digital book, digital books, e-reader, e-paper, e-ink, digital content, reading and book applications (including iPhone and smartphone apps) that are book and reading related.

Literature Network Forums
81,881 membersThe largest classic literature discussion forum on the Internet. A website that offers free access to classic literature works, including novels, plays, poems, and short stories. The forum on this website provides a platform for literature enthusiasts to engage in discussions about the literary works available on the site, as well as other related topics.

r/LesbianBookClub
72,000 membersBooks! Everyone interested in Lesbian Books is welcome here. Book recommendations, discussions, and reviews are welcome.

Must Read Book Recommendations
52,000 membersThis is a place to share some of the amazing titles you have read. Get suggestions/recommendations for books you would like to read, and share all of your book loving thoughts!

Pottercord
39,423 membersAll things Harry Potter. Relive the magic of the books, movies, Hogwarts legacy, magic awakened, & Quidditch champions! Pottercord is a leading global community for all Harry Potter fans. Proudly LGBTQIA+ inclusive and promotes diversity in thought & action.

Children's Books
37,788 membersChildren's Books encourages networking between individuals, publishers, companies, distributors, and other entities dealing with children's books. This is a discussion board and a great place to get suggestions for your book, talk about the latest trends, etc.

E-BOOKS FORUM
18,000 membersE-BOOKS FORUM focuses on books & literature, children's literature, e-books, fan fiction, and literary classics. You can explore group insights and genuine user reviews here.

Bookaholics
17,949 membersBookaholics is a friendly community for people who love to read and talk about books. Offers fun events such as game nights + writing competitions, an interactive house cup system, active chats with friendly members, fiction + non-fiction channels, off topic area - movies, art, pets and much more!
Twilight Lexicon
9,078 membersThe official discussion forum for the Twilight Lexicon website. A popular fan site dedicated to Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga, which includes the well-known books and movies centered around the romance between Bella Swan and Edward Cullen.
BookTalk.org
6,982 membersBookTalk.org provides various forums for discussing both fiction and non-fiction books, covering different genres, classic literature, contemporary works, and much more. Users can create accounts, participate in ongoing discussions, start new threads, and share their thoughts and opinions on books they have read or are currently reading.

Political Assembly
2,352 membersAhhh Political Assembly....the place where ideologies collide, hot takes get stress-tested, and long threads spiral into surprisingly thoughtful debates. It’s a Discord server for people who actually want to talk politics—across perspectives—without reducing everything to slogans. Whether you’re there to argue, learn, refine your views, or just watch chaos unfold in real time, Political Assembly is a space where discussion is encouraged, sources matter, and disagreement isn’t a crime. Come for the debates, stay for the late-night theory dumps, current events breakdowns, and the occasional moment where someone actually changes their mind

The Rumpus Book Club
416 membersThe Rumpus is one of the longest running independent online literary and culture magazines. It offers a book club that allows members to participate in discussions, receive exclusive content, and connect with authors.

Rosefolk
232 membersWelcome to the Rosefolk! We are a loose and open group focusing on spiritual practice and theory, providing a free forum for discussion and learning. There is no dogma or doctrine to be pushed, meaning that there is nothing that anyone has to believe or do to be a member and participate. If you’re at all interested, hop in!
Best Business Books
100 membersTo help you find the next book that will help you grow and advance in your business and/or professional life. With so many books making big claims it’s hard to know where to start, so we need to curate. We’re curious to know what worked for you, what you’d recommend, and what books you’d like to hear from others about. We also aim to fight 'tsundoku' one book at a time. We hope to inspire you to read more, to get more from what you read, and to connect with other readers so your bookshelf is your most desired object.

Well-Read Black Girl is an online community and in-real-life book club hosted nationwide. It's a book club dedicated to Black women writers.

Silent Book Club is a global community of readers and introverts, with 300 chapters around the world led by local volunteers. SBC members gather in person and online to read together in quiet camaraderie. Offer a premium subscription called "The Silent Bookshelf" that provides access to exclusive content and discussions.

The PaperBack Swap allows you to swap used books. It is a family-oriented website and membership is restricted to those 18 and over. The PaperBack Swap Discussion Forums are provided to allow you to exchange thoughts, ideas and opinions on book topics that are of interest to you.
Goodreads is the world largest site for readers and book recommendations. Discuss favorite books, see what friends are reading, and join a community of book lovers.
