About LibraryThing
LibraryThing 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.
The community at a glance
LibraryThing is an online community for Readers with roughly 2.8M members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 2nd largest community in the Books topic page.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is LibraryThing for?
- Best for Readers enthusiasts looking for a an independent setup-based community with forum discussion.
- Is LibraryThing free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does LibraryThing have?
- Roughly 2.8M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What topics does LibraryThing cover?
- On the Hive Index, LibraryThing is organized under Readers.
- How do I join LibraryThing?
- You can join LibraryThing by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Books communities like?
- 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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