24 Online Communities for Readers
Updated 2/4/2026
Bookaholics
on discord
Bookaholics 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!18K members
ChatEvents57 views / month
Book Lovers
on facebook
All 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.148K members
Forum28 views / month
Political Assembly
on discord
Ahhh 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 mind2K members
ForumChatEvents16 views / month
Pottercord
on discord
All 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.39K members
ChatEvents22 views / month
Rosefolk
on discord
Welcome 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!232 members
ForumChatEventsCourses9 views / month
Must Read Book Recommendations
on facebook
This 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!52K members
Forum8 views / month
BookCrossing
BookCrossing 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.2.0M members
ForumPerks5 views / month
Silent Book Club
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.ForumNewsletter9 views / month
r/RomanceBooks
on reddit
r/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, book clubs, and more. Happy Endings guaranteed.510K members
Forum14 views / month
Power of Books
on quora
Quora space for books recommendation. Features discussion on fiction & non-fiction books and world's best books list.334K members
Forum3 views / month
Ebooks, Ebook Readers, Digital Books and Digital Content Publishing
on linkedin
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.100K members
Forum5 views / month
E-BOOKS FORUM
on telegram
E-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.18K members
Chat18 views / month
Well-Read Black Girl
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.ForumPerksEventsCourses1 views / month
Best Business Books
on guild
To 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.100 members
ForumEventsJobs2 views / month
The Rumpus Book Club
The 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.416 members
ForumNewsletterPaid3 views / month
PaperBack Swap
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.ForumNewsletter
r/books
on reddit
This is a moderated subreddit. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres, or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Weekly Recommendation Thread, Suggested Reading page, or ask in r/suggestmeabook.27.1M members
Forum8 views / month
Children's Books
on linkedin
Children'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.38K members
Forum
BookTalk.org
BookTalk.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.7K members
Forum4 views / month
Literature Network Forums
The 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.82K members
Forum5 views / month
AbeBooks
AbeBooks offers books, fine art and collectibles, helping you discover and buy the things you love. The community forum allows members to connect with fellow booklovers to discuss all things books.Forum1 views / month
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.2.8M members
Forum1 views / month
A Forum of Ice and Fire
A 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.130K members
Forum4 views / month
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Twilight Lexicon
The 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.9K members
Forum2 views / month
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Community size
- Tiny: 0 communities (<20 members)
- Small: 0 communities (20-100 members)
- Medium: 3 communities (100-1,000 members)
- Large: 3 communities (1,000-10,000 members)
- Huge: 7 communities (10,000-100,000 members)
- Massive: 4 communities (100,000-1M members)
- Gigantic: 3 communities (1M+ members)
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Community platforms
- Discord: 4 communities
- Facebook: 2 communities
- LinkedIn: 2 communities
- Reddit: 2 communities
- Quora: 1 communities
- Telegram: 1 communities