Want to read more with your kids? Start a book club with friends? Get into a new genre? No matter what your bookworm goals are, these apps give the gentle nudge you need to reach them.
When you want to find like-minded readers
Goodreads is a social network centred entirely around books. See what your friends are reading, read reviews of that book you've been meaning to buy or show off about the number of titles you've devoured this year. It's a fantastic community of bibliophiles.
To borrow ebooks for free
Use this must-have app to check out and enjoy ebooks, audiobooks and magazines from your local library. All you need is a library card!
When you want to hit your #bookgoals
It's tough to schedule out some time to curl up with a good book. Bookly sends a gentle notification reminding you to take a book break. You can track how many pages you've read, hours you've spent and titles you've finished. If you note down thoughts and memorable quotes for later you can also receive in-app achievements to keep you motivated.
When you're reading with kids
If you're reading with or to children, Epic! is a must. There are more than 40,000 high-quality books and audiobooks in the app, with hundreds more added each week. With a monthly subscription, parents can choose from a variety of topics such as Living Things, Fantasy and Space to tailor the app to your child.
When you're a non-fiction fan
If you're looking for biographies, history and other non-fiction delivered in condensed form, get Blinkist. The app offers more than 5,000 titles for you to work through, with new books added every month. Whether you want to learn more about economics or even psychology, the app's bite-sized text and audio summaries will have you calling yourself Einstein in no time!
