OwlCrate

This bookish social network has a clean, eye catching visual interface that’s really pleasant to scroll through. It’s a small, generally supportive community, but fairly homogenous in book tastes. There’s a LOT of Fantasy and YA discussed. The most active participants all seem pretty demographically similar. It can feel a bit like an echo chamber as everyone appears to be reading the same books. For app improvements, I would love to have members be able to make their own groups or lists, like on Goodreads. And to make the app functional, I need to be able to choose what types of notifications I receive, instead of getting a notification every time someone posts in any group I’m in (some of which are mandatory). Right now responses to my posts are buried in my notifications and I miss them.

It’s a great inclusive book community! It’s easy to use and everyone is so nice! If you are looking for a fun book community check it out!

After years of following tons of Facebook and instagrams just to get book recommendations I am in love. This unbelievable app brings it all together in one place without having to sift through ads and random additions to your stream. The groups allow you to choose the genres and activities that appeal to you and the community of people is so outstanding. It’s only been a month but I have already made new book connections and the upcoming author chats have me doing a happy dance. Best news? It’s all free!!! Chats, books discussions, challenges, data tracking, author chats and SO MUCH MORE! Updates are continuously happening and I love that if I think wow this option would be incredible if it could be tweaked to include…wishes do come true.

Love it and it’s easy to use!

I’m so happy a space like The Nest has been created. It’s a space where you can feel like you are on Bookstagram or BookTok but it’s only people who are there for the same reason as you—to share a love of books! There is space to discuss topics outside of books (ie TV, journals, cozy crafting) but the primary focus is books. It’s an incredibly positive community where everyone seeks to support you and your reading life!

This was the book app missing from my life. I love it so much. I love the challenges and the readalongs! So great!

I am really enjoying this app. I have met so many new people and found so many books to add to my TBR. the different groups are a perfect way to find new recs. Plus a reading challenge! Let’s hear it for competitive reading!!!

I understand wanting to keep the space positive but this isn’t the supportive bookish community I’ve come to know and love… guidelines aren’t clear and there are some questionable things I’ve come across.

I am still pretty new to the app but so far I love how in one place I can find another person who loves reading or writing as much as I do

Finally, an app that is dedicated solely to books and lets you connect with other readers! I've already added to my TBR and there are so many more cool features going to roll out soon. Plus, it's always going to be free and ad-free.