Books Chat Room – Discuss Books & Literature

The books room moves at a slower pace than most chat rooms. Users share what they are currently reading, what they think of it, and what they plan to read next. Tell the room what you are reading and you will usually get opinions and recommendations.

If you are looking for something new to read, ask. Mention a few books or authors you like, and other users will suggest similar ones. The room is full of readers with wide taste, so you will get a range of answers.

Some users organize informal book clubs in the room. They pick a book, set a date to finish it, and come back to discuss it. If you want to join one, ask in the room. If you want to start one, propose a book and see who is interested.

For a smaller discussion, click a username to open a private, encrypted chat. You can talk about a book in detail without the noise of the public room.

The room does not favor literary fiction over genre fiction. Fantasy, sci-fi, romance, thriller, horror, and non-fiction all have a place here. Snobbery about what counts as real reading is not welcome.

If you want to talk about manga, the anime room also covers manga. The books room is more focused on novels, non-fiction, and literature in the traditional sense, but manga readers are welcome here too.