Follow a reader
Use the follow button on a reader’s profile. Following is different from accepting an introduction and does not automatically open a private conversation.
Prepare my profile →Market controls currency, catalogue and payment options; it does not change your language.
Create a free reading profile, discover book friends through favourite books, authors, genres and hobbies, and optionally meet readers in your city or district without publishing your address.
Explore the wider community or choose city and district discovery when you want a local book friend.Build a reading profile and discover people with shared books, authors and interests. Explore worldwide or in your city, send an introduction and continue the conversation after your request is accepted.
Add favourite books, authors, genres and a short introduction. Complete missing profile details and check your account's access requirements.
Edit my profile →Browse global, city or district views. Shared interests suggest conversation starters; a matching score is not a guarantee of trustworthiness.
Discover readers →Send a thoughtful introduction. Once accepted, continue in messages and discuss a shared read in book rooms.
Explore book rooms →Start with a reader’s profile. Choose between following their profile, requesting a private conversation or reading with a group.
Use the follow button on a reader’s profile. Following is different from accepting an introduction and does not automatically open a private conversation.
Prepare my profile →Mention a shared book and introduce yourself. The recipient can accept or decline; you can cancel a pending request. An accepted introduction opens private messaging.
Discover readers →Create or join a club, add books to a reading list and agree on target dates. Discuss the reading in club chat. Account access requirements apply to voice and video calls.
Explore book clubs →Ask something you genuinely want to know. These are examples, not messages sent on your behalf.
We seem to enjoy the same author. Which book would you recommend next?
I just finished this novel. Without spoilers, which character stayed with you?
I would like to read a few chapters each week and share thoughts. Would that pace work for you?
Start with a work you can both access. Discuss whether you prefer print, digital or audio.
Choose a realistic weekly chapter or page target, without pressure to keep up.
Agree which chapters are safe to discuss and warn before sharing spoilers.
Reflect on the finished book and choose the next one. Use a club reading list for a larger group.
Shared reading interests are not identity checks or a guarantee of trust. You decide how quickly to connect and what to share.
Read the privacy information →Manage discovery scope, contact requests and online visibility in settings. Turn discovery off when you want to leave it.
Do not share home addresses, payment details or identity documents. Avoid suspicious links and requests for money.
Decline unwanted requests. Use profile or messaging controls to block or report inappropriate behaviour.
Choose a busy public place for a first meeting and tell someone you trust. Meeting in person is optional.
Discover how another reader experiences a book you love. Explore shared books, authors and genres, then mention a specific book in your first introduction.
Explore readers by city or district without publishing a full address. Get to know people on the platform first; if you meet in person, choose a public place and protect your personal details.
Create a book club or accept an invitation. Plan your list and target dates together. Use book rooms for audio or video discussions about what you read.
Sign in, complete your reader profile and activate the feature. If your account needs a membership, the page links to the available plans.
Choose global, city or district visibility in settings, manage incoming contact and online visibility, or switch the feature off. Do not publish your home address or private contact details.
Messaging starts after an introduction request is accepted. You can decline incoming requests or cancel a pending request you sent.
Discuss books in book rooms and discover reviews and short quotations on book pages. Label spoilers and do not share an entire copyrighted work.
No. Following a profile does not open private messaging. A recipient must accept an introduction before that conversation opens.
Anyone can read this guide. Account features such as reader discovery and introductions are subject to membership requirements. The page links to membership options when access is required.
Results depend on active profiles, visibility and your selected scope. Try a broader scope, simplify your search and complete your reading preferences. Matches are not guaranteed.
It reflects shared profile interests, including books, authors and genres. It does not verify identity or guarantee trustworthiness or friendship.
Book rooms and club meeting areas connect readers through the existing calling system. Account access requirements and browser microphone or camera permissions apply.
No. Reading lists help you plan. Check the book page for available reading, listening or purchase options.
Add favourite books, authors and genres to your profile. Explore shared interests and send a short introduction. Once accepted, continue in messages or start regular reading in a club. Location sharing is optional; you control visibility and contact preferences.
Create a club, invite readers and choose your next books together. Keep your reading order, target dates and conversations in one place.
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