About Book of the Month
Every month, we bring you a shortlist of the best new fiction we’ve come across, with a mix of books likely to be in your sweet spot as well as intriguing outliers. You pick what speaks to you, we send it your way. We’ll see you again in four weeks. Happy reading :) More than just books: Get access to app exclusive content like reviewing the books you’re loving, tracking your path to rewards, and crushing digital challenges (for IRL prizes). Read with your ears: Fit curated audiobooks from every genre into your commute, errands, trips, chores, and relaxation. We make big breaks happen: We’re committed to celebrating and championing emerging authors. Listen to our authors on our podcast, Virtual Book Tour. This app was designed and developed in-house by Book of the Month in New York, NY.
Book of the Month details
Book of the Month is a free Book app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, developed by Book of the Month. It is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 83,343 ratings on the App Store, requires iOS 15.5 or later and is 61 MB to download. It was first released on September 23, 2019 and last updated on September 23, 2026.
- Category
- Book
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (83,343 ratings)
- Price
- Free
- Current version
- 9.20.0
- Size
- 61 MB
- Requires
- iOS 15.5 or later
- Compatibility
- iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
- Languages
- English
- Age rating
- 17+
- Released
- September 23, 2019
- Last updated
- September 23, 2026
- Developer
- Book of the Month
Ratings breakdown
What’s new in Book of the Month
This update includes several behind-the-scenes bug fixes and improvements. Be sure to update today for the best experience!
Version 9.20.0 · Updated September 23, 2026
Book of the Month app privacy
The developer, Book of the Month, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: Device ID
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID, User ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name, Physical Address
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality, Other Purposes
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
Used for: App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book of the Month | 4.9 / 5 (83,343 ratings) | Free | September 23, 2026 |
| PangoBooks: Buy & Sell Books | 4.9 / 5 (16,847) | Free | Sep 18, 2026 |
| NetGalley Shelf | 2.1 / 5 (83) | Free | Aug 13, 2024 |
| Little Free Library | 3.6 / 5 (169) | Free | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Bookly: Book Tracker | 4.6 / 5 (61,532) | Free | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Bookclubs: Organize & Connect | 4.8 / 5 (14,863) | Free | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Fable: Track & Discuss Books | 4.8 / 5 (80,585) | Free | Aug 27, 2026 |