The Literary Home for Arab Readers
ملتقى القراء العرب
Discover, track, and discuss books — with a platform that truly gets Arabic literature.
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10 essential works that define modern Arabic fiction — from Naguib Mahfouz to contemporary voices.
What Readers Are Saying
From readers across the Arab world and beyond
Why KitabHub?
Built for the Arabic-speaking literary world — and everyone who loves books
| Feature | KitabHub | Goodreads |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic language support | ||
| RTL interface | ||
| AI book recommendations | ||
| Reading circles | ||
| Author AMAs | ||
| Author newsletters | ||
| Community book tags | Limited | |
| Literary awards tracking | Limited | |
| MENA bookstores (Jarir, Neel Wa Furat) | ||
| Reading clubs | ||
| Free to use |
✓ Native Arabic support · ✓ RTL interface · ✓ MENA literary community
Everything you need
Your Reading Life, Beautifully Organized
حياتك القرائية، منظّمة بشكل جميل
Smart Library
Track every book you read, want to read, or are reading now. Organize across custom shelves and import from Goodreads in minutes.
Highlights & Notes
Save your favourite passages and personal insights. Build a personal anthology of the lines that moved you.
Book Clubs
Join reading communities and discuss books together. From intimate circles to large literary clubs across the Arab world.
AI Recommendations
Get personalized book suggestions powered by AI — tuned for Arabic and MENA literary tastes, not just Western bestsellers.
Reading Challenges
Join community challenges, set personal goals, and earn achievements. Read more intentionally, together.
MENA & Arabic Focus
Discover the best Arabic and MENA literature. Full RTL support, Arabic search, and a catalogue built for the Arab reader.
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How It Works
Add your books
Import your reading history from Goodreads via CSV, or scan ISBN barcodes to instantly add books to your library.
Track your progress
Log reading sessions, save highlights, write reviews, and watch your year-in-books unfold in beautiful stats.
Connect & Discover
Join reading clubs, follow readers with similar taste, and get AI-powered recommendations you won't find anywhere else.
Pricing
Free to start, premium for power readers
Everything you need is free. Upgrade when you want more.
Free
Forever free
- Unlimited book library
- Reading goals & progress tracking
- Write reviews & highlights
- Join reading clubs
- Discover books & collections
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For power readers
- Everything in Free, plus:
- AI reading companion & recommendations
- Focus mode & reading timer
- Vocabulary tracker & word notes
- Reading personality insights
- API access & data export
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is KitabHub?
KitabHub is a literary social platform for Arab readers, authors, publishers, and book lovers worldwide. You can discover books, track your reading, write reviews, join book clubs, and connect with a community that truly understands Arabic literature.
Is KitabHub free?
Yes — KitabHub is free to join and use. You can discover books, write reviews, join clubs, and track your reading at no cost. We also offer premium features for power readers and professional tools for authors and publishers.
Does KitabHub support Arabic books?
Absolutely. Arabic literature is at the heart of KitabHub. We have a deep catalogue of Arabic books — novels, poetry, non-fiction — alongside works in translation. The platform supports both RTL Arabic and LTR English interfaces seamlessly.
How is KitabHub different from Goodreads?
KitabHub was built specifically for the Arab reading world. Unlike Goodreads, we offer full Arabic language and RTL support, AI-powered recommendations tuned for MENA literary tastes, native integration with regional bookstores like Jarir and Neel Wa Furat, author AMAs, and a community that actively discusses Arabic and Arab-world literature.
Can I import my Goodreads library?
Yes. KitabHub supports importing your reading history and shelves from Goodreads via CSV export. You can bring your entire library, reading lists, and ratings over in minutes.