# Book of the Month

> Fiction Forward

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bookofthemonth](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bookofthemonth)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bookofthemonth`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Book of the Month
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 249,076
- **Rating:** 4.69 / 5 (8,289 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.14.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2020-06-09
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 80 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bookofthemonth)
- **Website:** [https://bookofthemonth.com/](https://bookofthemonth.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://bookofthemonth.com/privacy-policy](https://bookofthemonth.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Book of the Month curates a monthly shortlist of the best new fiction, blending favorites with intriguing outliers. You pick what speaks to you, and we deliver it to your reading list, with a four-week refresh cycle.

Beyond books, unlock app-exclusive content, track rewards, complete digital challenges for real prizes, and enjoy curated audiobooks. Celebrate emerging authors with the Virtual Book Tour podcast; this in-house extension is built in New York, NY.

## Rankings

- #143,463 — Overall
- #27 — month

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.bookofthemonth.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Users praise Book of the Month for its broad selections, monthly pick flexibility, and value, plus discovering lesser-known authors. Repeated complaints focus on app instability, browsing/browsing visuals, and mixed views on price/value and support. Improving reliability and UX while sustaining strong selections and perks would address the main drawbacks.

### Pros

- Great variety of authors and genres.
- Flexible monthly picks with the option to receive multiple books and good value.
- Easy to use and enjoyable for book lovers; cross-device usability.
- Helps discover lesser-known authors and new genres.
- Member perks and good pricing/value.

### Cons

- App instability and performance issues (crashes, slow response, loading failures).
- Inability to browse effectively (no book covers/images; browsing is hard).
- Pricing/value concerns (some feel it’s not worth the cost vs libraries or cheaper options).
- Customer support experiences vary (some reports of unhelpful or slow support).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bookofthemonth)