How to Download What Are You Reading? The App

What Are You Reading? The App is designed to make reading simpler, more enjoyable, and more social for Australians who love books. Think of it as Goodreads meets The StoryGraph, but built with an Australian voice and community at its heart. Best of all, it is completely FREE.

This guide will help you download and set up What Are You Reading? The App on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

Step 1: Open the App Store

On your iPhone, iPad, or Android device, open the App Store or the Google Play Store.

Step 2: Search for the App

Click on the store’s search bar and type WAYR or What Are You Reading?

Then click search.

Step 3: Find the Correct App

Look through the search results carefully until you find What Are You Reading? The App. It’s the purple one!

If you’re unsure, check the name again before downloading.

Step 4: Download the App

Once you’ve found the correct app, tap the download button.

Note: you’ll likely be asked to enter your Apple ID password, use Face ID, or Touch ID.

Step 5: Wait for the App to Install

The app will now download.

Please wait until the download is complete. This may take a minute or two depending on your internet connection.

Step 6: Open the App

When the download is finished, tap on the app icon.

Step 7: Create Your Account or Import Your Reading Profile

When you first open the app, you’ll be asked to set up your account. You have two options:

You can create a new account by following the on-screen instructions
You can upload your existing profile from Goodreads if you already use those services.

If you’re unsure, choosing to create a brand new account is perfectly fine.

Step 8: Verify Your Email Address

After signing up, check your email inbox. You’ll receive a message asking you to confirm your email address.

Open the email and tap the verification link. This step helps secure your account and ensures everything works properly.

If you do not see the email, check your spam or junk folder.

Step 9: Start Using the App

Once your account is set up and verified, you’re ready to begin. You can:

Add books you’re currently reading
Connect with Australian authors
Build your own digital To Be Read pile
Access exclusive content, like Better Reading Preview and our Stories Behind The Story podcast
Connect with other readers, and so much more.

Are You Ready To Read?

What Are You Reading? The App is designed to make reading more enjoyable, more organised, and more social. Take your time exploring it, build your reading life at your own pace, and enjoy discovering books that stay with you long after the last page.

Start adding your favourites, share what you think, and connect with a community that loves stories as much as you do. Most of all, enjoy the simple pleasure of a great book.