How to Use The World of Books

Your complete guide to starting discussions and writing reviews

How to Start Discussions

Share your thoughts, ask questions, and connect with fellow book lovers through discussions.

1

Go to the Discussions Page

Click "Discussions" in the navigation menu or the "Join Discussions" button on the homepage.

2

Click "Start New Discussion"

Look for the prominent red button at the top of the discussions page.

3

Fill Out the Discussion Form

Add a compelling title, choose a category (Fiction, Non-Fiction, etc.), write your discussion content, and optionally add tags.

4

Submit Your Discussion

Click "Start Discussion" and your post will appear at the top of the discussions list!

💡 Pro Tips for Great Discussions:
  • Use descriptive titles that capture interest
  • Choose the right category to help others find your discussion
  • Add relevant tags like "book recommendations," "author discussion," etc.
  • Ask open-ended questions to encourage responses

How to Write Reviews

Share your opinion about books you've read and help others discover great reads.

1

Multiple Ways to Start a Review

You can start a review from several places:

  • Click "Write Review" on any book card in the Featured Books section
  • Click "Write a Review" button in the Reviews section
  • Click "Write a Review" in the hero section of the homepage
2

Fill in Book Details

Enter the book title and author name. If you clicked from a specific book, the title will be pre-filled.

3

Rate the Book

Click on the stars to give your rating (1-5 stars). Hover over the stars to see the rating before clicking.

4

Write Your Review

Share your honest thoughts about the book. What did you like? What didn't work for you? Would you recommend it?

5

Add Your Name (Optional)

Enter your name or leave it blank to review anonymously.

6

Submit Your Review

Click "Submit Review" and your review will appear in the reviews section!

📝 Writing Great Reviews:
  • Be honest and specific about what you liked/disliked
  • Avoid spoilers or mark them clearly
  • Consider the book's target audience
  • Mention writing style, characters, plot, and pacing
  • Keep it helpful for other readers

Other Features

Like Discussions

Click the heart icon on discussions to show appreciation and help others find popular topics.

Search Discussions

Use the search box on the discussions page to find specific topics, books, or authors.

Filter by Category

Click on category cards (Fiction, Romance, Sci-Fi, etc.) to see discussions from that genre.

Sort Discussions

Use the sort dropdown to organize discussions by most recent, most popular, or most replies.

Quick Start Checklist

New to the site? Here's what to try first:

✅ Browse Featured Books

Check out our curated selection and read existing reviews

✅ Explore Discussions

See what topics the community is talking about

🎯 Write Your First Review

Share your thoughts on a book you've recently read

🎯 Start a Discussion

Ask a question or share a book recommendation

Ready to Get Started?