Video chat and talk books with someone new
Whatever's on your nightstand right now, it's a great reason to start a conversation. Jump on a call, bring up what you're reading, and see where it goes.
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Talking about books is a great way to break the ice
A shared interest gives a conversation with a stranger somewhere to start. Chatingly doesn't match you by interest yet - every match is random, the same as the rest of the site - but bringing up books is one of the fastest ways to find out if you've got something in common with whoever you land on.
A better opener than small talk
"What are you reading right now?" gives a conversation with a stranger somewhere real to go, instead of the weather.
Instant re-matching
Landed on someone who doesn't read? Click Next and you're talking to someone else in seconds.
Recommendations from real people
Find out what people are actually reading and loving right now - a better signal than a star rating.
Free, always on
No book club to schedule around, no waiting for a meetup. Open the site and start.
How it works
Start
Click Start a Conversation and allow camera access.
Match
You're connected instantly with another person, live on video.
Talk
Bring up books - it's a great icebreaker, and a lot of people on Chatingly are into it too.
Next
Not vibing? Click Next to end the call and match again immediately.
Frequently asked questions
Will I only get matched with other readers?+
No - Chatingly doesn't filter matches by interest yet, so this page connects you into the same random matching as the rest of the site. It's a genuinely good place to find someone into books and start that conversation, but it isn't a guaranteed reader-only match. If it's not a fit, click Next and try again.
Do I need to sign up?+
No account or sign-up is required. Grant camera access, click Start, and you're in a live conversation.
Is it free?+
Yes, Chatingly is free to use.
What if the person I match with doesn't read?+
Click Next to end the call and start a new one. Random matching means not every call will click - that's normal.
Is it safe to video chat with strangers about books?+
Chatingly runs active content moderation on every call and lets you end a conversation or report someone instantly. Read our full safety guidelines for details on what's enforced.
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