Five must-have apps for bookworms

The weather is getting colder and it’s making us want to curl up on the sofa with a good old-fashioned paperback. But for those who take a more digital approach to reading, these five apps are well worth seeking out. romance, horror, business, kids, and religion to name just a few. Available on iOS and Android.

Unlimited Books For Kids Read the gruesome tales from the Goosebumps series, or join in with the adventures of the mischievous Peter Rabbit – or whatever else your little one likes to read. The Epic! Unlimited Books for Kids app will definitely keep them occupied. The app includes more than 25,000 free books, with more added every week. It can be used online or offline too, and is a fantastic source to encourage reading at an early age. Available on iOS and Android.

If you appreciate a good magazine, then the Issuu app is a must-have. It caters for everyone with magazines for foodies and fashionistas – so whatever you like to peruse, Issuu probably has it. The app hosts over 20,000 magazines available for a digital flick through every day and has over 30 languages. Available on iOS and Android.

It’s described as a library in a pocket and we’re not surprised.

The renowned Kindle app from Amazon gives users access to millions of books, as well as national and international publications. You don’t need a Kindle to use it either – there are more than one million free books to get you started, including classics like Treasure Island and Pride and Prejudice. Available on iOS and Android.

Spider Man, Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk – this great app has thousands of free comics to download featuring everyone’s favourite superheroes and villains. Available on iOS and Android.