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HackerBooks catalogs every book HN readers have cited
What is HackerBooks – HackerTube, but for books mentioned on HN?
HackerBooks scrapes Hacker News comment threads from 2007 to 2026 and builds a searchable catalogue of the books that show up most often. The list is ranked by the number of distinct commenters who mention each title, with Open Library as a fallback for missing data.
Who it is for
If you’re a developer or founder looking for the reading habits of the tech community, you can spot trends or find recommendations without digging through threads.
How to try it
Open https://hackerbooks.org in a browser