WikiSummaries

What WikiSummaries is

WikiSummaries is a free web-based collection of book summaries focused on literature. Readers can browse summaries and contribute to them; the site welcomes participation from anyone. If a book is missing, a reader can begin a summary with even a short paragraph. Authors and publishers are also invited to add summaries of their works and titles. Summary pages can include plot sections, themes, and an importance section. The page for Isaac Asimov’s *Foundation*, for example, summarizes the novel and identifies its genre and page length. WikiSummaries also displays a Tools button with instructions for finding and copying text on a page. Its free plan costs nothing and includes book summaries and community contributions. The service is available on the web, with literature analysis listed among its areas of coverage.

Who it suits

WikiSummaries suits readers looking for book summaries and people willing to contribute to a literature collection. Authors and publishers can also add summaries of their works and titles.

Getting started

1. Open https://wikisummaries.org/ in a web browser
2. Browse an existing book summary
3. Use the Tools button for page text instructions
4. Start a summary for a book not yet covered
5. Submit a paragraph or a fuller contribution

Verdict

WikiSummaries combines free literature summaries with open contributions from readers, authors, and publishers. Its pages can cover plot, themes, and a work’s importance, while readers can start entries for books not yet included.