A reading group that is associated with an ebook is defined, the reading group including a master device and one or more follower devices. A synchronization command is received from the master device to synchronize the reading location of the one or more follower devices to a read section, the read section specifying a portion of the ebook. The synchronization command is provided to the one or more follower devices, and in response to receiving the synchronization command the one or more follower devices are configured to present the ebook in accordance with the read section.