Bookshelf

Bookshelf is a minimalist, open-source platform for organizing and exploring your reading life. It allows you to catalogue your books, track reading progress, record thoughts, and revisit highlights—all in a privacy-first, distraction-free environment. As an alternative to Goodreads, StoryGraph, and Libib, Bookshelf puts user control and data ownership at the forefront.Designed for self-hosting, it provides a personal book-tracking experience free from ads, algorithms, and social pressure. With a sleek interface and easy setup, Bookshelf is ideal for readers, students, and researchers who want to privately manage their library and insights.

Key Features Include:

Book Collection Management: Add, tag, and organize books with cover art and metadata. Reading Progress Tracking: Log start/finish dates, progress updates, and personal notes. Self-Hosting Support: Run on your own server with full control over your data. Minimalist Design: A clutter-free, responsive interface optimized for all devices. Private by Default: No tracking, no ads, and no forced integrations.

Use Cases Include:

Personal Reading Log: Keep track of what you read, when, and what you thought. Library Organizer: Maintain a digital record of physical or digital books. Quote & Highlight Tracker: Store notes and insights from your reading. Goal Setting: Set and track yearly reading goals. Privacy-Friendly Goodreads Alternative: A personal book database with no data mining.