📚 Personal library & mood-based discovery
Because life is too short for a book you're not in the mood for.
MyBookShelf tracks your reading, organizes your library, and helps you choose your next book by mood, pace, and genre — all in one calm, private app.
Signature Feature
Discover books by mood
In the mood for something adventurous and fast-paced? Or a slower, more reflective read? Tag your books with how they make you feel and let your Discover page find the right book for right now.
- 15 moods to tag: adventurous, dark, emotional, funny, romantic, and more
- Pace tagging: slow, medium, or fast — so you pick the right complexity
- Combines with genre and status filters for precise discovery
Insights
Insightful reading stats
See how your reading habits evolve over time. Monthly charts, mood breakdowns, streak tracking, top authors, and annual reading worth give you a clear picture of your reading life.
- Monthly books + pages charts, ratings distribution
- Mood distribution — see what you reach for most
- Reading streaks and annual goal tracking
Smart Recs
AI-powered recommendations
Like having a bookish friend who knows your taste. Our AI learns from your ratings, moods, and reading history to suggest books you'll actually want to read — not just bestsellers.
- Personalized to your library and mood preferences
- Mark as "not interested", "already read", or "hide author"
- AI Chat for deeper recommendations and book conversations
Everything you need to track a reading life
A practical, private book tracker built for readers who want clarity and ownership.
Mood & pace filtering
Tag books by how they make you feel and filter your Discover page by mood, pace, and genre.
Track every reading status
Reading, Finished, To-Read, DNF — keep every book neatly organized in one place.
Rich reading stats
Monthly charts, streak tracking, top authors, mood distribution, and annual reading worth.
Notes, quotes & highlights
Capture quotes, save private notes, and link Kindle highlights directly to books.
Friends & activity feeds
Follow friends, see what they're reading, like and comment on their activity.
Goodreads import
Migrate your entire Goodreads library in one click. Shelves, ratings, and read dates included.
ISBN barcode scanning
Point your camera at a barcode to add a book instantly — no typing required.
Series organization
Group books by series and track your progress through multi-volume works.
Privacy-first by default
Your library is private by default. No ads, no data selling, opt-in analytics only.
Up and running in minutes
From signup to a fully tagged, mood-filtered library — fast.
- 1Sign up free
Create your account. No credit card, no commitment.
- 2Add or import books
Search, scan ISBN, or import from Goodreads. Your library in seconds.
- 3Tag moods & pace
Open any book and tag how it made you feel. 15 moods + 3 pace options.
- 4Discover your next read
Visit Discover, pick your current mood, and find the perfect next book.
Always Free
My BookShelf is free to use. All core features — including mood discovery, stats, and imports — are included.
Complete reading tracker for every reader.
No credit card required.
- Mood & pace tagging + Discover page
- Smart AI book recommendations
- Reading stats with mood distribution
- Goodreads import & CSV export
- Notes, quotes & Kindle highlights
- Friends, activity feeds & social
- ISBN scanning & fast add
- Privacy-first — your data stays yours
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about features, privacy, and getting started.
Is MyBookShelf free to use?
Yes. Core personal library tracking is free, with shelves, reading progress, notes, mood tagging, search, and exports all included.
What is mood-based discovery?
You tag the books you've read with how they made you feel — adventurous, dark, funny, romantic, etc. Then the Discover page lets you filter your library by those moods so you always find the right book for right now.
Can I import from Goodreads?
Yes. Import your library from Goodreads CSV or add books via ISBN scan, title search, or manually. Your data stays portable with full export support.
Is my library private?
MyBookShelf is privacy-first. Your library is hidden by default, analytics are opt-in, and we never sell your data.
Can I export my data?
Absolutely. Export tools are always available so your library is never locked in.
Never read a book you're not in the mood for again.
Join readers who use MyBookShelf to track their library, discover by mood, and keep their reading life organized.
No credit card required. Free forever for core features.