Question 1

How do I get started with Bookshelf?

Accepted Answer

Simply download the app from the App Store and start adding books to your personal library, no account needed. You can scan book barcodes, search by title, or browse our curated collections.

Question 2

Is Bookshelf free?

Accepted Answer

Bookshelf offers both free and premium features. Basic book tracking is free, while advanced features like unlimited collections and enhanced analytics require a subscription.

Question 3

Can I import my existing reading data (e.g. from Goodreads)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can import your reading history from Goodreads and other popular reading platforms to get started quickly with your existing library.

Question 4

Can I share my books and collections with friends?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can create public collections that others can discover and follow. You can also create private collections for personal organization or share specific collections via link.

Question 5

Does Bookshelf sync across devices?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Your books, collections, and reading progress sync seamlessly across all your devices using iCloud, so you can pick up where you left off anywhere.

2026 Reading List

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

The Myth of Sisyphus

Annihilation

The Ethics of Ambiguity

Hyperion

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing

Project Hail Mary

Empire of AI

Everybody Wants to Rule the World Except Me

A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor

Being and Time

The Sing Sing Files

Absolution

Acceptance

The Two Fundamental Problems of Ethics

The Castle

The Faggots & Their Friends Between Revolutions

Many Worlds

Fantasy

Non-Places

Sacrament

London

Courage Is Calling

The Dark Forest Theory of the Internet

Interior. Chinatown