100% free — always Works offline Syncs across all your devices iOS · Android · iPad · Desktop

A beautiful log of every book
you've ever finished

Track completed books, rate them 1–5 stars, and build a personal library you're proud of. Your shelf lives safely in the cloud and syncs locally — so it's always with you, even when you're offline.

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Cloud-backed. Offline-ready. Always free.
A free account keeps your library safe, synced, and accessible on every device you own.
Safely in the cloud
Your library is stored on our servers. Switch phones, lose a device, or reinstall — your entire reading history comes right back.
Synced locally too
A copy lives on your device so the app works offline. Browse, add, and rate books without any internet connection. Syncs when you reconnect.
One account, every device
Sign in on your phone, iPad, or laptop and see the same library everywhere. A quick email validation keeps your shelf uniquely yours.
What it does
Everything you need to track your reading

Simple, focused tools for readers who want to remember what they've read — and how they felt about it.

Log completed books
Record every book you finish and build your personal reading history over time.
1–5 star ratings
Rate each book so future-you remembers exactly how you felt when you turned the last page.
Format tracking
Tag each book as the format you actually read it in.
Paperback eBook Audiobook
Rich book data — free
Covers, authors, and metadata pulled automatically from Google Books and Open Library at no cost to you.
Adding books
Three ways to build your shelf

Add one book at a time or load your whole back-catalogue in one go.

Search & manual entry
Type a title or author name and pick from results powered by Google Books and Open Library. Done in seconds.
Barcode scanner
Point your camera at the book's ISBN barcode — the app finds it and fills everything in automatically.
CSV batch import
Already tracking books in a spreadsheet? Upload your CSV and import your entire back-catalogue at once.
Your account
A free account that earns its place

We ask for an email and a quick validation — not to sell you anything, but so your library is always uniquely yours and safely backed up, no matter what happens to your device.

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Create your free account
Sign up with your email. We send a validation link — one click and you're reading. No credit card, no subscription, no catch.
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Your library syncs everywhere
Books added on your phone appear on your tablet and desktop automatically. One library, all your devices, always up to date.
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Read and log offline
A local copy stays on your device so you can browse, add, and rate books with no internet. Changes sync automatically when you reconnect.
Your data, your way
Export anytime — no lock-in, ever

Your library belongs to you. Take a copy with you whenever you like, in whichever format suits you best.

Export as CSV
Open in Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets. Great for personal analysis, sharing, or moving to another app.
Export as JSON
Full structured data export — perfect for developers or transferring your complete library anywhere you choose.
Book data powered by
Google Books
Open Library

Free, open APIs — no cost ever passed on to you

Install the app
No app store. No download fee.

Works on every platform. Install directly from your browser — iOS, Android, iPad, and desktop all supported.

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Open myreadingalcove.com in Safari
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Tap the Share icon at the bottom of your screen
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Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen"
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Tap Add — it's on your home screen!
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Open myreadingalcove.com in Chrome
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Tap the three-dot menu in the top right
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Tap "Add to Home Screen"
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Tap Install — done!
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Open myreadingalcove.com in Chrome or Edge
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Click the install icon in the address bar
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Click Install — opens like a native app
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