About
Track your reading life with the app that actually gets out of your way.
BookOwl makes it effortless to build your personal library, track what you're reading, and discover your next favorite book — all without the clutter.
IMPORT YOUR LIBRARY INSTANTLY
Switching from Goodreads? Bring everything with you. Import your entire reading history, ratings, and shelves in one tap. No data left behind.
SCAN BOOKS IN SECONDS
Point your camera at any barcode. BookOwl identifies it instantly and adds it to your library. Stack of books to add? Scan them all in one session.
RATE WITH PRECISION
Half-star and quarter-star ratings. No more agonizing over whether a book is a 3 or a 4. Rate exactly how you feel.
ORGANIZE YOUR WAY
Create custom shelves for any purpose — "Beach Reads," "Book Club," "Lent to Friends" — alongside smart reading statuses. Filter and search to find any book in seconds.
DISCOVER YOUR READING IDENTITY
BookOwl goes beyond stats. Your Reading Autobiography captures your journey as a reader — the themes you love, how your tastes have evolved, and the story your bookshelf tells about you.
FIND YOUR NEXT READ
Get personalized recommendations based on your history. Explore author pages, browse multiple editions, and discover new voices.
BUILT FOR READERS, NOT ADVERTISERS
No ads. No engagement tricks. Just a calm, thoughtful space for your reading life.
What you'll find:
Barcode scanner — add books in seconds
Goodreads CSV import
Half-star and quarter-star ratings
Custom shelves and collections
Reading progress tracking with page counts
Yearly reading goals and streaks
Reading Autobiography and personality insights
Personalized book recommendations
Private notes on any book
Multiple editions support
Detailed author pages
Favorite book showcase on your profile
Follow friends and see what they're reading
Multiple themes and app icons
And more
Whether you read 5 books a year or 50, BookOwl helps you remember every one. Start building your reading story today.