A book tracker that remembers why you loved it
Keep every book you have read and want to read in one beautiful place, with real covers, ratings, and the notes that make a list feel like a library.
See your reading as a wall of covers
Switch between a detailed list and a cover wall. Books show their real covers and first publication year, so your shelf looks like the books you actually hold.
- Read and want-to-read shelves
- Sort by recently added, rating, or best fit
- Search real books by title or author
Rate it, then say why
A star rating tells you how much you liked a book. Tapping what stood out and writing a line about why tells BookWard, and future you, what to look for next.
- One-tap reasons like practical or gripping
- Your own notes on every book
- Everything feeds your recommendations
Search real books, or import your library
Type a title and choose the exact match with cover and year, add several at once, or import your whole Goodreads library.
- Matched to real book records
- Paste a list or import a CSV
- No duplicates, no typos
Track the books you have read, and the ones you want to read
A book tracker should make it easy to answer three questions: what have I read, what do I want to read, and what did I think of it? BookWard keeps a Read shelf and a Want to read shelf, shows real book covers and first-publication years, and lets you sort by what you added, how you rated it, or how well it fits you.
What a good reading log remembers
- Your rating. Stars are quick and easy to compare across the years.
- Your reasons. Tap what stood out: changed how I think, practical and usable, beautifully written, too long, hard to follow.
- Your own notes. A line or two in your own words is worth more than a star rating a year later.
- The right book. Each book is matched to a real record with its cover, author, and year, so you never end up with three different editions of the same title.
Who BookWard is for
- Readers who finish a book and forget why they loved it.
- People switching from another book tracker who do not want to start over. Import your Goodreads library in minutes.
- Students and book club members who want notes they can find again.
- Anyone rebuilding a reading habit who wants a simple, encouraging shelf.
Your data stays yours
Your shelf, ratings, and notes are private to your account. You can export your library as a spreadsheet or a full backup file whenever you like. Read the privacy policy for the details.
Common questions
What is the best way to track books I have read?
Keep one place for every book, with a rating and a note about why it worked or did not. A good reading log is more than a list of titles: the reasons are what help you choose your next book. BookWard stores your rating, one-tap reasons such as practical or gripping, and your own notes for every book.
Can I keep a want-to-read list?
Yes. BookWard has two shelves, Read and Want to read. Books on your want-to-read list can be sorted by how well they fit you, so the best next read rises to the top.
Does BookWard track reading progress or pages?
Not yet. BookWard focuses on what you have read, what you want to read, and why. It does not track page-by-page progress today.
Is there a book tracker app for my phone?
BookWard works in your phone's web browser with a layout designed for small screens, so you can add and rate books anywhere. Sign in at app.bookward.ai.
Start your shelf in a minute
Sign up free, add a few books you love, and BookWard starts finding what to read next.
Free while in beta. No credit card needed.