Import your Goodreads library into BookWard
Moving to a new book tracker should not mean starting over. Bring your ratings and shelves with you in a few minutes.
Export from Goodreads
In Goodreads, open My Books, choose Import and export, then Export Library. Goodreads prepares a CSV file for you to download.
Drop the file into BookWard
In BookWard, choose Add books, then Add several at once, then Import from Goodreads, and select the file. It stays in your browser while BookWard reads it.
Review and add
Your ratings and shelves come across. Choose Read, Want to read, or skip for any book, then add them all. BookWard matches each one to a real book record with a cover and year.
Works with StoryGraph exports too
Any CSV file with book titles works, including exports from StoryGraph. You can also paste a plain list of titles, or paste your Audible, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble library and let BookWard pick out the books.
Your data stays yours
You can export your BookWard library as a spreadsheet or full backup any time, so you can always take it with you.
What comes across
- Titles and authors.
- Your star ratings.
- Your shelves (read, want to read).
- Your written reviews, which become notes you can search and edit.
After the import, BookWard matches each book to a real book record in the background, adding covers, first-publication years, and the correct spelling.
Looking for a Goodreads alternative?
Many readers want a tracker that remembers why they liked a book, not just how many stars they gave it. BookWard keeps your reasons and notes, then uses them to recommend what to read next, write chapter-by-chapter Book Companions, and show real samples. Your import means you can try it without losing anything.
Tips for a smooth import
- Export from Goodreads first, then import the whole file so your shelves stay organized.
- Use the review step to mark any book you would rather skip.
- Rate a few more books after importing so recommendations have plenty to work with.
Common questions
Will my Goodreads ratings and shelves be kept?
Yes. When your export includes them, BookWard reads each book's title, author, rating, shelf, and your review text, and brings them across. You can adjust any book's shelf before adding.
Does importing change or delete anything on Goodreads?
No. BookWard only reads the file you choose. Your Goodreads account is not touched.
Can I import from StoryGraph or another app?
Yes, as long as the export is a CSV with at least a title column. You can also paste a plain list of titles or paste your Audible, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble library and let BookWard pick out the books.
What if a book cannot be matched?
BookWard flags titles it cannot confirm so you can check the spelling before adding them. Books that are matched get the right cover, author, and year.
Bring your library over
Sign up free, import your Goodreads export, and get recommendations from what you already rated.
Free while in beta. No credit card needed.