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Would you recommend this product?
Miles Scherrernibble.fm
Maker
As almost everything about Goodreads is broken, readers do not have a great community to discover, recommend and discuss books while authors lack a good channel to interact with their readers.
Readers hack other social platforms like #bookstagram-ers do on IG, #booktube-rs do on YouTube or move the discussion to Reddit. But these platforms are not built for books.
This is why we built Bookself.app. Currently we are a drop in replacement for Goodreads and over the coming months we are launching premium audiobook and ebook content to the app with a new, more flexible pricing model for digital books.
In the meantime, join the book club and let us know all your feedback!
joshua bradleyPassionate about making life better
@miles_scherrer +1 for Goodreads sync not working. Logged in on the web ... hit button, busted.
Miles Scherrernibble.fm
Maker
Niklas PivicTech Writer, music lover, avid reader.
@airjoshb @miles_scherrer Is there a fix coming for the Goodreads import? In Bookself I have 289 books after having run the Goodreads import, but in Goodreads, I have 1348 books.
Miles Scherrernibble.fm
Maker
@airjoshb @niklaspivic666 Hmm we did fix it and also added import of book reviews, let me know your goodreads user link in DM and we will find the issue.
Niklas PivicTech Writer, music lover, avid reader.
@airjoshb @miles_scherrer I've responded, Miles! Now I've got 857 books in Bookself, and more can't be added (when I've tried the import process twice).
Stefan WirthAsync Potato Farmer 24/7
Been using this for a long time and it's impressive to see how far it has come. 🎉✌️
Miles Scherrernibble.fm
Maker
@nafetswirth Thanks Stefan!! 🙏🖖
Jessica MansouratiFounder of Bookself
@nafetswirth Thanks for the support Stefan!
The app is so good that I manually migrated all my books from goodreads even though it was still in beta and buggy as hell.
With the already steady improvements I am looking forward to see where it goes from here! 💫
Miles Scherrernibble.fm
Maker
@rogerolden Thanks for bearing with us Roger :P
Jessica MansouratiFounder of nibble.fm!
Maker
@rogerolden getting there, step by step!
joshua bradleyPassionate about making life better
@rogerolden I'm curious what you found so good that you manually migrated your books? What are the killer features for you? I like the idea of a better Goodreads a lot, but am not finding enough of a reason to spend the time. Even after going back and forth with import issues, it only got about 40% of my Goodreads.
Arjun SundararajanTech Founder
Finally a version of goodreads that cares about users. Can I import my goodreads profile ? The iOS app is fantastic. Wish the web app receives some love.
Miles Scherrernibble.fm
Maker
Love that I'm able to actually discuss my reads and that it's simple, unlike Goodreads that's becoming so messy!
Giacomo BarbieriTech Blogger, Community Manager
Wow, finally a good Goodreads alternative! I wandered a bit in all the section ( really neat, congrats), but for me to definitely switch to this I need two features:
- Log pages read while the book is in 'Reading'
- Submit new books via ISBN scan or manually
Also, the Goodreads import seems not to work :)
Miles Scherrernibble.fm
Maker
@ijaack94 Thanks!
- Page logging is actually available for most books if you open the book's main page under the "Your reading" headline. We also compute total pages read overall which you can track in the achievements page on your profile (were you also can set reading goals and daily reminders). If you cannot find it, let me know which book and we will add the page number data :)
- Yes, that would be neat!
- Make sure you are logged in on the web since this is still only a web feature and we will work on improving it in the meantime!
Giacomo BarbieriTech Blogger, Community Manager
@miles_scherrer OK, I tried with a couple of books but I didn't manage to do it :(
I also tried multiple times for Goodreads import, but It didn't work, also if I have an active session in Goodreads..:(
Miles Scherrernibble.fm
Maker
Giacomo BarbieriTech Blogger, Community Manager
@miles_scherrer I don't know, it still doesn't work: I signed with Facebook on both accounts, is that ok? Don't know what to think of anymore :(
Miles Scherrernibble.fm
Maker
Best way to keep track of books I want to read and increase how much I'm reading by getting inspired by others!
Miles Scherrernibble.fm
Maker
@carro_hjelm1 Thanks Carro!!
JC AlvarezBuilding Clarify.so
This is awesome! As I'm trying to import from Goodreads it just says Stacking books... and I'm doing this from my browser
Miles Scherrernibble.fm
Maker
@jcalvarezjr We need to polish this feature but the most common issue is that you need to be logged in to Bookself in the web browser before authenticating Goodreads. It is currently a web feature only so if you got directed from the mobile app, log in to Bookself in your mobile browser too.
JC AlvarezBuilding Clarify.so
@miles_scherrer no worries, I just manually added my books. Really got a give it to you, this is very clean and simple. I'll be using this as a Goodreads replacement! Looking forward to what else you've got planned for it.
Miles Scherrernibble.fm
Maker
@tom_pryor Now it should be fixed! If you get the same no response, try with incognito mode and it should work :)
Miles Scherrernibble.fm
Maker
@jcalvarezjr Thanks! We are primarily looking to add more content (audiobooks, ebooks), improved threading in chats for book discussions and stats/achievements/challenges. Curious to hear what would be valuable for you!
Seriously good discovery and the platform is true mobile first. I love that I can see books that my family and friends are reading and can text and comment based on their reading habits. And finally I can have my want-to-read list in its right element, which is not Google Keep. Also, my mother is a librarian and approves. G-R-E-A-T app!