Simply add a book with its total page count, then update the current page as you read. The progress bar on each "Reading" book card shows your advancement visually. When you finish a book, mark it as "Finished" and optionally rate it with stars.

All your book data is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This means your reading list persists even after closing the browser, and no data is sent to any server. For extra safety, use the Export button to download a JSON backup of your entire library.

Yes! Use the Import button to upload a properly formatted JSON file. You can also export your current list, edit the JSON in any text editor to add bulk entries, and re-import it. This makes it easy to migrate from Goodreads, Notion, or a spreadsheet by converting your data to our JSON format.

Each book can be assigned a genre when you add or edit it. Use the search bar to quickly filter books by title, author, or genre. The four main tabs — All, To Read, Reading, Finished — help you navigate by reading status. For deeper organization, use consistent genre labels like "Sci-Fi", "Non-Fiction", or "Mystery".

A well-balanced reading list includes a mix of genres, formats, and difficulty levels. Aim for diversity — fiction and non-fiction, classics and contemporary works. Keep your "To Read" list manageable (10–30 books) to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Regularly review and prune books that no longer interest you. Tracking your reading helps you discover patterns in your habits and preferences.

While this tool focuses on list management and progress tracking, the Finished counter and statistics panel help you monitor how many books you've completed. Use the stats dashboard to see your total finished books and pages read — perfect for tracking against a personal annual reading goal like "read 24 books this year" or "read 10,000 pages."

Absolutely! The entire interface is fully responsive and works beautifully on phones and tablets. The book grid adapts from multiple columns on desktop to a clean single or double column layout on mobile. All modals, buttons, and forms are touch-optimized for on-the-go reading list management.

A digital reading list helps you remember recommendations, plan your next read, avoid re-buying books you already own, and track your intellectual growth over time. Seeing your "Finished" shelf grow is incredibly motivating. Plus, reviewing past reads with ratings helps you make better future book choices and deepens your engagement with each book.

Practice mindful curation: periodically review your "To Read" shelf and ask yourself if each book still excites you. Remove titles that were added impulsively. Consider using a "Maybe Later" approach — if you're unsure about a book, remove it; you can always add it back. A shorter, intentional reading list leads to more actual reading and less guilt.

Use the Export feature to download your reading list as a JSON file, which you can share with friends who also use this tool. They can import it to see your recommendations. For casual sharing, the statistics panel gives you a quick summary (books finished, pages read, average rating) that's easy to screenshot and post on social media or book clubs.