I Built a Goodreads Killer

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- bookshelved.com/club code LAUNCH for $5 off
Apps
- iOS App: apps.apple.com/us/app/bookshe...
- Android App: (coming soon)
Socials
- Discord: / discord
- Twitter: / bookshelvedapp
- Instagram: / bookshelvedapp
My Socials
- / thejohnfish
- / thejohnfish

[@thejohnfish]

For clarity -- the site is obviously free to use, just the completely optional club (where we send you a book/have calls) is paid!

[@alisatoniian9718]

When I got the email, I thought the whole thing is paid and didn't even check out the site... Nice idea though!

[@Dewdrop00]

We are waiting it to be available on Android)

[@nicolecalderon7585]

Is it available in Latin America?

[@mkitche3]

Are you looking for any help building? I some small things here and there I would love to help with, and also love reading and coding.

[@User-ve6bh]

Bro really said “Fine I’ll do it myself”

[@tiramisufm]

I never understood the monopoly that Goodreads has and made projects like these hard to make because of copyright laws. the world is in chronic need of a collaborative space that fosters reading and intellectual discussion. I really hope you don't limit yourself in this venture and explore all the possible ways of directing people to reading more and finding their hidden passions.

[@olicavannadaldin]

Hii, I’m personally a StoryGraph girlie, and what made me change apps was that they built a system where you could pass all your reading history from Goodreads to the new app. I hope this helps! Hi from Argentina!

[@tjdgmlchl6305]

storygraph looks awesome

[@olicavannadaldin]

⁠@@tjdgmlchl6305yeah, i love it

[@ibraomar9460]

You can export your goodreads data by going into the settings!

[@sweetestaphrodite]

Yeah but a con is that it’s hard to find community on storygraph.

[@noidea3326]

Same, storygraph is the best app imo

[@BibiRobbin]

Made an account and poked around a little. (Edit: Thanks for letting me know about migrating goodreads history!) I suggest adding the ability to track audiobook listening hours or percentage completed. Excited to see how it grows!

[@thejohnfish]

you can transfer from GR and storygraph in settings!

[@thejohnfish]

tysm though :D

[@BibiRobbin]

@@thejohnfish great to know!

[@averyinpages]

include an option for potential reading sprints ! they’re super popular in reading spaces for readers to be more productive !! really excited for the launch

[@qrakeration]

I hope it will be like a letterbox just for books

[@tomitzel]

You have no idea how many times I thought about the need for a Goodreads alternative, too bad I didn't start doing it! Looking forward on the development of this project, let me know if you needs a PHP / Python developer on this project.

[@tuluhanbozkurt3225]

rooting for you and ur project. really hope this can become a launching pad for people with different backgrounds to come together under the pretext of reading.

[@aeral_muse]

finally! a proper app for the reading communities that doesn't look like it was built in the 00s. Love GoodReads, but come on, why are they sleeping on their amazing user community, and not updating the app? excited to see how BookShelved develops!!!

[@laurio9892]

Because it was bought by amazon and then they just tossed it to the wayside, forgot about it and didn't keep developing it.

[@sams6454]

I agree but it’s also kinda refreshing when something works and they just leave it alone. Unlike Reddit and others

[@sweetestaphrodite]

⁠@@sams6454I second that actually. I’m sick of the modernisation of apps… which is just making it plainer then it once was

[@aeral_muse]

true, but GR is kind of buggy and leaves a lot to be desired... there's an opp to keep the basics, solve the buggs and add a bit more interactivity, no?@@sams6454

[@aeral_muse]

didn't know, thanks!@@laurio9892

[@lukealbright4998]

I just got a Kindle for my birthday and am excited to be an early adopter of your app! I used to be really into reading but getting a phone changed that. Enjoying being disconnected from my phone so far.

[@zahracanada]

Hey John thanks for the amazing content can't wait for what you have in store! I love your speaking skills and the way you eloquently phrase your ideas in a creative yet interesting manner.

[@dkotarvera11]

Awesome! I think it'd be a cool video to do a deep dive of what it took to make this (coding languages used and what not). Long time subscriber and enjoyed some of your older computer science videos. Either way, awesome job!

[@anniezhou-cw8xz]

I think the most exciting part is that people from different countries can share opinions together.

[@antoniobriseno1193]

Why does your app require me to allow tracking?

[@emmagwyneth]

This is so incredibly dope. I’ve been subscribed for years but never commented, this deserved one!! Thank you for this:)

[@ohmyrod88]

Congrats on making your website. Hope it does well!

[@LuisaBuritica10]

I was trying to signup but I need to allow tracking. I do not want that, never encountered that with another app. Is there a particular reason for tracking? I will be a hard pass for me, really wanted to give it a shot

[@skylercrane6307]

Same for me. Was excited to try it but not if I am required to enable tracking

[@alexandersoltesz8103]

Awesome idea, but a little feedback: I can't look around before signing up which is a bit annoying like the webapp wants to push to give my info before seeing anything about the stuff.

[@BLAISEDAHL96]

Fascinating concept and application!!

[@joseperez-ig5yu]

Hey John, love your enthusiasm for the book club! I had forgotten about it until was on the road today and thought about you and your book club. I'm gonna try to join, but right now I've gone on somewhat of a tangent so just be patient with me. I'll probably have to be playing catch up, but I do want to be a partof you and your club. I hope that it will bossom into something monumental.❤😊

[@SB_AE]

Love your Videos Man!!!! Keep it up!!!!!!

[@AJ-hz3tx]

Love this, can’t wait!

[@seriousesh]

Hi John, I have been following the content for over 5 years now and love it all. I bought your 'Growth Notebook' a few years back and have now finished it. However , upon looking at amazon again to buy a new one the book seems to have changed. There is no leather front cover and the page printing seems inconsistent. I was wondering why that was?

[@swiftbrokensword8834]

I missed ur content man, please keep posting those high quality addictive clips and videos

[@jasminericegirl]

can't wait to use bookshelved more as I read!!!

[@loudletters4u]

Thank you for your uploads ❤️ I’ve just started my KZbin channel journey! Your journey among others inspires me! Good luck 🍀

[@guptaanmol184]

Interesting take! All the best guys!

[@zelpazz]

any update about the android version of the app?

[@emilio9425]

John, genuine question. Why does your application require app tracking? That’s kind of invasive.

[@emilio9425]

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[@zagika]

I feel like this is too bare bones at the moment to make the switch from Goodreads (both in terms of the functionality of the website and the book database), but I am excited to see how this develops.

[@thejohnfish]

appreciate the feedback! what features would you like to see?

[@pauljakeman]

Will check this out man! I need to get reading more so maybe this will help me.

[@angeloperera2681]

First call in an hour. Can't wait!

[@annad1590]

Hi! Your app sounds aweome! Will it be available to download in France anytime in the future? Looked for it but it wasn't available. Thanks!

[@martinaschiavolin1020]

Never had Goodreads so will gladly try this out❤

[@nurahjaradat1608]

is there a reason why personalized ad tracking is mandatory to sign up on the ios app?

[@Doraphobic]

Proud of you John

[@davidrosengaft2907]

Why does the app require tracking to be turned on for iPhone?

[@finnkillam9605]

This is the video I’ve been waiting for since the day I logged on to goodreads 😂

[@nro337]

Love the idea!

[@georios]

excited about this

[@SimonGeraedts]

That's a brillant idea!

[@Dj_harnett]

Would LOVE to see this app be able to synchronise audiobook progress

[@coffeedude]

It'd be nice to be able to check out the site without making an account

[@xxMegha33xx]

How do you read so many physical books with such a different profession and other things going on?

[@rty2871]

Proud of you 🎉🎉 please publish the Android version asap 🙏🏼

[@AnnabelleFr]

So it looks like a combination of Fable, Read-O and Storygraph, but all of these 3 are free.

[@thejadenlp]

This is also free. Clubs are paid

[@thejohnfish]

this is free :) just like fable though we have paid clubs so that we can pay the bills

[@space_1073]

Fantastic idea

[@m1lanameow]

how long does it take to transfer the GoodReads history?

[@carloscorrales5795]

you are a super youtuber, congrats

[@momcilomrkaic2214]

I really root for this to succeed, would love to see it in other countries as well

[@FrankBott]

look forward to the zoom call.. not even sure what Discord is.. look forward to your database growing. hoping to start reading "The long way" by Bernard Moitessier but not in your database .. soon i hope. excited for journal.. history.. your energy is intense.. so you will do fine.

[@thefourthfry]

i hope this blows up to giant proportions and I get to see I know that guy from the his early days of youtube

[@anabellarivolta]

nice beige suit, by the way :-) great presentation

[@Multiverse_is_real]

Waiting for the android version

[@keeplearning4L]

i’m very excited to use this. i did try to change my name and @, but the update button doesn’t seem to work. maybe this is something you could fix soon? love the work you do! from texas 💜 edit: it works on the website, just not the app it seems

[@trapdeath99]

unable to do the sign up in my Android

[@teresafrcc]

Goodreads has a terrible interface and user experience, looking forward to move to a better app

[@christiantanx]

can't wait to have it on android!!

[@maggie5018]

Amazing!

[@Blackbirdhandle]

Great Idea i always find Goodreads so unorganized in a way... Already signed up, count me in

[@stevensong8784]

I will join this reading club after I finish school. This is my last year.

[@JonathanSteadman2003]

What are your thoughts on C++? I learn it at university.

[@simplecode2555]

I always get joe goldberg vibes from you

[@shershahdrimighdelih]

Got referred by your partner's twitter. You do make good videos

[@anniezhou-cw8xz]

wow,looking forward Android app!

[@jaceyang3375]

let’s goo john🎉

[@behringl1026]

literal club is already a great alternative to goodreads

[@trapdeath99]

m joining now

[@MattJP_]

The reviewing text box needs formatting settings.

[@philbomber4563]

That app, but for video game would be awesome

[@UnJadedJade]

HERE HE ISSSSSSS

[@somadood]

good stuff

[@justvaish9902]

Can you please strengthen the search system and also add in dynamic suggestions? I typed the complete title of the book, but it didn't show up. Only got the book after typing the name of the author. Great idea btw. A lot of people have tried to shake up the book tech market. But your attempt seems to be on the right path about it. .Easy commenting, with no 'gif' based reviews and focus on the social aspect. The UI is clean and minimal. I hope the UI upgrades don't erase the minimalism.

[@itsmaylise]

I’m excited

[@dexodro]

This is the first app I’ve ever seen tracking be forced rather than requested. Don’t know how to feel about that.

[@christiantanx]

hopefully you can build it on desktop as well

[@minnierkive]

I think you single-handedly just shifted something

[@miglioredroid9446]

Saludos desde Paraguay!!

[@niralipb4739]

Waiting for the Android app version 😊

[@MiguelTorres-kl7xi]

I'm going to stick with Hardcover which is amazing

[@daeyounglim1310]

Why require tracking tho?

[@obsolete9734]

is there an android app yet

[@573355415]

downloaded🎉

[@carloscorrales5795]

bro i have a question, how do you study?, i mean everithing, the techniques and the use of your time

[@user-vl5nq5zg3l]

Hey, John!) Can you say hi? I'm your fan from Kyrgyzstan

[@tekki5744]

＾＾ great video

[@yulicornlovesyou]

Awesome :))

[@filifjonkan525]

Is it open source?

[@CASALIBUSHERMIT]

I have an android phhone and a computer; plus I live in Canada. I would like to join but there may be a problem with books being sent to me? Brian.

[@rasha00000]

you need to make this app as a dating app

[@PabloGamedev]

I wish I could try it on android :(

[@tanaybhomia2784]

Just make the android app asap, please. Their is a market for this outside US too.

[@passmethatbook]

That's really great, and your website looks perfect but I can't afford $20 a month. Is there a free version that's not just a trial free version of two weeks that's available? This is why I use Goodreads and Storygraph because both are free. Most books I get are free from my library or ultra cheap book fairs. I wish you well with your website. But for now I just can't afford it. Good luck 🤞!

[@thejohnfish]

the site is free! just $20 if you want a physical book every month-completely optional

[@passmethatbook]

@@thejohnfish Excellent news! Thank you 😊! I'll happily sign up for an account, and also inform my bookish friends that don't know about it yet!

[@azraar1630]

Lets goo

[@jephharles4287]

Have you read the Bible? can you make a video on how it is similar to other books you read?

[@physigami]

Letterboxd for books

[@nehatandel2372]

Slay I guess

[@Dhsidhsusjs]

App does need some UI/UX work tho, looks a bit like a 2016 android app

[@puspanjaliray9305]

HI JOHN, HOW ARE YOU ???