Read Smarter
Your reading companion to find, store, track, and journal books in a way that works for you.
No credit card required
Everything you need for your reading journey
Bookmates combines powerful features to help you get the most out of your reading experience
Find books from people,
not algorithms
Ever notice how Amazon recommends books that feel like they're chosen by a robot? That's because they are. We do it differently.
Ryan Holiday
Author & Stoic
“Currently reading Meditations by Marcus Aurelius for the 5th time. Always find something new.”
Follow readers you admire
We show you exactly what books people you respect are reading. No paid promotions, no secret algorithms. Just real recommendations.
See actual bookshelves
Browse people's actual reading collections, complete with their notes, progress, and thoughts. Like peeking at their bookshelf, but better.
Recommendations with context
"You might like this because you bought toilet paper" is NOT what you'll find here. Get thoughtful recommendations with real reasons why.
Ever lost track of a book
you were reading?
Yeah, me too. That's why I built a system that actually makes sense for how readers think.
List view
For the straight-to-the-point readers. Clean and simple.
Kanban
Drag books between To Read, Reading, and Finished columns.
Calendar
Plan your reading schedule. Set goals. Actually finish books.
Collections
Group books by topic, goal, or “books I talk about at parties.”
Reading Stats
4
Books Started
2
Completed
12
Hours Read
Never lose a brilliant idea
from your reading again
That insight you highlighted on page 42? It's actually retrievable now. Magic, I know.
“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.”
Wittgenstein - Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus
Capture highlights
Import highlights directly from Kindle or paste from any source. All your highlights live together, searchable forever.
Take rich notes
Add context to your highlights or write standalone thoughts. Format with markdown, add images, even embed links.
Create summaries
Distill books to their essence. Perfect for revisiting ideas without re-reading or sharing insights with friends.
Connect ideas
Link related thoughts across different books. Watch patterns emerge as your personal knowledge network grows.
Share your reading journey
with the people who matter
Because recommending good books to friends is one of life's purest joys.
Check out this book I just finished - it's exactly what you've been looking for!
Shared via Bookmates with one click
Social sharing
Share your favorite books, quotes, and insights on Twitter, Instagram, or any social platform with beautiful, custom cards.
Direct recommendations
Send personalized book recommendations to friends via email or messaging apps with your notes included.
Public profile
Create a beautiful reading profile to showcase your library, reading stats, and favorite quotes that you can share anywhere.
Reading is better
with friends
Build your reading circle and discover books through people you trust.
Join my reading circle! We can share recommendations and discuss books together.
3 friends joined through your invites
Invite rewards
Both you and your friends get special perks when they join through your invitation. Win-win.
Reading circles
Create private groups with friends to share recommendations and discuss books you're all reading.
Discussion threads
Start conversations about specific books, authors, or topics with your friends and the wider Bookmates community.
Your bookshelf is about to level up
Join the readers who are tired of bouncing between 5 different apps just to manage their reading life.
One-time payment of $99. No subscriptions. No renewals. Just books.