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·9 min read

Best Goodreads Alternatives in 2025: Privacy-Focused Book Trackers

Discover the best Goodreads alternatives for privacy-conscious readers. Compare features, sync capabilities, and data practices of top book tracking apps.

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·8 min read

Why Your Reading Data Deserves the Same Privacy as Your Photos

Your reading history reveals more about you than you might think. Learn why book tracking data is sensitive and how to protect it.

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·11 min read

The Complete Guide to Setting and Crushing Your Reading Goals

Learn how to set realistic reading goals, stay consistent, and build a sustainable reading habit. Practical strategies for reading more books this year.

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·9 min read

How to Import Your Goodreads Library: A Step-by-Step Migration Guide

Ready to leave Goodreads? Here's how to export your data and import it into a new book tracking app. Complete guide with troubleshooting tips.

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·9 min read

Half-Star Ratings: The Simple Feature Goodreads Still Won't Add

Why half-star ratings matter for book reviews, why Goodreads refuses to add them, and which book tracking apps give you the precision you want.

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·9 min read

On-Device AI vs Cloud AI: What It Means for Your Book Recommendations

Understand the difference between on-device and cloud AI for book recommendations. Learn why privacy-first AI matters and how it affects your reading data.

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·9 min read

Book Tracking for Non-Fiction Readers: Beyond Mood and Vibes

Why most book tracking apps fail non-fiction readers, and what to look for in a book tracker that actually works for business, self-help, and educational reading.

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·7 min read

How Reading Session Tracking Helped Me Read 50 Books This Year

A practical guide to using reading session tracking to build a consistent reading habit. Real strategies for finding time and staying motivated.

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·7 min read

Why Your Book Tracker Needs to Sync Across All Your Devices

The case for cross-device sync in book tracking apps. Why single-device trackers fail readers, and what to look for in a book tracker that actually syncs.

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·8 min read

The Reader's Guide to Saving Quotes and Building a Personal Commonplace Book

Learn how to capture, organize, and use book quotes effectively. Build a personal commonplace book that makes your reading more valuable.

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