Build a Personal Library with Reading Statuses
BookBuddy turns a scattered shelf into a searchable personal library. Readers can add books, mark them as owned, currently reading, or finished, and then filter the collection by genre, author, or reading status. Ratings, written reviews, and private notes keep each title connected to the way it was experienced, so the library becomes a useful record rather than a static list.
The dark interface is aimed at quick checks while shopping, browsing a shelf, or deciding what to read next. A barcode scanner can add books in seconds instead of requiring every field to be typed manually, which makes the first cataloging session more manageable for collectors with a growing home library.
Discover Books Through AI Picks and Barcode Search
Book discovery is built around two complementary shortcuts: scan a barcode when a title is already in front of you, or let personalized recommendations suggest what might fit your taste. BookBuddy presents a daily AI pick rather than relying only on a broad bestseller list, giving readers a focused starting point when the to-read pile feels too large.
The same library data can support browsing by genre, author, and reading status, so discovery stays connected to books you already own and books you still want. Readers who enjoy exploring new titles can move from a recommendation to a wishlist entry, while collectors can use the scanner at a bookstore or library to check whether a copy is already recorded.
Share Reading Life and Track Loans
Reading becomes easier to coordinate when friends and borrowed books are part of the same workspace. BookBuddy lets readers follow friend activity, notice what others are finishing or enjoying, and share wishlists as a more personal alternative to generic recommendations. Social discovery can turn a conversation into a title to save for later or discuss together.
The loan tracker adds a practical layer for real shelves: record who borrowed a book, attach a due date, and keep the handoff visible until the copy returns. This is useful for households, book clubs, and collectors who lend often. Combining social context with borrower details helps a library stay useful beyond one person's reading queue.
Wishlists, Exports, and Everyday Collection Tasks
BookBuddy also supports the routine work that keeps a library current. A wishlist gives readers a place to hold titles they hope to own, with an Amazon purchase link available when they are ready to look for a copy. That keeps buying decisions separate from the main collection while preserving the connection between a wanted book and the rest of the catalog.
The library can export to CSV or Excel and print up to 25 cover images per page, making the collection easier to review, share, or archive. These options suit casual tracking, regular reading groups, and larger personal libraries that need a durable list.
