Show HN: Self-hosted alternative to Goodreads. Own your reading data
Description and use
Users can deploy BookSync on their own server to manage personal reading lists and track reading progress, gaining full ownership of their reading data as an alternative to Goodreads.
Problem
Users want a self-hosted reading list and book tracking application that gives them full ownership of their reading data, replacing the closed Goodreads platform.
Outcome
Users gain a self-hosted, open-source alternative to Goodreads that allows them to own and manage their reading data.
Workflow
- Install and deploy the BookSync application on a self-hosted server.
- Configure the application to manage personal reading lists.
- Use the application to track reading progress and maintain book records.
Evidence
Show HN: Self-hosted alternative to Goodreads. Own your reading data
- Record date: 2026-10-27T18:26:17.625Z