I built a modern Goodreads alternative
Since 2005, Goodreads has been the default book tracking site, connecting millions of readers. But let’s be real—it’s barely changed in 20 years. It’s the same site it was, just with more ads. Still no half-star ratings. No proper DNF (Did Not Finish) option. UI still looks like it's from 2005. Amazon owns it and doesn't care. So I built Kaguya, a modern alternative, over the past 9 months. What’s live: Custom shelves (Organize however you want) Rich-text reviews (format your thoughts properly) 10-star rating system (More nuance than 5 stars) DNF, On-Hold, and other reading statuses Likes,…
In plain words
Kaguya is a book tracking platform that lets readers organize their libraries, rate books on a 10-star scale, and write formatted reviews. It offers custom shelves, DNF and on-hold status options, and allows users to import existing libraries from Goodreads or StoryGraph. The platform includes social features like likes, shares, and comments on reviews. Designed for readers seeking a modern alternative to outdated book tracking sites, Kaguya provides a contemporary interface with planned features including detailed tagging systems and reading statistics.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
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In the maker’s words, at launch
Since 2005, Goodreads has been the default book tracking site, connecting millions of readers. But let’s be real—it’s barely changed in 20 years. It’s the same site it was, just with more ads. Still no half-star ratings. No proper DNF (Did Not Finish) option. UI still looks like it's from 2005. Amazon owns it and doesn't care. So I built Kaguya, a modern alternative, over the past 9 months. What’s live: Custom shelves (Organize however you want) Rich-text reviews (format your thoughts properly) 10-star rating system (More nuance than 5 stars) DNF, On-Hold, and other reading statuses Likes, shares, comments on reviews Import your library from Goodreads/StoryGraph A beautiful design that doesn’t make you feel like you’re using an ancient website Coming next: Deep tagging system (Genres, moods, character traits, tropes) Beautiful stats & insights (Visualize your reading habits) Discussion forums for every book (Think subreddit-style discussions) Would love feedback. What do you think?
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