Every December, it happens: your social feeds fill up with colorful infographics celebrating the best of your musical year. Everyone knows the appeal of “Spotify Wrapped”: it’s not just about data, it’s the joy of reliving your year, transformed into a…

If you own more than fifty books, you don’t just have a collection, you have a library. And a library needs a catalog. Many apps claim to help you catalog books, but most just create a simple, glorified reading list with a…

For many years, Goodreads was the only game in town. We endured the sluggish app, the cluttered interface, and the constant barrage of social updates because, well, it was the standard. But the internet has changed. Today, we are all…

If you search the App Store for “reading apps,” you will likely find two heavyweights: Bookly and Book Tracker. At first glance, they look similar. They both track your reading, generate stats, and help you build a habit. But they serve two very…

For years, Delicious Library and Bookpedia were the gold standards for collecting on the Mac. They were beautiful, skeuomorphic, and powerful. They felt like owning a real library. But technology moves on. Delicious Library 3 is no longer maintained. Bookpedia feels increasingly outdated on modern macOS versions. If…

Look at your bookshelves. Really look at them. You see stories, memories, and knowledge. But if you put on an accountant’s hat, you see something else: an investment. Whether you are a casual reader or a hardcore collector, you have likely…

There is a Japanese word that every book lover knows, even if they can’t pronounce it perfectly: Tsundoku (積ん読). It describes the act of acquiring reading materials but letting them pile up in one’s home without reading them. For many of…

It is that time of year again. While your friends are sharing their “Top Artist” and “Minutes Listened,” you deserve to celebrate your biggest accomplishment: the journeys you took in 2025. Music is just background noise. The real soundtrack of our year was…

The Holidays are the peak season for book recommendations. You are at a dinner party or a family gathering, talking about the best thing you read this year. “You absolutely HAVE to read it,” you say. “Bring it over next time!” they reply. You…

It is December 26th (Boxing Day). The wrapping paper has been cleared away, the leftovers are in the fridge, and you are sitting in front of a beautiful sight: The Holiday Book Haul. Whether you received 5, 10, or 20 new…