A reading log does more than just list the books you have read. It helps you reflect on what you have learned, spot patterns in your reading preferences, and stay motivated to read more. Studies show that people who track their reading read an average of 40% more books per year than those who do not.

This online reading log goes beyond a simple list. It tracks your daily reading streaks, annual reading goals, genre breakdown, and rating patterns — giving you a complete picture of your reading life. The heat map visualization makes it satisfying to maintain your streak, similar to how fitness apps keep you exercising.

Start by adding the books you are currently reading and any recently finished books. For each book, enter the title, author, genre, and page count. Set your status to "Currently Reading" and update your current page as you make progress — the tracker will show a visual progress bar.

Visit the Stats tab to set an annual reading goal and start logging your daily reading sessions. The "I Read Today" button builds your streak counter. Over time, your stats dashboard will fill with insights about your reading habits: which genres you gravitate toward, how you rate books, and how your reading pace changes throughout the year.

Use the Export buttons to back up your library as CSV or JSON. This ensures you never lose your reading history even if you clear your browser data or switch devices.

Goodreads is the most popular book tracking platform, but it comes with trade-offs: you need an Amazon account, your data is used for advertising, and the interface is cluttered with social features many readers do not want. This reading log takes a minimalist approach — just you and your books.

Everything here runs locally in your browser. There are no ads, no algorithmic recommendations pushing you toward certain books, and no social pressure from seeing what everyone else is reading. If all you want is a clean, fast, private way to track your reading, this tool delivers exactly that.