Pagebound

Since we're all divesting from our billionaire overlords... what a great time to switch from Goodreads to indie-owned (+ much cuter, cooler, social) Pagebound? Hi #booksky 👋 we're Pagebound, a new social reading site (think: if Goodreads and Reddit had a baby). Come read with us !

Our Indigenous Peoples’ Day Special Event Readalong is live! Finish a book and post/comment in the book forum by November 12th to earn this beautiful badge 🌌🔥

a little retrospective of how the app has changed and improved in its first year! what hasn’t changed—our commitment to keep Pagebound 1️⃣ 100% human 2️⃣ free to use (truly free—we don’t collect your data, paywall core features, or serve you ads) 3️⃣ focused on evergreen discussions about books

@pagebound.bsky.social is so cool, I really love all the updates they keep rolling in. If any of you wanna be buddies on PB let me know! I listen to a lot of audiobooks while working so I think I update pretty frequently + I love 👀 other people's reads for new recs. #pagebound #books

You can now personalize your Pagebound profile! Choose a color that fits your vibe AND showcase reviews, posts, lists, and more

Our fall readalong has started! You have through Nov 30th to earn a ghosty badge for finishing a book + posting or commenting in the book forum. Which books will you be reading?

So impressed by the incredibly creative Lists readers create on Pagebound

I heard Pagebound has dark mode now…introducing Midnight theme! available on iOS & Android 💙📚

The most underrated new-ish social app out there is @pagebound.bsky.social. Like Goodreads, but it feels actually...social. And people are kind! No bot problems either, as far as I know. (Nobody asked me to post this. I just think more people should know about it!)

I just switched (exporting data from g_r_ and importing into @pagebound.bsky.social was really easy) & I feel SO much better! If you've already done it yourself, let me know who you are so I can follow you! If you haven't, do it now, and then let me know so I can follow you! 📚📚 📚

Emoji search is now in the app! A fun way to browse books, Lists, and Quests by mood or theme…which emoji do you think has the best book results? #booksky

Love when the community comes together to vote on 3 incredible book Lists to inspire Quests 💙📚

Absolutely loving @pagebound.bsky.social! What a great app, and no AI. Love making lists of books to share with people with similar interests and the quests for badges are super fun! Here’s June’s reads, and a link below to add me on #Pagebound should you want to. #BookSky #Readers #Books

"It's not easy to divest from Amazon." You're right—& that's how they want it to feel! Any move away is powerful. "Books are cheaper there." Also true! But your dollars go further when you shop indie. (Or check out your library!)

anyone else nostalgic for when we used to discuss books, not post content about them? #booksky

There’s a new audiobook rating subcategory on Pagebound! Now you have an outlet for all those important feelings about narration‼️🎧 #booksky

Pagebound has monthly wrapups now!! Choose from 7 views & customize your background. My June reading is off to a strong start 🏃🏻‍♀️💨

The latest @pagebound.bsky.social update includes stats!!!! Anyways this Superlatives reading wrap up is gonna be a fave Don’t mind the fact that I’ve only read 2 books this month so far. Imagine what it’ll be when I run it again in 3 weeks!

June giveaways!! Enter on Discover Books or via the book’s page #booksky

once again i'll be reading all four books for @pagebound.bsky.social's seasonal readalong. i'm most excited for Lion Women of Tehran. two of these - Empress of Salt and Fortune (5⭐) and The Stranger (4.25⭐) will be rereads for me. if anyone wants to do a buddy read - let me know! 🖤

Looking for a Goodreads alternative?! I highly suggest you try @pagebound.bsky.social ! There's stats, quests, giveaways & places to discuss your favorite/current reads! I made a thread with details all about it: bsky.app/profile/that... Happy reading! #booksky #reader #books #readsky

1 week until Pagebound’s Summer Readalong! Which book(s) will you be reading? Are you going for the sparkly badge and reading all 4? This also means only 1 week left in our Sprint Readalong! #booksky

I always get a good chuckle reading opposite takes at the same % in a book forum…

🚨new feature!!🚨 Pagebound now has reading stats! Here’s a preview 📚💙

I've tried so many book tracking apps over the years and (finally) have found the best one. @pagebound.bsky.social has been nothing short of perfect (and somehow keeps getting better) for my own use. And Now they have STATS! 📚💙 #booksky

The votes are in! We will be creating community Quests, inspired by Lists every quarter. Quests are reading challenges where you earn badges. We now have 101 🤯 — which is your favorite? #booksky

In preparation for monthly stats like pages read & minutes listened, you can now track your reading format on Pagebound!

🥹💕 Grateful to the wonderful readers that are the soul of Pagebound! Your decision to take a chance on an indie Goodreads alternative in our first year has created an incredibly rare & special community

How much do you have in common with other readers on Pagebound? #booksky

Our Cherry Blossom Festival readalong celebrating Japanese literature & culture starts today! To earn the badge, read a book and post/comment in the book forum by April 15th. Which book will you be reading?

1 year ago, we had our first viral moment and grew to 4,000 users overnight. Now, our community is 140,000 strong 🥹 Happy International Women’s Day 💖 A great day to switch from Goodreads to an indie, female-founded alternative! Pagebound is like if Goodreads & Reddit had a baby 🫶

Human curation over algorithmic/AI curation any day! Our brains are much more creative 🌱 Pagebound is an anti-AI Goodreads competitor. You can think of our Lists feature like making an OG Spotify playlist for the community—the more niche & creative, the better #booksky

Our Spring Readalong will run through May 31st. Earn a butterfly badge for finishing a book + posting or commenting in the book forum. Earn the sparkly butterfly for all 4 books 🦋💙📚

New giveaways (visit Discover Books)! Many options for thriller lovers this month 👀 Authors & publishers list their books with us by signing up at support.pagebound.co/giveaways #booksky

New feature: Reading Streaks ‼️🥵 If you find the streak motivating, you’re able to edit as far back as Jan 2024. If you don’t, you can turn it off in settings. There’s a little fun surprise hidden…has anyone figured it out yet? hint:🔥

one of the reasons people say Pagebound feels so nostalgic… 💙📚

Need some help reading more diversely? Join our Special Event Readalongs on Pagebound #booksky

new avatars just dropped! Which is the most you?

New book Giveaways for Feb! We have a diverse collection of genres, formats, & options for international readers as well (thanks to the authors & publishers who made this possible)! Good luck to everyone entering 💕 #booksky

I love how indie-centric and diverse the reading tastes are on @pagebound.bsky.social! I'm 'oooing' while scrolling down the page. 💜

how it feels scrolling Pagebound’s book forums instead of TikTok #booksky

After leaving Goodreads for Storygraph & then being disappointed when Storygraph began using generative AI, I've searched for a replacement. Enter #Pagebound - an app owned, created & self funded by two women who are staunchly anti-AI. Feel free to add me - @amarisskye - & let's chat about books!

My Thorns For Your Roses’ first @pagebound.bsky.social giveaway starts today! This physical ARC giveaway is exclusive to US readers, but an e-book global giveaway will start later this month. #2026debuts #romantasy #faerietale #retelling #indiebook #readingsky #booksky #ARC #giveaway #tamlin