Early Access · Limited Waitlist Open

Goodreads has 150 million users.

None of them actually like it.

Your TBR pile deserves better than a flat list from 2013.
We're building Folio — a smarter way to manage what you want to read,
track what you have, and actually decide what's next.

Help us build it right → 2 minutes · 5 questions · Early access when we launch
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The problem is real

Sound familiar?

2013
Last time Goodreads meaningfully updated

Amazon bought Goodreads 12 years ago and has barely touched it. The UI looks like it was designed before smartphones existed — because it was.

200+
Books on your TBR. Zero organization.

You open your TBR, see a wall of books, can't decide, close the app. The list grows. The decision paralysis is real — and the apps make it worse.

$0
What Goodreads earns from your data

You get a free app with ads, conflict-of-interest recommendations, and no real analytics. Amazon wins. You get a book count.

Introducing Folio

The book app that thinks the way readers think

Folio is a TBR-first reading platform built for people who are serious about their reading life. Not just a list — a smart, personalized reading system that knows your mood, your pace, your series, and your goals. Before we build a single feature, we want to make sure we're solving the right problems for you.

Smart TBR Queue Reading Analytics Mood-based filtering Series tracking Book club tools Goodreads import Beautiful mobile UI No ads. Ever.

Reader Research Survey

Help us build Folio right

5 quick questions + your email for early access. Your answers directly shape what we build first.

Question 1 of 5

How many books do you read in a typical year?

Fewer than 5 — I'm more of an occasional reader
5 to 15 — a solid reading year for me
16 to 30 — I read regularly
31 to 50 — reading is a serious hobby
More than 50 — I have a problem (a beautiful one)

Question 2 of 5

Where do you currently track your books?

Select all that apply

Goodreads
The StoryGraph
A spreadsheet (respect)
Notes app or physical journal
I don't really track them
Something else

Question 3 of 5

What's your biggest frustration with how you track books today?

Pick up to 2

My TBR is a flat list — no mood, priority, or series organization
I can't figure out what to actually read next from my own list
The apps are ugly and feel outdated
There are no real reading stats or analytics
I lose track of where I am in series
I don't have a frustration — just curious about Folio

Question 4 of 5

Which feature would make you switch to a new app immediately?

A smart "what to read next" engine based on my mood, pace, and what I keep skipping
Real analytics — reading pace, author diversity, completion rate, DNF tracking
A beautiful, modern UI that actually feels good to open every day
Proper series management — where I am, what's next, what I've abandoned
Book club tools — shared lists, group reading progress, discussion threads

Question 5 of 5

Would you pay for the perfect book tracking app?

No — I'd only use a free version
Yes — up to $3/month feels right
Yes — up to $5/month, that's fair for a great tool
Yes — up to $8/month if it genuinely solves my problems
Yes — even more if it's genuinely that good

You're almost there

Get early access when Folio launches

We'll share what readers told us — and you'll be first in line when we go live.

No spam, ever. Just early access and product updates from Folio.

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Thank you for helping shape Folio. We'll share what readers told us — and you'll hear from us the moment we launch. 📚

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