Bookist

4.3
33 reviews
1K+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

Bookist helps you find new books to read based on what you have read, your genre preferences and some careful curation.

1. We'll suggest books to you based on your preferences - swipe right if you like a book (or have read it) and swipe left if you’re not interested.
2. Import your goodreads shelves in seconds
3. Browse stacks of carefully curated books organised by genre, prizewinners, bookclub recommendations etc.
4. Browse stacks of books inspired by your favourite reads.
5. Build shelves of books you’ve read and books you want to read.
6. Track your reading with graphs and charts that display your progress
7. Rate and review the books you have read.
8. Search for books you have read to add them to your “I have read this” shelf to keep track of your reading.
Updated on
Mar 5, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, Messages and 5 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.3
32 reviews
Rolin de la Rey
November 4, 2025
Best book app I have ever came across, so well thought out, and very user friendly. Book recommendations are amazing. I am totally addicted.
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Bookist
February 4, 2026
Thank you Rolin! We love to get such enthusiastic feedback.
Savannah
October 18, 2025
Amazing way to find titles and authors you have never heard of in the genres that you are actually interested in!
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Bookist
February 4, 2026
Thank you Savannah! We love to hear from users - let us know if there are ways we can keep improving your experience at info@bookist.app.
Kristen Thompson
July 17, 2025
exceptionally intuitive and fun way to explore new books. it has expanded my to be read list exponentially and I'm looking forward to reading the thoughtfully curated list of books based on my preferences
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Bookist
July 17, 2025
Thanks Kristen, we’re so glad you’re enjoying our app :)

What’s new

- Your literary passport shows you the countries you've visited with your reading
- Shelves now have a tiled view option to visually examine your books
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

If you enjoy using Bookist, please leave us a review. If you need help, you can contact us on info@bookist.app

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About the developer
BOOKIST (PTY) LTD
info@bookist.app
UNIT 7 CANTERBURY CLOSE, 6 NORTH AV RIVIERA JOHANNESBURG 2193 South Africa
+27 71 641 6146

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