Spines

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About this app

Discover your next great read — just point your camera at any bookshelf.

Spines uses AI to instantly identify books from a photo of any shelf — at a bookshop, library, friend's house, or Little Free Library. In seconds, you'll see which ones are worth grabbing based on your personal taste.

HOW IT WORKS
1. Scan — Point your camera at any bookshelf and snap a photo
2. Identify — AI reads the spines and matches each book automatically
3. Discover — See ratings, descriptions, and personalized recommendations

FEATURES
• AI-Powered Scanning — Identify books from any shelf photo in seconds
• Personalized Picks — Recommendations tailored to your reading taste
• Voice Preferences — Tell the app what you like using your voice
• Book Details — Ratings, descriptions, page counts, and where to buy
• Save Favorites — Build your reading list as you browse
• Scan History — Revisit every shelf you've scanned
• Spot Books Nearby — See where interesting books were spotted on a map

PERFECT FOR
• Browsing a bookshop and wondering what's actually good
• Visiting a friend's shelf and wanting to remember titles
• Exploring a Little Free Library or secondhand shop
• Building a reading list from real-world shelves

FREE TO USE
Scan up to 5 shelves per month for free. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited scans, full history, voice preferences, and more — just $19.99/year.

Your next favorite book is already on a shelf somewhere. Spines helps you find it.

What’s new

My Books — Organise your loved books, wishlist and grabbed titles in one place.

Goodreads Import — Bring in your Goodreads library to improve recommendations.

Demo Scan — Try a guided scan during onboarding, no camera needed.

Faster Scans — Rebuilt matching for better speed and accuracy with live progress.

Wishlist Badges — Spot books by wishlist authors when scanning shelves.

Plus: shelf photo import, better ratings, and UI polish.