Import Guide

Import your Goodreads library in 2 minutes

Export your Goodreads data as CSV, upload it to bookshelves.me, and keep all your books, ratings, shelves, and reading dates.

Start import

Three steps. That's it.

1
Export your Goodreads data
  1. Go to goodreads.com/review/import
  2. Click the “Export Library” button at the top of the page
  3. Wait for Goodreads to generate your file (usually under 30 seconds)
  4. Click the download link to save the CSV file to your computer
2
Upload to bookshelves.me
  1. Sign in to your bookshelves.me account (or create one free)
  2. Go to your library and click “Import”
  3. Select “Goodreads CSV” as the source
  4. Drag and drop your CSV file or click to browse
3
Review and enjoy your library
  1. Watch as your books populate your shelves with covers and metadata
  2. Check the import summary for any books that need manual matching
  3. Organize your new library into collections and start tracking

What transfers from Goodreads

Your reading history is valuable. We make sure nothing gets lost.

Book titles & authors

Every book in your Goodreads library

Your ratings

Star ratings are preserved exactly

Shelves & status

Read, currently reading, want to read

Dates read

When you started and finished each book

Frequently asked questions

How long does the import take?

The export from Goodreads takes about 30 seconds. Uploading to bookshelves.me takes another 30 seconds. Your books appear almost instantly, with cover art and metadata enriched automatically in the background.

Will my ratings transfer?

Yes. Your 1-5 star ratings from Goodreads are imported and mapped to your bookshelves.me library. You can adjust them anytime after import.

What about my shelves?

Your Goodreads shelves (read, currently-reading, to-read) are mapped to reading statuses on bookshelves.me. Custom shelves are imported as collections you can rename and reorganize.

Can I import reviews and notes?

Reviews included in the Goodreads CSV export are imported as notes attached to each book. You can edit or expand them after import.

Do I need to delete my Goodreads account?

No. You can keep both accounts. Many users import to bookshelves.me and continue using Goodreads during the transition. There is no lock-in.

What if a book is not matched?

Our import uses ISBN matching first, then title/author matching. Over 98% of books match automatically. Any unmatched books are flagged so you can add them manually.

Ready to move your library?

Your books deserve a better home. Import your Goodreads library and start tracking on bookshelves.me today.

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