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Addabook

Read, Reflect, Connect

Addabook is a dedicated space designed for readers to reflect on, track, and organize their books while supporting independent bookstores and fostering community connection.

Discover

Explore books to find interesting reads, not just what’s trending or generated from some algorithm.

Collection

Build a personal Collection of what you've read. Add a book to your Collection by adding a rating or a Note. Here you can track your total book and page counts and easily search through all your books, by date read, rating, custom tags, and more.

Lists

Go beyond your Wishlist (aka TBR) by creating and sharing custom lists for any mood, theme, or goal. You can take notes on individual books and track your reading progress within each list.

Notes

Capture your reading experience with notes and custom tags, without being forced into a star rating. Keep notes private or share them with the community.

No Distractions

No distracting pop-up ads cluttering your view and no comments threads – providing a focused experienced and judgment-free zone for you to write your reflections in peace.

Partnerships

We collaborate with book clubs, bookstores, and nonprofits to showcase their lists and to help promote a vibrant reading culture. Get in touch to explore partnership opportunities.

Community

See what others are reading, explore their notes and lists, and save your favorites for future inspiration. (More features coming soon!)

Support Independent Bookstores

Purchases made through our Bookshop.org links support independent bookstores and help keep this site running at no extra cost to you.

Addabook on iPhone

Track your reading, write (private or public) notes, browse curated reading lists from (from humans, not AI), easily add books to your Wishlist, and more on the Addabook iOS app. Now available!

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Banned Books List

There should be no such thing as banned books. But since there are, we think these should be on your reading list. For an even wider selection, drop by our store in West Seattle!

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Books to help you reduce your screen time

We could all use less time with our phones and more time reading 
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For a Better Tomorrow

Amongst these titles, you'll find:

  • Inspiring stories of resisting tyrannic governments
  • Communities coming together in times of need
  • Persistent, relentless showing up for civil rights and justice
  • Guidance on what makes for effective, sustainable resistance movements
  • Hope that a better tomorrow is within reach if we fight for it
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The Grind

Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of all work and no play? Check out these titles. A lot of these picks are satirical because when you’re going through the daily grind, sometimes it helps to laugh (instead of cry). At the very least, many of these stories will help you know you're not alone. If you're starting to question whether the career you've been chasing is worth the cost, these books can offer a sense of solidarity and perhaps some insight on what to do next.

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Recent Notes

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Demon Copperhead Barbara Kingsolver

Demon Copperhead

By Barbara Kingsolver

I loved this book and it broke my heart. I couldn’t stop thinking about it for quite some time after finishing it.

Cover of Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb
Ship of Magic Robin Hobb

Ship of Magic

By Robin Hobb

It's been 26-27 years since I first read this and I'm so glad I've dived back in after all this time. Robin Hobb writes fantasy with grit, with...

Cover of Wilde Lake by Laura Lippman
Wilde Lake Laura Lippman

Wilde Lake

By Laura Lippman

This was excellent. It started me down the road of this author's other books. Haven't read them all but this was my favorite. The other books were...

Cover of Sea of Tranquility by Emily St John Mandel
Sea of Tranquility Emily St John Mandel

Sea of Tranquility

By Emily St John Mandel

An easy read; interesting enough. Not as good as "Station Eleven," but not shabby. Thought-provoking passage near the end about 'living in the end...

Cover of How Progress Ends by Carl Benedikt Frey
How Progress Ends Carl Benedikt Frey

How Progress Ends

By Carl Benedikt Frey

Technological progress is not an inevitable “natural” phenomenon. We have seen it accelerate, stagnate and diverge in many different forms in...

Cover of Anamnesis by Lyndsie Clark
Anamnesis Lyndsie Clark

Anamnesis

By Lyndsie Clark

This book is not as strong as her previous In Memoriam, but the world building is fascinating and highly engaging.  I'm looking forward to more...