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If you love books like I do, you probably enjoy checking books off your list, seeing your progress, and having a place to track your reading journey. For years, Goodreads was the go-to platform for this — but then I found StoryGraph. In this post, we’ll explore what StoryGraph is, its key features, how it compares to Goodreads, and why it works so well for me and many others.

What Is StoryGraph?

StoryGraph is a social book cataloging and tracking platform created in 2019 as an alternative to Goodreads, focusing on better tracking and personalized reading analytics.

Features I Love About StoryGraph

Detailed Reading Stats

Unlike Goodreads, StoryGraph provides rich data visualization of your habits: pace, mood, genre, length, and more. This isn’t just a shelf — it’s insight into your reading patterns.

Custom Tags & Filters

You can tag books however you want — moods, formats, themes — and filter your lists beyond basic shelves.

Reading Challenges

Track goals like number of books read or genre challenges, and watch your progress in real time. It turns reading into a gently motivating game.

Content Warnings & Half Stars

StoryGraph lets you rate books in half or quarter stars (unlike Goodreads), and even includes content warnings to help you decide what’s right for you.

Friend Tracking (Optional)

You can follow friends’ reading journeys without oversaturated social feeds — just pure reading stats.

StoryGraph vs. Goodreads: A Comparison

Feature	StoryGraph	Goodreads
Owned By	Independent	Amazon subsidiary
Analytics	Advanced	Basic
Rating Options	Quarter/half stars	Full stars only
Mood Tracking	Yes	No
Social Comments	Limited	Extensive groups and forums

Why I Prefer StoryGraph

For me, tracking should motivate, not distract. StoryGraph helps me understand how I read — not just what I’ve read. It’s less about popularity and more about personal insight.

StoryGraph isn’t just a tracker — it’s a tool that helps cultivate your reading life with depth, personalization, and joy. Whether you’re a casual reader or page-count obsessive, StoryGraph helps you see why you read — and what kind of reader you are.