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Goodshelf – Bookshelf from Goodreads Bookshelves

by a_c·Jun 26, 2026·3 points·0 comments
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AI Analysis

●MidCozyNiche Gem

Yet another virtual bookshelf when Criterion Closet already exists.

Strengths
  • •Browser extension bypasses CORS without needing a proxy server
  • •Clean 3D visualization that actually renders book covers properly
Weaknesses
  • •Purely aesthetic with no utility beyond looking at your books
  • •Goodreads RSS limits 200 books per shelf, breaks large collections
Category
Other
Target Audience

Goodreads users who want visual book collections

Similar To

Criterion Closet · StoryGraph shelves

Post Description

Saw here the other day a virtual shelf. I've always wanted one for my virtual collection, so I made one based on goodreads records.

It is purely for looks and fun. It uses a backend proxy to work with goodreads CORS restriction. I also made an browser extension version which doesn't need a proxy server running.

A demo site is available on https://geo-dude.com/goodshelf/

Please give it a look

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