I currently use Goodreads. The little reading goal tracker keeps me motivated to make reading a priority. I like that there is a social aspect to the app too. Like, you can write a review or your thoughts on the book, and sometimes other users will comment giving you the opportunity to engage in discussion. Although, I’m really just a lurker right now.

The Storygraph is a good alternative to Goodreads though. It lets you track things like pacing, mood, and genre, and puts that data into pie charts. It’s also not affiliated with Amazon, which is a sell for some folks.

I’ve tried building an excel spreadsheet to track more elements that Storygraph doesn’t. But, I always fail to maintain that.

And then finally, I usually write my thoughts about a book in my journal.