BiblioReads is a free and open source front end for Goodreads, with no sign-up.
Use it now: biblioreads.lunar.icu
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Working when we checked on 9 November 2026 (tested in a browser, no bot check). A full book page loaded.
Checked on 9 November 2026 from two different networks, with the user agent of Safari on iOS 15.8 (the newest system for an iPhone 7). Talk about this guide in the Privacy Enjoyers forum.
What it replaces
BiblioReads replaces Goodreads book pages. It is not connected to Goodreads.
- Book pages and search without a Goodreads account.
- No sign-up pop-ups.
Instances on 9 November 2026
| Address | Result | Note |
|---|---|---|
| biblioreads.lunar.icu | works | Book pages load in a browser. |
| biblioreads.utilibre.org | loads | Start page only. |
Results: works = a real content page came back; bot check = a short JavaScript check runs before the site opens; loads = the start page opens, but a content page was not confirmed; moved = the address now forwards somewhere else; down = no answer. Public instances change often, so check the project's own instance list too.
How to use it
- Change https://www.goodreads.com in a book link to the instance address, or paste the Goodreads link in its search box.
| Normal address | Private address |
|---|---|
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/BOOK_ID | https://biblioreads.lunar.icu/book/show/BOOK_ID |
On an iPhone 7 (iOS 15.8, Safari 15.6)
The pages are made on the server, but the JavaScript uses class static blocks, which Safari supports only from 16.4. On an iPhone 7 expect the text to show and the interactive parts to fail.
What you keep private, and what you do not
Goodreads sees the instance's server instead of you. The instance you choose still sees your IP address and the pages you open, the same as any website does, so pick an operator you trust, or run your own copy. No guide here needs an account or an email address.
Run your own copy
- Source code: https://github.com/nesaku/BiblioReads (licence AGPL-3.0).
- Last code change seen on 2026-11-07.
- git clone, npm install and npm run start, or docker-compose up -d (from the README).
Known problems
- The README says results come with a delay because the server fetches Goodreads first.
- Our search test did not return results on either listed instance.
Sources
- BiblioReads repository and README, read 9 November 2026.
- Can I use: class static blocks, read 9 November 2026.