Free book-tracking app
Serious Endeavor is free.
Track what you read.
A quiet place to log your books, keep a reading journal, and share what you're reading now. It works right in your web browser — nothing to download, no app store.
Easy to add books
Start a new book in seconds, however you like to do it.
Scan the barcode
Point your camera at the barcode on the back of the book and it's added — cover and all.
Search by title or author
Type a title or an author and pick your book from the results.
Just type it in
For older or unusual books that aren't in any catalog, add the details yourself in a few seconds.
Share what you're reading
Your Now page is a public page that shows what you're reading right now, your reading goal, and your finished books. It lives at an address like seriousendeavor.com/now/@username — share it anywhere: your website, your newsletter, your social profiles.
Here's what a Now page looks like
Now reading
@reader2026 reading goal
An example — your page fills in with your own books and your own goal.
Optional
Become a Supporter
Serious Endeavor is free, and it stays free. If you'd like to support it, a one-time $10 makes you a Supporter — and adds a few extras to your Now page:
- Your own web address for your Now page — like
now.yourname.com. - Make it yours — change how your Now page looks with your own styles.
- No bookstore links — the links that earn us a small commission are removed from your page.
One payment, no subscription. Supporter is handled inside the app.
Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. Track your books, keep a journal, set reading goals, and publish your Now page without paying anything. Supporter is an optional one-time $10 for people who want to support the app and get a few extras.
What does Supporter include?
Three extras for your Now page: your own web address (like now.yourname.com), your own styling, and no commission-earning bookstore links. One payment of $10, no subscription.
How does the custom web address work?
If you own a web address, you can point it at your Now page so visitors see it there instead.
Do I need to download anything?
No. Serious Endeavor opens in your web browser, and you can save it to your home screen so it feels like an app.