About Us
Created by book lovers, for book lovers
We’ve all been there: You’re standing in front of a bookshelf — maybe at a friend’s house, a cozy café, or that little bookstore you stumbled upon. Your eyes scan dozens of spines, and you think, “Hmm, that one looks interesting... but is it actually good?” That was exactly the inspiration behind Shelfie.
We’re passionate readers who built the tool we always wished we had. Simply scan any bookshelf with your phone, and instantly discover detailed information, reviews, and ratings for every book in view.
Our Mission
On a mission to make book discovery effortless and enjoyable.
Whether you’re browsing in a bookstore, library, or friend’s living room, Shelfie helps you find books that match your interests and reading preferences.
How it works
Our app uses advanced image recognition to identify books from photos, then provides you with:
- Authentic reader reviews and ratings. Get real feedback from actual readers, not just critics or promotional blurbs. Our community-driven reviews help you discover what people truly think before you commit to your next read.
- Detailed descriptions and book information. Access comprehensive plot summaries, author bios, publication details, and genre classifications all in one place. We pull from multiple trusted sources to give you the complete picture of any book.
- Direct links to purchase from your preferred retailers. Skip the endless searching across different websites. We connect you instantly to retailers so you can buy at the best price from your favorite source.
- Personalized recommendations based on your interests. Our smart algorithm learns from your reading history and preferences to suggest books you’ll actually want to read. The more you use the app, the better it gets at finding your next favorite book.
Built by Readers
Our team understands the joy of discovering a great book and the disappointment of a poor choice. We’ve channeled that experience into creating an app that serves the reading community with genuine care and attention to detail. Join the community!
Drop us a line
We value your input
Your feedback shapes Shelfie’s development. We read every message from our users and regularly implement suggestions to improve the app experience. Whether you’ve found a bug, have a feature idea, or just want to share your thoughts, we’d love to hear from you.