BookBounty

Self-Hosted

Automate book tracking, recommendations, and library management

Overview

Open-source automation tool for book enthusiasts to sync reading lists across platforms (Goodreads, Libby), generate personalized recommendations, track reading progress, and manage physical/digital libraries. Deploy via Docker (single compose file) or bare-metal (Python 3.8+). Integrates with Calibre, Google Books API, and RSS feeds for new releases. Automates alerts for book deals, library due dates, and author updates. Customizable workflows (e.g., auto-add borrowed books to logs). Lightweight with a web UI for configuration—no mandatory third-party services beyond optional API keys.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  bookbounty:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: bookbounty
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Cross-platform reading list sync (Goodreads, Libby)
Automated recommendations & alerts (deals, due dates)
Physical/digital library management with Calibre integration
Customizable automation workflows

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is BookBounty hard to install?

No—BookBounty supports Docker deployment with a single compose file, making setup straightforward. Bare-metal installs require Python 3.8+ and a few dependencies (listed in docs), and most users get it running in 10 minutes or less.

? Is it a good alternative to Goodreads?

Yes—BookBounty automates tracking and recommendations like Goodreads, plus adds self-hosted privacy, cross-platform sync (including Libby), and custom alerts (e.g., book deals). It lacks Goodreads' social features but excels at automation and data control.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—BookBounty is open-source (MIT license) and fully free to use. There are no paid tiers or hidden costs; all features are available for self-hosted deployments.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Automation

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted, no data sharing)
⊕ Docker deployment for quick setup
⊕ Flexible API integrations for extended functionality

Cons

⊖ Requires API keys for some integrations (Goodreads, Google Books)
⊖ No native mobile app (web UI only)
⊖ Initial API setup may be technical for non-experts