Hi, we're InkShelf.
InkShelf is home to people who love reading. Millions of books, zero cost. Everything you need — search, shelve, review — in one beautiful place.
InkShelf by the numbers
75K+
Free Classics to Read
24
Genres to Explore
100%
Free, No Paywall
∞
Books on Your Shelf
Your entire reading life,
beautifully organized.
From the moment you discover a book to the day you finish it — InkShelf is with you. Rate, review, build wishlists, track progress, and explore millions of titles across every genre.
Currently reading
Dune — Frank Herbert
Everything a reader needs
Built for book lovers, by book lovers.
Discover Instantly
Search millions of books, authors, and series in seconds. Our smart engine finds exactly what you're looking for.
Build Your Shelf
Track what you've read, what you're reading, and what's up next. Your personal library, always with you.
Curate Favorites
Bookmark the books that moved you. Build a collection of your most treasured reads.
Rate & Review
Write personal notes, rate books, and track your reading progress — all in one beautifully designed space.
Free, Always
No subscription, no paywall. Read 75,000+ classics free and borrow modern books through Open Library.
Blazing Fast
Powered by Next.js 16. Every page loads instantly. Smooth, snappy, zero lag. Reading should feel effortless.
Explore by genre
Twenty-four categories, millions of stories. Find your next obsession.
How InkShelf works
Find any book
Search Google Books and Open Library in one place, or browse 24 hand-picked genres.
Read it free
Open 75,000+ public-domain classics right here, or borrow modern titles free through Open Library.
Make it yours
Shelve it, rate it, keep notes, get an AI summary — and your progress updates as you read.