Platform
Track books among friends — who read it, who needs it, who has the copy
One shared list for a small group passing paperbacks — not a personal reading shelf.
ReferLyst is a shared list platform for friend groups who trade physical books. Each title shows who has read it, who still needs it, and who currently has the paperback. When everyone in your circle finishes a book, the holder gets a nudge to donate it to a little free library or pass it outside the group.
The problem
Sound familiar? These are the pain points people search for before they find a better way.
- Personal reading apps don't show who in your friend group read the shared copy
- Group chats lose track of who has the paperback
- Nobody knows who still needs to read each title
- The last reader forgets to donate or pass the book on
- Spreadsheets are too much work for a casual book swap
What you get
Read-by roster
See which friends finished each title and who still needs to read it.
Copy holder
Mark who has the physical book so it doesn't disappear between houses.
Pass-it-on nudge
When the whole circle has read a title, remind the holder to donate or share it.
Join with a name
Friends contribute from one link — no account or app download.
Add titles as you go
List the next paperback you're passing around, with an optional details link.
How it works
- 1
Create a book circle list
Add your friend group's names to the roster.
- 2
List the books you're trading
Add each title your circle is passing around.
- 3
Share one link
Friends mark reads and claim the copy from their phones.
- 4
Donate when everyone's done
Pass finished copies to a little free library or someone new.
Built for
People also search for
Common questions and keywords — if you typed these into Google, you're in the right place.
- what app can we use to track and share books among friends
- app to track who read a book friend group
- software for passing books among friends
- friend book club tracking app
Frequently asked questions
- What app can we use to track books among friends?
- Create a shared book circle on ReferLyst. Each title shows who read it, who still needs it, and who has the copy — built for a small group trading one paperback.
- Is this for personal reading logs or shared copies?
- Personal reading logs track your own shelf. ReferLyst tracks the circle — who read it, who still needs it, and who has the physical book right now.
- Do friends need to sign up?
- No. They open your link, enter a name, and mark reads. Only the list creator needs a free account.
- Can we nudge the last reader to donate?
- Yes. When everyone on the roster has read a title, the list highlights that it's time to pass the copy to a little free library or someone outside the group.
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