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    Migration guide

    How to export your Goodreads library.

    A Goodreads export gives you a portable copy of your books, shelves, ratings, and reading history so you can start fresh without starting over.

    1. Step 1

      Open the Goodreads import/export page

      Sign in to Goodreads and go to the library import/export area.

    2. Step 2

      Download your export

      Choose the export option and save the file somewhere easy to find.

    3. Step 3

      Create your Beguiled By Books account

      Sign in, then use the import page to bring your books into your new library.

    4. Step 4

      Review your shelves

      Check Currently Reading, Read, TBR, Owned, and DNF so your tracker reflects how you read now.

    Import your library

    Questions readers ask

    Helpful details before you begin.

    Can I export my Goodreads library?

    Yes. Goodreads provides an export option that creates a file with your books and shelves.

    Why export before switching apps?

    Exporting preserves your reading history, TBR, ratings, and shelves so a new tracker starts with useful context.

    Can I import books into Beguiled By Books?

    Yes. After signing in, use the import flow to bring in your library and start organizing it inside Beguiled By Books.

    Bring your reading history with you.

    Your old shelves can become the start of a more personal reading space.

    Start importing