How to Transfer Your Books from Goodreads to The StoryGraph

Goodreads has been a favorite platform for book lovers to track their reading, but The StoryGraph offers a fresh and insightful alternative. Whether you're switching platforms for its advanced analytics, personalized recommendations, or ad-free experience, migrating your book collection is a straightforward process. This guide will walk you through every step to ensure a smooth transition.

Why Move from Goodreads to The StoryGraph?

Before we dive into the transfer process, here are some reasons why many readers are making the switch:

• Advanced Reading Insights – The StoryGraph provides in-depth stats about your reading habits.
• More Personalized Recommendations – Unlike Goodreads, The StoryGraph suggests books based on mood, pacing, and themes.
• Indie-Owned and Privacy-Focused – It operates independently and doesn’t track user data for advertising.
• Customizable Reading Challenges – You can create and join reading challenges based on personalized goals.

If these features appeal to you, follow the steps below to transfer your book data.

Step 1: Export Your Goodreads Data

Since Goodreads does not offer a direct integration with The StoryGraph, you need to export your book data first.

1. Log into Goodreads
   
   • Open your web browser and sign into your Goodreads account.
2. Access the Export Option
   
   • Click on "My Books" in the top navigation bar.
   • On the left sidebar, scroll down and find "Tools" → Click "Import and Export".
3. Export Your Library
   
   • On the "Import and Export" page, locate the "Export Library" section.
   • Click "Export Library" and wait for Goodreads to generate a CSV file.
   • Once completed, a download link will appear—click it to save the file to your computer.

Step 2: Prepare Your CSV File for Import

While The StoryGraph can read your Goodreads CSV file, you should verify the data before uploading it.

1. Open the File
   
   • Use a spreadsheet editor like Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or Numbers to open the CSV file.
2. Check for Formatting Issues
   
   • Ensure that all books have a title, author, and read status.
   • Review the “Date Read” column to ensure it follows a standard date format (YYYY-MM-DD).
3. Make Any Necessary Edits
   
   • If any books are missing data, manually fill in the missing information.
   • Ensure your shelves and reading statuses are accurate.
4. Save the File
   
   • Once your data looks good, save the file in CSV format for compatibility with The StoryGraph.

Step 3: Import Your Books into The StoryGraph

Now that your data is ready, it’s time to import it into The StoryGraph.

1. Sign Up or Log In
   
   • Go to The StoryGraph and sign in or create an account.
2. Access the Import Tool
   
   • Click on your profile icon (top-right corner) and go to "Manage Account".
   • Find the "Goodreads Import" section and click "Import Goodreads Library".
3. Upload Your CSV File
   
   • Click "Choose file", select your Goodreads CSV, and click "Import my Goodreads Library".
4. Map Your Custom Shelves (If Needed)
   
   • If you had custom shelves in Goodreads (e.g., "To Read in 2024"), The StoryGraph will ask you to assign them to its equivalent categories.
   • Select the appropriate categories or create new ones.
5. Confirm the Import
   
   • Once everything looks correct, proceed with the import.
   • The process may take a few minutes to complete, depending on your library size.
   • You will receive an email notification once the import is finished.

Step 4: Verify Your Data in The StoryGraph

Once the import is complete, it’s a good idea to review your books.

• Check if all books have been imported correctly.
• Verify reading statuses (e.g., Currently Reading, Read, Want to Read).
• If anything is missing, you can manually add or edit entries in The StoryGraph.

What to Do After the Transfer?

• Explore The StoryGraph's Features – Try out reading stats, mood-based recommendations, and challenges.
• Manually Add New Books – Since there's no automatic sync with Goodreads, you’ll need to update both platforms if you use both.
• Join the Community – Discover reading challenges, book clubs, and recommendations tailored to your preferences.

Final Thoughts

Migrating from Goodreads to The StoryGraph is a simple process that allows you to enjoy a more intuitive, data-driven, and personalized reading experience. By following this guide, you can transfer your entire book library effortlessly and start exploring The StoryGraph’s exciting features.

If you have a large reading history, give The StoryGraph some time to process your import, and soon, you’ll be ready to enjoy a fresh way of tracking your reading journey!

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