A clear preview
Review new books, duplicates and invalid rows before confirming.
Bring your library over without re-entering every book.
Import your Goodreads library from a CSV or restore an Inkshelf export. Review new books, duplicates and invalid rows before deciding what to skip or complete.
Example import preview
Inkshelf
See what will change before you start the import.
Download a CSV from My Books on the Goodreads website, then choose it in Inkshelf Settings, Your data. The preview shows what will be added or merged. Keep the original file for Goodreads fields that do not transfer.
A careful merge
Fill empty details and add missing records without replacing your current status or progress.
Supported Goodreads fields
The CSV import reads title, author, ISBN, rating, reading status and an available finish date, among other book details. It does not import written reviews or custom shelf names.
A complete export
The versioned JSON includes books, collections, completed reads, loans, quotes and goals.
Import at your pace and keep a way out.
- 1Choose a file
Export a CSV from My Books on Goodreads, then open Settings, Your data in Inkshelf. You can also select an Inkshelf JSON export.
- 2Review duplicates
Choose to skip them or complete the records already in your library.
- 3Confirm the import
Saved batches are kept if you need to resume after an interruption.
Frequently asked questions
Will an import replace my current progress?
Merging keeps the status and progress already in Inkshelf while filling empty details and missing history.
Will my Goodreads reviews and shelves transfer?
No. CSV import does not bring over review text, custom shelf names, dates started or full reread history. Keep your original Goodreads file.
Can I back up reads and quotes?
Yes. The versioned JSON export includes reading history, loans, quotes, collections and goals.
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