What can I do with my Goodreads export?

You can back up your data, move to another reading app, analyze your stats in a spreadsheet, or upload it to The Bookfolio to turn your reading year into a printed book.

How to Export Your Goodreads Library to CSV (2026)

Q: Can you export your Goodreads library?

Yes. Goodreads lets you export your entire library as a CSV file from the Import and Export page under My Books > Tools. The export includes every book, your rating, review, date read, page count, and shelves.

Q: Can I export Goodreads on my phone?

The export option is only available on the Goodreads desktop website, not the mobile app. Open goodreads.com in a phone or computer browser and use desktop mode if needed.

Q: What's in the Goodreads CSV export?

The file includes title, author, ISBN, your rating, average rating, page count, year published, date read, date added, bookshelves, and your full review text for every book in your library.

Updated June 2026 · 4 min read

Your Goodreads library is yours — and you can download all of it as a spreadsheet in about two minutes. Here's exactly how.

Quick version: On the Goodreads desktop site, go to My Books → Import and Export (under Tools), click Export Library, wait a few seconds, then click the download link. You'll get a goodreads_library_export.csv file with every book, rating, review, and date.

Step-by-step

1. Open the Import/Export page (desktop only)

Sign in to goodreads.com in a web browser. The export tool isn't in the mobile app, so use a computer — or open the desktop site in your phone's browser. Click My Books in the top menu, then look in the left sidebar for Tools → Import and Export.

2. Click "Export Library"

At the top of the page, click the Export Library button. Goodreads starts building a CSV of your entire library. Larger libraries take a little longer.

3. Download the file

After a few seconds, a link with a date stamp appears next to "Your export from…". Click it to download goodreads_library_export.csv to your computer. That's it — you now have a complete copy of your reading history.

What's inside the file

The CSV contains a row for every book and columns including:

Title, author, and ISBN/ISBN13
Your rating and the community average rating
Number of pages and year published
Date read and date added
Your bookshelves (e.g. read, to-read, favorites)
Your full review text

What to do with it next

Once you have the export, you have options:

Back it up — a CSV is a safe, permanent copy you control.
Switch apps — most reading trackers import the Goodreads CSV.
Analyze your year — open it in a spreadsheet to total pages and ratings. See Goodreads Year in Review.
Make a book of it — upload the CSV to The Bookfolio and it becomes a printed keepsake.

Upload that CSV. Get a book.

The Bookfolio turns your Goodreads export into a 6×9″ printed paperback of your reading year — covers, reviews, and stats included. Free PDF, or printed and shipped.

Try it with your export →

Frequently asked questions

Can you export your Goodreads library?

Yes. From My Books → Import and Export, click Export Library to download a CSV of your entire library, including ratings, reviews, dates, and page counts.

Can I export Goodreads on my phone?

The export tool is only on the Goodreads desktop website, not the app. Open goodreads.com in a browser (use desktop mode on a phone if needed).

What's in the Goodreads CSV export?

Title, author, ISBN, your rating, average rating, page count, year published, date read, date added, bookshelves, and your full review text — for every book.

Is exporting from Goodreads free?

Yes, it's completely free and there's no limit on library size.