Launch the private beta of our app!

Once the first version is ready, we’ll invite a small group of readers to help us test it. From there, we’ll iterate quickly and keep improving until it’s ready for launch.

Want to help us test?

If you are interested in beta testing this feature, please email ben@shepherd.com.

Here is an early mockup of the TBR section...

This is super early, so remember that a lot is being tested and played with.

Once a book is read...

• Easily log what you read, how you felt, and any private notes you want to remember.
• Your ratings help match you with readers who share your taste, so you can find more books you’ll LOVE (not just like).
• With every book you read, we learn more about your Book DNA and connect you to books (and authors) you’re most likely to love.

Here is an early mockup of the Reading Log page...

Status

We are building this now!

Why is this update important?

• This is why we exist 😄. We are on a mission to help readers:
  • Bring their TBR piles to life. Your TBR pile shouldn't be boring—it’s where you discover your next adventure, fall hard for your next great love, or get hit with your next big aha moment. Shepherd turns that dusty list into something worth exploring.
  • Find books they will love. Life's too short for "just okay" reads. Shepherd uses your Book DNA and Book Twins to match you with books you will LOVE (not just like).
  • Explore books in fun and unique ways. Book discovery shouldn't feel like scrolling through a spreadsheet. We make it wild, weird, and wonder-filled—like falling down the best rabbit hole ever.