Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using Yonderbook to find free books
How do I connect my Goodreads account to Yonderbook?
First, create a Yonderbook account with your email. Then go to Connections and click "Connect with Goodreads". You'll be redirected to Goodreads to authorize the connection. Note: You may need to click the connect button twice—the first click authorizes on Goodreads, the second completes the connection.
Is Yonderbook free to use?
Yes! Yonderbook is completely free. We help you find free books at your library and through book trading sites like BookMooch.
What is Libby and how does it work with Yonderbook?
Libby is a free app by OverDrive that lets you borrow ebooks and audiobooks from your local library. Yonderbook checks if books on your Goodreads want-to-read list are available through your library's Libby catalog, so you can borrow them for free instead of buying them.
What is BookMooch?
BookMooch is a book trading community where readers swap physical books for free (you just pay postage). When you add books to your BookMooch wishlist, you get notified when someone lists a copy. Yonderbook helps you add books from your Goodreads list to your BookMooch wishlist automatically.
Does Yonderbook store my Goodreads data?
We only store the minimum data needed to provide our service: your Goodreads user ID and secure connection credentials. Your book lists are fetched fresh from Goodreads each time you use Yonderbook. You can disconnect your Goodreads account and delete all stored data at any time from your Account page.
Why do I need to create a Yonderbook account?
Goodreads deprecated their API in December 2020, making direct login unreliable. By creating a Yonderbook account, you get consistent access to your book data and features, independent of Goodreads API issues.
Which libraries does Yonderbook support?
Yonderbook works with any library that uses OverDrive/Libby for their digital catalog. This includes most public libraries in the United States, Canada, UK, Australia, and many other countries. Just enter your zip code and we'll find libraries near you automatically.
Can I use Yonderbook without Goodreads?
Currently, Yonderbook requires a Goodreads account to import your reading lists. We're exploring options to support other book tracking platforms in the future.
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