Read what you own. Borrow before you buy.
Plumerie is a book app with no ads, no affiliate links, and no algorithms designed to push you toward buying more. It exists to help you appreciate the library you already have.
The system is not neutral
You have a stack of unread books and a growing sense that buying more is not the answer. You have noticed that Goodreads — owned by Amazon — pushes you to buy. Algorithms recommend new releases. Ads show up in your reading feed. The entire system is designed to make you consume more, not read what you already have.
You want something different. An app that treats your existing collection as the starting point, not a stepping stone to the next purchase.
Plumerie is that app. We built it because we believe the books you already own deserve your attention first.
What we believe about books and technology
No ads. No affiliate links. Ever.
Plumerie will never show you an ad or earn money from sending you to Amazon or any other retailer. That is a permanent policy, not a launch gimmick. We are funded by subscriptions from users who want premium features — nothing else.
Want list, not a shopping cart
Your want list tracks what you would like to read someday. It is not connected to a store. Check your local library first. Borrow from a friend. Buy secondhand. The decision is yours — Plumerie has no stake in it.
"Do I already own this?"
Search your catalog from the bookstore. Stop buying duplicates. Know what you already have before you buy something new. Plumerie works offline for exactly this moment.
Read-what-you-own tracking
See all your unread books. Set goals. Make progress on the stack you already have. Your TBR list is not a failure — it is a library waiting to be read.
Your unread books are not a problem. They're a gift.
Every book on your shelf is a future version of yourself you have not met yet. The one who finally reads that novel you bought three years ago. The one who picks up that history book at exactly the right moment. The TBR pile is not a failure of willpower — it is a library waiting for its reader.
Plumerie helps you see what you have, know where it is, and choose what to read next from what you already own. No external pressure. No algorithms telling you that new is better. Just you and your books.
Common questions
Will Plumerie ever show ads or affiliate links?
No. Plumerie will never show ads or earn money from affiliate links to book retailers. This is a permanent policy. Plumerie is funded by subscriptions from users who want premium features.
How does the want list work?
Your want list is a personal reading wishlist, not a shopping cart. It is not connected to any store. When you find a book you want, you can check your local library, borrow from a friend, or buy it — your choice.
Is free really free?
Yes. The core library management features — scanning, cataloging, location tracking, family sharing, lending — are free and stay free. See the pricing page for what premium features cost.
Start with what you already have
Free means free. No credit card. No affiliate links. No catch.
