The Penny blog

Notes about reading and about Penny, from the person who makes it.

What's new in Penny 2.0

The biggest Penny update so far, out October 21: four looks, five new languages, a Bookshelf widget, Bookstore mode and Previously on…

How to track your reading without social media

What a private reading log needs, and how Penny keeps your books off the feed.

Small ways to build a reading habit that sticks

A reading habit lasts when it's small enough for a bad day. Here's how I'd set one up, and where Penny helps.

How to move your library from Goodreads or StoryGraph to Penny

Bring your whole library to Penny in a few minutes: export a CSV from Goodreads or StoryGraph, import it in Penny, and your shelves, ratings and dates come with it.