Frequently asked questions

An app that turns the topics you care about online into a personal monthly reading list. You tell us nothing complicated — we learn from what you already like, post and talk about, and recommend books that fit, each with a reason.

No. We never read private messages, even if they're included in a file you upload. We only look at the topics of public posts, likes, comments and saved items you choose to share with us.

No. We extract topics (for example, "Caribbean history" or "personal finance") and then delete the original content. Uploaded data files are deleted as soon as they've been processed.

Never. Scroll to Shelf only reads what you allow it to, and never posts on your behalf.

Two ways: Premium subscriptions, and affiliate commission. When you buy a book through one of our links, the retailer may pay us a small commission at no extra cost to you. It never affects what we recommend. See our affiliate disclosure.

We link mainly to Bookshop.org, which supports independent bookshops, and to other retailers including Amazon. You're always free to buy anywhere — or borrow from your local library.

Yes — the free plan gives you three personal picks a month, the daily game, book swipe and your reader profile. Premium adds more picks, deep-dive lists, Deep Profile imports, book clubs and more. See pricing.

At launch: a website that works on any phone or computer, and a Chrome browser extension. iPhone and Android apps will follow. You can connect YouTube and Reddit directly, and import data from Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X and LinkedIn using their official data-download tools.

Yes, at any time, from your account settings — individual interests, a single platform's data, or your whole account. You can also email us.

Soon. Join the waitlist and we'll email you as soon as your first picks are ready.