GoodReader

GoodReader

@goodreaderbot
FreeInline modeEN

Search and share books from Goodreads right inside any chat via inline mode — title, author, cover and a "read more" for the description and average rating. Free.

Key features

  • Inline search across Goodreads' public book database
  • Shows cover, author and title instantly
  • A tappable Read more button expands to description and average rating
  • No account or login required

GoodReader

GoodReader is a lightweight inline bridge to Goodreads' public book database, and nothing more: type @goodreaderbot followed by a title or author in any chat, and it returns matching books with their cover, author and title, ready to send. Tapping "read more" on a sent result expands the message with the book's description and average Goodreads rating, giving anyone in the chat enough to decide whether it is worth a look, without leaving the conversation. It deliberately does not interface with your personal Goodreads account — there is no login, no reading list sync and no way to log a book as read through the bot. That is a genuine trade-off compared to a full Goodreads client, but it also means there is nothing to configure and no personal data involved; it is purely a public search-and-share tool. For recommending a book to a friend mid-conversation, settling what a title is actually about, or just checking a rating before buying, that narrow scope is exactly what is needed — it does not try to be anything more than a fast, shareable book lookup.

How to start

  1. In any chat, type @goodreaderbot followed by a title or author
  2. Tap a result to send it to the chat
  3. Tap "read more" for the description and rating

Pricing and limits

Free

Pros / Cons

  • Fast inline sharing, no need to open a separate chat
  • No account or personal data required
  • No personal reading-list sync or "mark as read" feature
  • Search only, no book files or downloads

Score breakdown

CriterionWeightPoints
Functionality256 / 10
Reliability & speed156 / 10
Popularity & trust153 / 10
Price & free tier1010 / 10
Usability108 / 10
Safety & privacy109 / 10
Freshness54 / 10
Localization53 / 10
No intrusive ads59 / 10
Score10063.0

How we rank

FAQ

Does it connect to my personal Goodreads account?

No, it only searches Goodreads' public database and does not interface with personal accounts or reading lists.

Can I download the actual book through this bot?

No, it only shows search results, covers and descriptions — no book files are provided.

Technical details

  • Inline mode
  • Mini App
  • Works in groups
  • Works in channels
  • Accepts voice
  • Accepts files
  • Requires phone number
  • Requires registration
  • Shows ads
  • Works in Russia without VPN

Checked September 4, 2026 · Updated September 5, 2026 · Report a problem