A StoryGraph Alternative Built for Readers & Indie Authors
Love the idea of an independent reading tracker but want deeper author profiles, community tags, and indie-first discovery? Meet Menrva Books.
The StoryGraph proved that readers want an independent alternative to Goodreads — and we could not agree more. Menrva Books shares that commitment to independence, then leans into the things we care most about: championing indie authors, rich community-driven discovery, and integrated author profiles.
Menrva is free to start, works in any browser, and never sells your search results to the highest bidder.
What Menrva and StoryGraph have in common
Both platforms are independent, both put readers ahead of advertisers, and both believe your reading data should serve you. If those values are why you love StoryGraph, you will feel at home on Menrva.
Where Menrva Books goes further
Menrva is built around a deep, browsable taxonomy and a real community layer, with authors as first-class citizens of the platform.
- Integrated author profiles with bibliographies, series in reading order, and social links.
- A four-level discovery taxonomy: genres, subgenres, keywords, and reader-created community tags.
- Community comments and reviews on every book — unique, reader-written context you will not find in a publisher blurb.
- Dedicated indie- and self-published-author support with no pay-to-rank promotion.
Free to start, premium when you want more
The Explorer tier is free forever and covers search, browsing, and reading-status tracking. The Bibliophile subscription adds comments, favorites, and reading lists, and the Author tier lets writers manage their own profiles.
Frequently asked questions
How is Menrva Books different from The StoryGraph?
Menrva Books and The StoryGraph share a commitment to independence. Where Menrva differs is in its deep indie-author support, integrated author profiles with social links, community comments, and a comprehensive genre–subgenre–keyword–tag taxonomy for discovery.
Is Menrva Books free like StoryGraph?
Yes. Menrva Books has a free Explorer tier with search, browsing, and reading-status tracking. Optional paid tiers add premium reader features and author tools.
Can I use Menrva Books alongside StoryGraph or Goodreads?
Of course. Many readers use more than one tool while they decide. Menrva works in any browser, so you can try it without giving anything up.
Does Menrva Books have community reviews?
Yes. Readers can comment on and review books, and those reviews appear right on the book page — adding unique, community-written context to every title.
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