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Booktopus — A Social Digital Library

Read, post and trade books in one place — an e-reader wrapped in a social network.

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01 Context

Booktopus is a social digital library: one place to read, talk about and exchange books.

Readers were juggling separate apps to read, talk about and exchange books. Booktopus puts all three in one place.

React + Tailwind app — in-browser e-book reader, social feed with posts and comments, and wishlists for borrowing, buying or selling books.
Firebase authentication and data.

System

Read in the browser

A built-in e-book reader, so the library is also the reading room.
Social by design

Posts, comments and wishlists turn a catalogue into a community feed.