Pick Up vs Pocket Libraries

Pick Up - Your Personal Reading Companion Transform the way you read, reflect, and remember with Pick Up — the reading companion for people who want more from every book. SMART BOOK MANAGEMENT • Search by title or scan ISBN barcodes to instantly add books • Track reading progress across multiple books • Organise by status: Reading, Finished, Up Next, or DNF • Set a starting page for books you've already begun • Beautiful cover images and detailed metadata WIDGETS & LIVE READING • Add beautiful Home Screen widgets for your current book and reading streak • See your current book on the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen while reading • Tap straight back into your active session from the Live Activity BOOK ROULETTE • Can't decide what to read next? Spin the slot machine and let fate choose from your Up Next pile • Start reading your chosen book instantly THE SHELF — BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS • Personalised book recommendations based on your library and reading history • Set your mood, preferred length, and genre to get tailored picks • Discover handpicked books from independent authors in the Indie Picks tab • Save picks directly to your Up Next list READING SESSIONS • Track time spent reading with a built-in stopwatch • Set a countdown timer to challenge yourself or stay focused • Ambient sounds while you read: rain, fireplace, ocean, lo-fi, and more • Pause, resume, or finish early with full control • View complete reading history by book • Build consistent reading habits with session tracking CAPTURED THOUGHTS • Record thoughts while reading with one-tap voice capture • Voice-to-text transcription • Write text reflections • Organise thoughts by book with timestamps • Star important thoughts • Review your complete reading journey MONTHLY RECAP • Shareable card with your reading month at a glance • Book covers, pages read, and reading time • Choose your colour theme and share with friends CLOUD SYNC • Seamless sync across all your devices • Automatic cloud backup • Secure Supabase-powered sync • Access your library anywhere DAILY INSPIRATION • Quote of the Day — a fresh reading quote every day on your home screen • Daily quote notification at your chosen time • Share quotes to social media READING STATISTICS • Track reading streaks • Visual progress indicators • Total books, pages, and thoughts • Personalised reading time estimates REMINDERS & NOTIFICATIONS • Customisable daily reading reminders • Choose your days and times • Gentle nudges to keep your streak alive BEAUTIFUL DESIGN • Clean interface with full dark mode support • Themes: Parchment, Ink, Void, Sepia, Marble, and more • Smooth animations • Designed for readers PRIVACY-FIRST • Local-first architecture — your data stays on your device • Optional cloud sync • No tracking, no ads Perfect for avid readers, book clubs, students, and anyone who wants to remember what they read.

Pocket Libraries brings your neighbourhood library to your phone. Browse thousands of books, reserve your next read, keep track of what you've borrowed, and stay connected to a community of readers, wherever you are. BROWSE & DISCOVER • Search our catalogue of 3,500+ books - fiction, non-fiction, African literature, children's books and more • Filter by genre, library and availability • See rich details for every title: description, themes, age group and real-time availability BORROW & RESERVE • Reserve books for pickup at your preferred library • Track your active checkouts and due dates at a glance • Build a reading list of titles you want to read next • Renew books and view your borrowing history YOUR MEMBERSHIP • Manage your membership and digital library card • See your membership history, and upcoming renewal dates COMMUNITY & EVENTS • Discover upcoming events and community gatherings • Register for workshops, book clubs and kids' activities • Explore the Reading Hub, Sunday Letter Project and more Pocket Libraries runs three beautiful community libraries in Lavington, Lower Kabete and Gigiri - cozy, welcoming spaces for reading and discovery. Whether you're a lifelong reader or just getting started, your library is now right in your pocket.