A cozy digital library and community corner for every reader. Discover books, join reading circles, track your goals, and share your love for stories, all in one open-source platform.
Pouranik is an open-source book exploration and reading habit platform designed for people who believe books are more than just words, they’re experiences. Whether you love self-help, fantasy, biographies, technology, or ancient literature, Pouranik is your place to connect with stories and people who share your passion..
The word Paurāṇika comes from Sanskrit, meaning ancient, mythical, or timeless.
We chose this name because stories, whether from ancient scriptures or modern fiction, are timeless.
Pouranik is built on that idea: to help people connect with the magic of reading, share thoughts, and grow together through books.
- Book Search – Explore titles from Google Books and Open Library APIs
- Genre-based Browsing – Fiction, Self-Help, Technology, and more
- Book Detail Pages – Summaries, ratings, and user reviews
- Community Reviews – Share and read opinions from other readers
- Book Clubs & Groups – Build your own reading circles
- Reading Goals & Timer Tracker – Stay on track with your habits
- User Profiles & Shelves – Organize books as To-Read, Currently Reading, or Finished
- Language & Accessibility Support – For a global community
- Coming Soon – Real-time group messaging, event planning for clubs, and more
Want to help bring these features to life? Scroll to the contributions section!
- More than a Library– It’s a community-driven reading journey.
- Social Reading Experience – Book clubs, group chats, and collaborative goals.
- Sustainable Reading – Buy/sell second-hand books, reducing waste.
- Habit Tracking Built-in – Integrated timers and progress tracking to help you finish books.
- Inclusive for All – Multi-language support and accessibility-first design.
- AI-powered Book Recommendations based on your reading patterns.
- Gamified Reading Challenges with badges and leaderboards.
- Event Scheduling for online/offline book discussions.
- Integration with E-Readers for direct progress syncing.
- Advanced Search & Filters (by author, publication date, ratings).
- Personalized Feed showing updates from your groups and interests.
- Voice Book Reviews for accessibility and engagement.
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Frontend | React + Tailwind CSS |
| API | Google Books API / OpenLibrary API |
| Backend | Node.js + Express (planned) |
| Database | MongoDB / Firebase (planned) |
| Hosting | Vercel / Render |
We welcome contributions from book lovers, developers, and designers. Whether it’s fixing bugs, adding features, or improving the UI, your efforts help us grow this platform. Click here to start with contribution!
- Maintained with ❤️ by the Pouranik Core Team
Lead: @bhaktimore18
Every reader who ever felt seen in a story. Let's build this platform for curious minds across the world.
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