For readers who buy more than one format

Keep track of what you own, what you want, and which format each one belongs in.

I built Dustjacket because I kept running into the same problem: I might own the hardback, still want the audiobook, and maybe plan to grab the eBook later. Most book apps do a good job tracking titles. I wanted one that also handled formats well.

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Why I built it

Most book apps track titles. I needed one that tracked formats too.

If I already own one version of a book, I do not want that to wipe out the fact that I still want it in another format. That is the whole point of Dustjacket.

Own one, want another

This happens all the time. A book can already be on your shelf and still belong on the wishlist.

HardbackOwned

AudiobookWant

Keep the shelf honest

I did not want paperbacks, eBooks, and audiobooks all getting flattened into one generic bucket.

PaperbackNot owned

eBookOwned

Capture before the moment passes

If I am standing in a bookstore or opening a package, I want to add the book right then and be done with it.

Find the bookScan or search

Set the formatOwned or Want

Inside the app

These are the three screens I use the most.

They all do the same basic job from different angles: show what you own, show what you want, and make it easy to keep the whole thing up to date.

Format view

See Owned and Want at the exact edition level that matters.

Hardback, paperback, eBook, and audiobook stay separate, so one title can reflect what you actually own instead of one vague status.

Library

Browse the shelf with filters that respect format.

Once books are in, the library stays easy to scan. Owned and Want stay visible, and the collection still makes sense at a glance.

Home

Fast capture pays off because the shelf stays current.

Recently added books, current reads, and quick stats make the app useful enough that keeping the shelf current does not feel like homework.

How it works

Setup is a one-time thing. After that, it is just part of buying books.

Connect Hardcover

Paste in your Hardcover API token once and let Dustjacket make sure it works.

Map the eight format lists

Owned and Want get split across hardback, paperback, eBook, and audiobook right from the start.

Keep the shelf current

Add books quickly, pick the right format, and stop trying to keep all of this straight in your head.

FAQ

A few things people usually want to know first.

Can I want a format for a book I already own?

Yes. That is one of the main reasons I built Dustjacket. A book can be owned in one format and still be wanted in another.

What if I own multiple formats of the same book?

Dustjacket keeps each format separate, so hardback, paperback, eBook, and audiobook can all live under the same title without getting mashed together.

Why use Dustjacket instead of a generic want-to-read list?

Because generic lists flatten everything down too much. Dustjacket is built for the more specific question: what do I own already, and what version do I still want?

Why does the app need an API token?

Hardcover does not currently have a built-in third-party sign-in flow for apps like this, so Dustjacket uses the API token you generate from your Hardcover account settings.

Can I use Dustjacket offline?

Yes. Your library stays available locally, and pending changes wait until your phone reconnects.

Is Dustjacket affiliated with Hardcover or Apple?

No. Dustjacket is my independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hardcover or Apple.

Designed and built by an indie developer

I built Dustjacket so I could stop doing all of this in my head.

Whether you have a large library or not, you probably already know the problem--what books do I have in what format? Dustjacket just gives that logic a proper home and makes it fast enough to actually keep using.

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