CzytajTo guide
How to catalogue books without overdoing it
The minimum useful fields for finding a book and tracking its status.
A useful catalogue contains only fields that help you find a book or make a decision.
Key principle
The tool should reduce decisions and help you return to the book. If maintaining the system takes more time than reading, simplify it.
Step-by-step method
- Record title, author, format and status.
- Add physical location only for a larger collection.
- Use a small stable tag set.
- Add ratings and notes after reading, not as a requirement at entry.
Common mistakes
- Copying publisher descriptions for every book.
- Creating dozens of overlapping tags.
- Failing to distinguish owned and borrowed copies.
How to apply this in CzytajTo
Use only the modules you need: library, progress, journal, due date or challenge. Export the data at any time and keep it outside the browser.
One-week review
Check whether the system helped you start a session, find a book or remember an important date. Remove fields and steps you did not use.
FAQ
Do I need to add every book?
No. Start with current reads and the next few books.
Is the data public?
No. CzytajTo stores entries locally unless you export them.
Can I change the method later?
Yes. Statuses, tags and goals should evolve with your reading habits.