Shelfies - The Nile Books

What does your bookshelf
say about you?

Snap a 'Shelfie' and let our AI analyse your reading DNA to find your next favourite story.

Let’s Scan My Shelf
Bookshelf

Identifying recurring themes.

Tracking "epic reads" vs. "quick bites."

Mapping your preferred decades.

Mapping your top genres.

Uncovering your favourite voices.

Discover your
Reading Identity

Most recommendation engines only look at what you bought last. The Shelfie analysis looks at your entire library to understand the core themes, eras, and voices that define your taste. It’s a full-spectrum view of your literary identity.

Find My DNA

The Anatomy
of a Scan

Genre Ratios

Balancing fiction vs. non-fiction.

Page Formats

Physical, digital, or audio.

Author Analysis

Discover your go-to writers.

Cover Aesthetics

The colors of your library.

Publication Eras

When were your favorites written?

How Does It Work?

01. Snap

01. Snap

Upload a clear photo of your current bookshelf, your bedside table, or that ever-growing "To-Be-Read" pile.

02. Scan

02. Scan

Our AI identifies your titles, cross-references our library, and maps the unique patterns in your reading DNA.

03. Shop

03. Shop

Explore a bespoke shopfront curated specifically for your profile, filled with new releases and classics you’ll actually love.

04. Save & Share

04. Save & Share

Keep your curated collections forever or share your 'Reading DNA' card with friends to see how you compare.

I'm Ready - Find My DNA

Your Questions, Answered

Yes, you can scan as many shelves as you like. The Shelfie engine integrates multiple images to build a comprehensive view of your complete reading profile.
Our recognition engine is highly trained, but if an obscured spine is missed, you can easily review and manually add any missing titles to complete your library.
Currently, Shelfie focuses exclusively on the tactile charm of physical bookshelves. Digital library integration is currently an experimental feature on our roadmap.
Absolutely. Once the scan is complete, you can review, edit, or remove any books from the generated inventory before generating your final Reading Identity.
Yes, our AI analyzes various features including publisher colophons, spine design patterns, and colors, successfully identifying many books even when titles are partially missing or worn.