AI-powered book scanner

Snap a photo.
Know every book.

Point your camera at any shelf and LibLantern instantly identifies every book — cover art, author, description, and ratings. Works anywhere books live.

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Little Free Libraries
Used bookstores
Public libraries
Garage sales
Friends' shelves
Anywhere there are books

How it works

Three steps to discover your next read

1. Take a photo

Snap a picture of any bookshelf, display, or stack — wherever you find books.

2. AI identifies the books

Google Gemini reads the spines and matches each title to its full metadata in seconds.

3. Find your next book

Browse covers, read descriptions, check ratings, and decide what to pick up.

Features

Everything you need at a glance

Cover art

See the actual book cover for every title detected — not just text.

Ratings & descriptions

Get star ratings and summaries from Google Books so you can decide on the spot.

Instant results

Results in seconds — fast enough to use while standing in an aisle or at a shelf.

Privacy first

Photos are analyzed in memory and never stored, logged, or shared.

Works on any device

Use it right from your phone browser — no app download needed.

Free to start

Create a free account and start scanning books wherever you find them.

See books differently.

Never stand in front of a shelf wondering what's worth picking up. LibLantern tells you instantly.

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