Chapter - your book club appv2.0.0
Released June 18, 2026Redesign
iOS
What changed
- UXRebranded the app from Booly to Chapter with a new visual identity.
- UXComplete visual redesign featuring a new book cover slider and cleaner interface.
- New featureAdded reading deadlines to set target dates for books.
- LocalizationAdded support for the German language.
- RetentionIntroduced push notifications for club and reading updates.
- SocialEnhanced club management tools including invite links, permissions, and ownership transfer.
- New featureAdded a personal shelf feature to track individual reading lists and book details.
- New featureEnabled custom cover photo uploads for personal and club books.
- PerformanceImproved performance with faster loading states and general polish.
Original release notes
We're now Chapter! Booly has a new name, a new look, and a whole new feel. Here's what's new in this version: Say hello to Chapter — Same book club home, fresh new identity. A beautiful redesign — Browse your books on a stunning new large cover slider, wrapped in a cleaner, more elegant design throughout the app. Reading deadlines — Set a target date for any book and keep your reading (and your club) on track. Now in English & German — Chapter automatically speaks your language. Stay in the loop — New push notifications keep you up to date with your clubs and reading. Better club tools — Invite friends with a link, manage members and permissions, hand over ownership, leave a club, and reorder your clubs just the way you like. Your personal shelf — Track your own books and reading list alongside your clubs, with dedicated book detail pages. Custom covers — Upload your own cover photos for personal and club books. Faster & smoother — Tons of performance and polish, including snappy loading states across the app. Thanks for reading with us. Happy reading!