Articles
Essays for collectors: about Delicious Library, physical media, and what we're building with The Big Bookcase.
July 2, 2026 · 6 min read
What Happened to Delicious Library? Why Collectors Still Miss It
Delicious Library was the Mac app that made cataloging books, movies, and games feel magical. Here's what it was, why it faded, and what collectors are looking for now.
July 2, 2026 · 5 min read
The Big Bookcase: Building a Web Catalog for Books, Movies, and Games You Own
The Big Bookcase is an independent project inspired by Delicious Library, a web catalog for collectors who keep books, movies, and games, on a shelf or on a drive. Here's what we're building and why.
July 3, 2026 · 4 min read
How to Import Digital Books from Goodreads, Calibre, and Kobo
Export your ebook library as CSV and import it into The Big Bookcase. Goodreads, Calibre, and Kobo paths for digital book collectors.
July 3, 2026 · 8 min read
Delicious Library Alternatives: Honest Options for Collectors in 2026
Libib, CLZ, Book Track, spreadsheets, and The Big Bookcase compared. What each does well, where they fall short, and which fits your shelf.
July 3, 2026 · 7 min read
How to Export Your Delicious Library Data Before You Switch Apps
Rescue your Delicious Library catalog: export XML, open it in a spreadsheet, clean titles and ISBNs, and prepare a CSV for import elsewhere.