Moodreads: Music for reading for Android

App summary

Moodreads is an Android app from Duveral that creates music playlists to accompany your reading. Using a matching algorithm, the app pairs any book with a soundtrack intended to enhance the mood of your current read. A recent update added an ISBN barcode scanner so you can identify a book by pointing your camera at its barcode.

How book-to-music matching works

Search for a title in the app and Moodreads instantly produces a curated playlist tailored to that book. For example, a horror novel will trigger tense, suspenseful tracks, while a romance will return softer, dreamy selections. The app also includes exclusive compositions from movie composers to expand its musical options.

Playback and atmosphere controls

• Chromecast support for sending audio to compatible devices.
• An ambient rain effect that can be mixed over the playlist for added atmosphere.
• A sleep/timer option that automatically stops playback after 30 or 60 minutes to keep reading uninterrupted.

Organization and discovery

• A personal bookshelf where you can save books you’re currently reading so you don’t have to search for them again.
• A growing streaming catalog that the app draws from to build playlists.
• Integration with Goodreads and Google Books APIs to access a very large catalog of titles.

Platform notes and limitations

Moodreads is strictly a music companion; it does not include an ebook reader and contains no downloadable or purchasable book files. It’s designed for Android users and may be available through major Android app stores, including third-party marketplaces like the OPPO App Market.

Getting help or sending feedback

If you run into problems or have suggestions, contact the developer using the email address provided on the app’s store listing.