---
title: "Side Projects"
description: "Some stuff that I do on the side"
url: "https://shantesh.com/side-projects"
updated: "2026-03-12T08:45:21Z"
---

# Side Projects

Some stuff that I do on the side

![Aesthetically Pleasing](https://editor.blogmaker.app/web/assets/uploads/c0a4754105d5153795981863b6cf5d11.jpeg)

## Aesthetically Pleasing

This site showcases visually beautiful things—be it architecture, print art, or sleek UI design.

[Visit Site](https://aestheticallypleasing.in/)

![Games and Stories](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0fe9bb22-f695-466a-8efd-23ff9ac9bb7b_1024x1024.jpeg)

## Games & Stories Newsletter

Highlights games that excel in storytelling—where gameplay and narrative blend perfectly.

[Read Newsletter](https://gamesandstories.substack.com/)

![Expense Splitter](https://editor.blogstatic.io/web/assets/uploads/2412b1568b2b985e8fa2ea26eb6d7244.png)

## Family Expenses Splitter

Split expenses with your partner based on income using this Excel tool and web version.

[Download Excel](https://shantesh.gumroad.com/l/partnerincomesplitter)  
[Try Web Version](https://splitter.shantesh.com)

![BookCatalog](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e41da11c-ca38-4987-b67f-efc8231c968a)

## Book Catalog

A free desktop app that turns a messy folder of ebooks into a beautiful, searchable library—in seconds.

[Learn More](https://shanteshpatil.github.io/ebook-catalog/)  
[Download Free](https://github.com/shanteshpatil/ebook-catalog/releases/latest)