The GUI looks super clean and well thought out—nice work! Curious how it handles big libraries and if the sync across devices is as seamless as it sounds. Definitely worth checking out!
Finnucane 19 days ago [-]
This looks nice, but is anyone really demanding AI powered summaries? That seems like antireading. Especially when human-powered summaries of many books are available.
chrox 19 days ago [-]
You’re absolutely right that human-powered summaries, like those from book reviews or professional analyses, offer valuable insights that AI can’t fully replicate. Our goal with AI-powered summaries isn’t to replace these rich, human interpretations but to complement them. For example, AI summaries can be useful for quickly recalling key points from a book you’ve already read supporting academic or professional use cases. That said, we understand that the joy of reading often comes from diving deeply into the content itself, and we prioritize features that enhance that experience—like annotations, syncing, and a customizable interface. AI summaries are an optional tool meant to serve those specific moments when readers might find them helpful. We’d love to hear how you think we could refine this feature or what other tools you’d find more meaningful for your reading journey! Happy reading.
Finnucane 19 days ago [-]
Sounds like a waste of resources for very little real gain.
chrox 19 days ago [-]
While the AI-powered summaries might not resonate with every reader, they’ve been requested by some users who value quick recaps or overviews—especially in academic or professional settings where time is limited. Our primary focus remains on providing a seamless, enjoyable interface for readers to engage deeply with their books though.
Finnucane 18 days ago [-]
Academic papers have abstracts for that purpose, and many academic books have basically an executive summary in the introduction. That already exists.
chrox 18 days ago [-]
Imagine juggling over 1000 papers and trying to manually recall key points from a dozen of them while writing your manuscript. Sure, abstracts and introductions exist—but unless you’ve got a photographic memory, good luck efficiently cross-referencing them all. That’s where AI steps in, not to reinvent the wheel, but to save you from drowning in a sea of documents. Sometimes, leveraging modern tools is smarter than clinging to old habits.