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Bookshelf

Your AI-Enhanced Reading Companion

Freemium
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Description

Bookshelf is an AI-enhanced reading companion application available for iOS devices, positioning itself as an alternative to platforms like Goodreads. It focuses on helping users meticulously track their reading activities and enhance memory retention of the content they consume. Users can easily organize their virtual library and to-read lists by searching for books or scanning barcodes, utilizing Smart Collections for categorization.

The application incorporates features designed to foster consistent reading habits, including automatic time tracking, customizable reading goals with reminders, and insightful statistics on reading trends. To aid recall, Bookshelf allows users to jot down notes and highlights while reading, offering review mechanisms like Daily Reviews and spaced repetition quizzes. Furthermore, it leverages AI for personalized book discovery and provides an AI chat feature for generating summaries, discussing ideas, and creating flashcards.

Key Features

  • Library Organization: Track books by searching or scanning barcodes, organize with Smart Collections.
  • Habit Building Tools: Automatic time tracking, reading goals, reminders, and insightful statistics.
  • Memory Enhancement: Take notes and highlights, review with Daily Reviews and spaced repetition quizzes.
  • AI Book Discovery: Get personalized book recommendations tailored to reading taste and habits.
  • AI Book Chat: Generate summaries, flashcards, and discuss key ideas with an AI librarian.
  • Smart Reading Goals: Set targets for books to read and receive guidance on daily reading time.
  • Rich Notes & Highlights: Jot down thoughts or scan quotes directly from the page.
  • Year in Review: Track progress towards annual goals and view yearly reading history.
  • iOS Integration: Native widgets and Live Activities for home and lock screens.

Use Cases

  • Tracking reading progress and habits.
  • Organizing personal book libraries and wishlists.
  • Improving retention of information from books.
  • Discovering new books based on personal preferences.
  • Building and maintaining a consistent reading routine.
  • Replacing traditional book tracking platforms like Goodreads.

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