🪄A Faster Way to Read
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Hey friends!
Welcome to another edition of The Report. In this week's newsletter, I want to talk about apps that help you kickstart your reading habit and check things off your TBR (To Be Read). While I personally enjoy reading books on my Kindle, apps like Shortform, Blinkist, and Imprint are making waves in creating digestible bites of information from popular books and articles.
Shortform, for instance, is an app that condenses non-fiction books into summaries that can be read in 15 minutes or less. This is perfect for those who are short on time but still want to gain knowledge on a subject. Blinkist, on the other hand, provides audio and text summaries of popular non-fiction books, making it easy to listen or read while on the go. Blinkist has also recently released Shortcasts, which tries to derive key insights from popular podcasts. Imprint is another app that provides meaningful insights into specific ideas and concepts across multiple fields of study. Personally, Imprint is one of my favorites as it incorporates a visual style of learning, compared to text-based or audio-based apps.
While these apps are great for busy individuals who want to consume information quickly, it's important to note that they cannot replace the experience of reading a full book. These apps provide a quick overview of the content, but they lack the depth and context that comes with reading an entire book. Nonetheless, they can be a helpful tool for those who want to get a taste of a book before committing to reading it in full. Additionally, the cost of subscribing to these apps can be a bit high, especially in the age of ChatGPT, where summaries for books can be generated within seconds.
If you are someone who enjoys reading but struggles to find the time, consider checking out these apps. They may just help you kickstart your reading habit and finally conquer that never-ending TBR list.
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