I’ve been reading some research papers from Google Scholar lately and started wondering if it’s odd to track them the same way I track books. Do any of you keep a list of papers you’ve read, are reading or want to read?
I’m mostly keen on knowning whether folks treat papers as “reading” in the same way they treat books or whether that feels like a totally different workflow.
I’ve been reading some research papers from Google Scholar lately and started wondering if it’s odd to track them the same way I track books. Do any of you keep a list of papers you’ve read, are reading or want to read?
I’m mostly keen on knowning whether folks treat papers as “reading” in the same way they treat books or whether that feels like a totally different workflow.
it was recommended by so many people on reddit that i finally picked up Dune. i've also see few people read it on my commute.
tbh, i expected it to feel overhyped because of how often people talk about it, but a few chapters in and i completely understood why people love it so much. the world feels massive without trying too hard and there’s this strange atmosphere to everything that just pulls you in.
deffo one of those books where you can tell the author thought through every detail & as a details guy - i love it!
Name of app: Pick up - https://pickupreader.com/
Are there other people here that care about reading stats feeling a bit more reflective and personal rather than just “you read 12 books this month”?
For me, seeing things like this over time helps me notice how my tastes and reading habits change, how balanced my reading life is, and reflect on what I read rather than just finishing books.
set a simple goal. Daily, weekly, or even yearly works.
even setting a 15 minute timer can make it easier to stay consistent.
habits are built by repeating something regularly, not doing a lot at once :)
Lately I’ve been trying to build a personal vocabulary from the books I read. Makes it feel like I’m actually getting more out of what I read.
was bouncing between Yellowface, Normal People, Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!, and then apparently ending the month in full Dune mode.
From the second slide onward, I included the notes I saved with each book: A Little Life, Yellowface, Fourth Wing, and Dune.
What book did you recently add to your list?
Hey everyone,
I built an app called Pick Up because I realised I was finishing books and barely remembering anything from them a few weeks later.
It’s more of a reading companion than just a tracker. You can capture quick thoughts (voice or text) while you’re reading, so you don’t lose those moments that actually made you pause.
It also works offline, unlike a lot of other book tracking apps, so you can still use it on trains, flights, etc.
You can check out other features here: https://pickupreader.com
The app is free to download btw.
Giving away 5 x 1-month premium codes.
To enter:
Just comment what you’re currently reading (or what’s next on your list).
I’ll pick 5 people at random in 48 hours and DM the codes.
been working on a book tracking app and added this “shelf view” for the library. there are 3 more views (list, grid & cards). keen to hear your thoughts :)