I’m building a book summary app from scratch: 5,000+ books, $0 MRR, $0.50/month for the first 100 users, and a goal of $1K MRR by the end of 2026.
Hey everyone,
Full disclosure up front: this is my own project, so read this as a builder sharing progress, not a pitch.
I've always loved reading, but I almost never get through a 300-page book. Life gets in the way, I lose momentum, and by the time I pick it back up I've forgotten half of what happened.
So I built MinuteRead an app for reading micro books in a few minutes instead of committing to the full book.
Where it's at right now:
- 5,000+ books summarized
- One new book free every day
- 50 books free to read anytime, no subscription needed
- $0.50/month for the first 100 people who join (yes, fifty cents)
- iOS is live, Android is in progress
- Goal : $1K MRR by the end of 2026
A couple of things worth clarifying on who this actually helps:
If you're a hardcore reader who loves physical books and full-length reading, this isn't meant to replace that. Think of it as a preview tool read the micro book summary first, then decide whether the full book is actually worth your money and time before you buy it.
And if you're someone who doesn't have much time to read but still wants to learn something new every day including lessons from other people's mistakes so a 30-45 minute micro-book can teach you a surprising amount. Startups, money, relationships, spirituality, general self-help there's a lot packed into that format.
I'm treating this as a public experiment rather than a quiet side project. The goal is $1K MRR by the end of 2026 no idea if that's realistic, but I'd rather post the real numbers as I go, flops included, than pretend I've got it figured out.
If anyone's curious enough to try it, I'd genuinely appreciate honest feedback. I'll keep adding books and shipping improvements based on what people tell me.
App Store link : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/minuteread/id6771221935
Website : https://minuteread.app/