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Readwise Reader

Power read-it-later application for articles, books, and RSS feeds.

Quick Keypoints

  • Consolidates web text, PDFs, EPUBs, and newsletters in one reader.
  • Includes Ghostreader AI to summarize and quiz you on materials.
  • Resurfaces saved highlights daily via spaced repetition.
  • Listen to saved content with high-quality text-to-speech.

What is Readwise Reader?

Power read-it-later application for articles, books, and RSS feeds.

Readwise Reader is a read-it-later app tailored for power readers. Part of the broader Readwise subscription, Reader unifies articles, EPUBs, newsletters, and PDFs into a single, clean workspace. It features Ghostreader (an in-app AI assistant), keyboard shortcuts, and deep sync integrations.

Who Needs Readwise Reader?

Academic researchers, developers, students, and reading enthusiasts who want to retain more knowledge.

Primary Use Cases

  • Centralizing books, RSS feeds, email newsletters, PDFs, and articles in one clean inbox.
  • Reviewing highlights using spaced repetition emails to remember key information.
  • Listening to saved documents using high-fidelity text-to-speech narration.

Important Features

  • Ghostreader AI: Summarizes complex files and queries definitions on the fly.
  • Highlight Resurfacing: Uses spaced repetition to help you remember key findings.
  • Unified Inbox: Merges RSS, books, PDFs, and emails into one reading layout.

Current Updates About Readwise Reader

Reader recently upgraded its text-to-speech synthesizer for more natural, human-sounding narration speeds.

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Editorial Rating 4.9 / 5.0

Pricing Plans

Plan Price
Full PlanReader app access, Ghostreader AI assistant, highlight exports (billed annually at $9.99/mo) $12.99/mo