Main Conclusion - Social:
A good recommendation system from friends is needed, adding community to the work plan.
Reviews are important, but spoilers are a problem. Think about how to avoid them. For example, templates for reviews based on feelings that minimize spoilers. Possibly introduce moderation.
The phrase “I try to read every day, but sometimes I forget” is common. This could be addressed with features like reminders, streaks, competitions, statistics, achievements, and similar elements.
Curated thematic lists based on interests, genres, or authors.
All respondents have a large queue of books they plan to read. It would be useful to integrate this and provide tools to manage it— like prioritization, grading for importance/urgency/desire to read, and tagging options.
Phone distractions: Consider addressing this with rewards or incentives for staying off the phone while reading (mentioned by one respondent—decide if it's necessary to pursue further).
Saving and sharing quotes: Respondents enjoy saving and sharing quotes. While there are already convenient tools for this, assess whether additional features or improvements are needed to enhance this experience further.
Respondents: