Readwise Unveils New App to Challenge Kindle and Goodreads

WHO:

TechCrunch - Readwise is the company behind the new Readwise Books app.

Kottke - Readwise described the product as “our very own ebook store and app.”

TechRadar - Amazon is rolling out the “Ask this book” AI feature for Kindle devices.

WHAT:

TechCrunch - Readwise Books combines an ebook store, reading tracker, detailed reading statistics, and AI features.

Kottke - Readwise said users can “buy, read, and track books” in Readwise Books.

Kottke - Readwise characterized the app as “a cross between the Kindle and Goodreads apps.”

TechRadar - Amazon’s “Ask this book” feature provides AI-powered insights and plot reminders.

WHY:

TechCrunch - Readwise Books is intended to challenge Amazon’s Kindle and Goodreads ecosystem.

HOW:

TechCrunch - The app brings purchasing ebooks, reading them, tracking reading activity, viewing reading statistics, and using AI features together.

TechRadar - Amazon is bringing “Ask this book” to various Kindle models.

(UPDATED November 2, 2026 20:10 UTC)

Readwise launched Books, combining an ebook store, reading tracker, statistics, and AI features. The app aims to challenge Amazon’s Kindle and Goodreads ecosystem with one service. Meanwhile, Amazon is rolling out Kindle’s “Ask this book” AI insights and plot reminders.