#2 – Mind Mapping the New Book Page

Summary

In this conversation, Adam and Ste discuss their weekend activities and the progress of their app store submission. They then focus on improving the book page on their app, exploring ideas such as rating indicators, match scores, content warnings, and media reviews. They also discuss the possibility of including discussions and questions about the book, as well as information about editions and availability. Finally, they consider the importance of series information and the ability to see what other readers are currently reading. The conversation explores various aspects of book data and how it can be improved to enhance the reader’s experience. They discuss merging book data from different sources, reading reviews from people you follow, and the possibility of reading together with others. They also touch on the subjectivity of average book scores, matching users with similar tastes, and the importance of weighted genres. The conversation delves into the use of lists and prompts, improving book summaries, and the author’s perspective. They also discuss book data after reading, books adapted into movies or TV series, and the importance of discovering new books and making connections. The main takeaways include the need for comprehensive and relevant book summaries, the importance of personalized recommendations, and the value of community discussions and connections.

Takeaways

Improving the book page is a priority, with a focus on rating indicators, match scores, and content warnings.
Including discussions and questions about the book can enhance the reader experience.
Providing information about editions and availability is important for readers.
Series information and the ability to see what other readers are currently reading are valuable features. Comprehensive and relevant book summaries are essential for readers to make informed decisions.
Personalized recommendations based on matching users with similar tastes can enhance the reading experience.
Community discussions and connections play a crucial role in discovering new books and sharing insights.
Improving book data, such as weighted genres and author perspectives, can provide valuable information for readers.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap
02:49 App Store Submission Process
09:07 Improving the Book Page
25:19 Rating and Reviews
35:23 Discussions and Questions
38:01 Editions and Availability
42:19 Series Information
43:24 Other Readers and Currently Reading
44:09 Merging Book Data
44:44 Reading Reviews from People You Follow
45:03 Reading Together with Others
46:13 Quantitative Groupings of Data
47:07 Subjectivity of Average Book Scores
48:07 Matching Users with Similar Tastes
50:47 Weighted Genres
50:57 Lists and Prompts
52:26 Improving Book Summaries
53:23 Discussion Prompts for Summaries
54:28 Author’s Perspective
55:51 Book Data After Reading
56:20 Books Adapted into Movies or TV Series
57:22 Discovering New Books and Making Connections
59:32 Important Factors When Choosing a Book