Instaread is a digital reading app that offers book summaries, audiobooks and reading insights for busy people.
Instaread was founded in 2012 by Auggie MacCathmoir.
In 2016, the company launched its mobile app for iOS and Android devices.
In 2017, Instaread raised $1.7 million in seed funding to expand its offerings and its team.
By 2019, Instaread started offering audio versions of its summaries and insights.
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Instaread offers 15-minute book summaries for top non-fiction titles in a variety of categories like business, self-improvement, and biographies. The summaries are available in both text and audio formats.
Instaread offers audio versions of its book summaries and insights for users who prefer listening. The audio versions are narrated by professional voice actors.
Instaread offers key insights and quotes from its book summaries, such as the most highlighted sections and the most commonly used words, to help users grasp the main points of the book quickly.
Instaread chooses books based on their popularity, relevance, and impact. They focus on non-fiction titles from various categories like business, science, and self-improvement.
Yes, Instaread offers a 7-day free trial for new users. You can access all Instaread summaries and audiobooks during the trial period.
Instaread book summaries are condensed into 15-minute reads, designed to give busy people a quick overview of the main points of the book.
Yes, Instaread allows you to download summaries and audiobooks for offline reading and listening.
No, Instaread does not offer personalized recommendations based on your reading habits, but they do offer a search function and categories to help you find the right books for you.