Italic Type
@italic_type
The simplest way to track your books, get trusted recommendations, and share the joy of reading with friends.
No ads. No distractions.
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http://www.italictype.com 01-11-2018 16:45:47
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A few amazing literary Substack "Bookstackers" you should check out & stay tuned, we are cooking up cool things to do together: Elizabeth Held Nia 💌 @EGMarro 🌳Books on GIF🌳 @alholstrom Courtney Cook @cassiepgutman @Lupita_Reads Laura Sackton Lani Diane Rich sarah millward
“Upgrade your mental and emotional operating system. Read.” Books give life meaning. They provide portals for self discovery and connective tissue to a broader human experience. So much to love in Rishad Tobaccowala’s masterful Ode to Books. rishad.substack.com/p/on-books
Today, and every day, is a great day to support indie bookstores!nytimes.com/2022/07/10/boo… S/O to some of our faves Exile in Bookville @OpenBooks Book Cellar PilsenCommunityBooks @brainlairbooks Buy local, use @Bookshop_Org + Italic Type for a great alt to GR. Close the book on Amazon.
Language is power. Reflecting on Cultish by @AmandaMontell this morning, prompted by Ellie Bahrmasel checking out my recommendation on Italic Type. 1st note from my book board: "It is language, not drugs promoting adherence and brainwashing. Language remakes the brain." 🤯
Meet Jane S. Kim - a brilliant writer, PEN America Emerging Voices fellow + engineer. She ❤️ Italic Type for encouraging thoughtful engagement with books with beautiful interface design. Learn more about Jane + the book she can't stop recommending: instagram.com/p/ChUx4DIsizm/
For so long consumer tech has been exploitative, divisive, and depleting. But it *CAN* and therefore *SHOULD* be simple, functional, and nourishing. The purpose should be to improve quality of life, not line pockets. This is a central thesis for Italic Type.
The Italic Type membership program has officially launched! Being a member means you will be helping create a community of readers that prioritize authentic connection over algorithms, reflection + processing over performance, and care deeply about where we spend 💵 and ⏰.
📢📢 calling all readers! Italic Type is conducting their annual state of the reader survey! let your voice be heard and have a chance to win!! bit.ly/3w95o9x 📢📢
Our friends over at Italic Type are running a cool survey for readers. Take a minute to fill it out if you can! bit.ly/3w95o9x
Last call for the 2nd annual Italic Type State of the Reader survey! We have over 700+ from all over the country and world (pst we need Alaskans for all 50 states 👀 Rachel Kallander) 10 mins. Reflect on your reading year + enter for gift cards. 📚 🤘 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
The Italic Type iOS app went live in the App Store last night! It’s the authentically simple book tracking, note taking, + group reading app loved by avid readers and authors. We’re excited to make it more accessible for more readers. Check it out! apps.apple.com/us/app/italic-…
Are you an avid reader? Then please fill out out this survey for Italic Type’s State of the Reader 2024 And if you’re looking for a fantastic way to enhance your reading experience, you should check out their app in the App Store ❤️#LoftyFamily docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
Can't recommend Italic Type highly enough -- it's the book tracking/note-taking app that has transformed my reading. Here's a great piece from founder Emily Achler on why she and her co-founders created an alternative to Goodreads. italictype.com/journal/consid…
It's only Feb 4th and we are on a roll! Already 33% to my annual reading goal of 21 books 📚 I really enjoy using Italic Type to track my progress and reading history. Huge shout out to Emily Achler and her team for creating an amazing experience for readers everywhere 👏👏👏
