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💡 WiseUp! Vol. 52 — A year of rethinking how we read and take notes

First of all, yes, this is our 52nd edition! Last week’s issue was labeled as the 52nd by mistake, but this week truly marks one year of WiseUp! One year in, we’re celebrating reading, note-taking, our love of books, and the rituals that help us slow down and

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 51 — A spontaneous dive into a disciplined life

This week, we’re diving into a question that might make your resolutions easier to keep: are discipline and spontaneity actually enemies? On the app side, we've fixed an issue with large libraries (200,000+ documents!), and improved PDF enhancement and Webhooks. Read on for all the details

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 50 — Find your note-taking opportunities

We’re joining the omnipresent going offline conversation with an introspective article that tackles the love for notebooks and note-taking, analog first. On the app side, we've fixed chat with highlights on Android, and improved TTS autoscroll and Ghostreader reliability. Read on for all the details or check

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 49 — The year to get your stuff together

We’re starting the year strong with an organization guide that covers everything from digital tidying to meal planning and styling tips. A great piece to revisit while your resolutions are still fresh. On the app side, we’ve taken a week to rest and spend time with our families.

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 48 — Before 2025 ends: the Best Of

We’re finishing off the year strong with a Best Of edition featuring everything we shared and saved across the last 48 editions of WiseUp! On the app side, we’ve fixed iPad scrolling, another step in our journey toward a better Reader on iPads. We’ve also added Mark

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 47 — The Holiday Edition: 12 reading ideas for 2026

Are you ready to make 2026 a year of deep intellectual stimulation, development, and fulfillment? This week, we're featuring Sam Rinko's 12 reading ideas for the upcoming year to change how, and what you read, too! On the app side, we've announced Reader on

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 46 — It’s the final showdown

The eternal debate lands in our dear WiseUp!: Ebooks vs. paper books. We’re sharing a piece that digs deep into the controversy and makes some excellent points. Who’s going to win, and who are you rooting for? On the app side, we’re still celebrating the release of

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 45 — We come bearing gifts (guide)

If you love talking about books, you’re in good company. This week we're discussing the art of sharing the stories we care about and how to talk about the books that truly resonate. On the app side, we've launched Podcast Transcripts, our most requested feature,

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 44 — Rediscover the quiet power of reading

This week, we’re curious as to why reading remains the ultimate way to rest and reset. Robin Waldun’s piece shows that books offer calm and clarity, which is something doomscrolling just can’t deliver. On the app side, we’ve updated Ghostreader Prompts, which you can now easily

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 43 — Which story are you thankful for this year?

This week, we're celebrating Thanksgiving with recs from our team, a very interesting article on the science of gratitude, and a Reader bundle by our Wisereads editor, Abi. We're also showing you how to tidy up your content using Filtered Views and exploring your highlights in

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 42 — 37 ways to stay focused

This week, we're introducing the new Capacities integration with a help doc and a fresh video, courtesy of Cayla and Erin. We're also featuring a piece on protecting your attention, with 37 practical tips you can start applying today. On the app side, we’ve fixed

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 41 — Is your mind well-stocked?

This week, we're bringing up a topic that many of you might consider on a daily basis: how important is it to keep a well-stocked mind? We also show you how to make the most of your tags, whether by editing them on mobile or automating them with

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 40 — Are you staring at a screen?

This week, we're featuring a controversial article that touches on a very current subject: can we accept that screens are inescapable? On the app side, we’ve fixed email forwards and YouTube videos. We’ve also improved tag performance, building on the updates we announced last week. Read

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 39 — The ghost of books past

Is the number of books you've read this year haunting you? This week, we’re sharing great advice on how to keep up with a reading challenge... without losing all hope. On the app side, we’ve added support for device-specific Android styluses: a great breakthrough for e-ink

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 38 — Has a book ever changed your life?

This week, we’re sharing a project that visualizes all the books people say have “changed their lives.” Has a book ever had that kind of impact on you? We’d love to hear about it and maybe add it to our ever-growing To-Read list. On the app side, we&

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 37 — Can we make our brains stronger?

This week, we’re thinking about how we think. We’re also showing you how to count your highlights and save YouTube videos to create even more! On the app side, we've added sticky tablet sidebars in case you missed them! We've also fixed auto-tagging, tablet

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 36 — Still have documents in Pocket?

Pocket is closing its doors today, but your notes can live on. Also, discover how Eleanor Konik’s Reader-to-Obsidian system uses AI to turn highlights into lasting ideas. Plus, we share favorites, Markdown exports, and more! On the app side, we've added reading time to the Reader API,

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 35 — Does tossing and (page)turning keep you up at night?

This week, we’re trying out some tried-and-true tips for getting better sleep… after just one more chapter. 😉 We’re also spotlighting tips for searching in Reader and Readwise, so you can spend less time navigating and more time in reading flow. On the app side, we've polished

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 34 — Can we make books feel irresistible again?

This week, we're featuring a piece that really resonates with us: how can books feel as enticing and addictive as scrolling? Luckily, Reader already makes it easy to access your books and content, scrolling magic intact. On the app side, we’re introducing a new integration with Workflowy.

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 33 — Have you called a friend today?

This week, we continue the trend to lead with optimism as we discover habits that rewire our brains for better clarity. Good news: there are a few things that you might already be doing. And yes, you might be able to use this clarity to read more and collect better

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 32 — The best (book) is yet to come

This week, inspired by Jack Edwards, we're choosing to see collections of unread books as an act of optimism. We’ll also show you how to concatenate and add style to your highlights, so you can collect not just books but meaningful quotes, too. On the app side,

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 31 — What's your big reading project?

This week, we’re highlighting big reading projects: would you read every Pulitzer winner, like Jeremy Anderberg? Or do you have a reading challenge? Plus, we're celebrating our new integration with OneNote with a double whammy: new documentation from Cayla and a new video from Erin. On the

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 30 — Are you in a reading rut?

This week, we’re showing you how to add content from Reddit to your feed (including subreddits!). Plus, a new video by Erin will show you how to add highlights from physical books to round out your highlight collection. On the app side, we're launching the long awaited

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 29 — Smarter questions, tag with emojis, and better EPUBs

This week, we’re using emojis as tags, and making the most of the EPUB reading experience. Just a few things to help you become a savvier, more seasoned Reader. On the app side, we're introducing the latest GPT-5 models to our AI features. We’ve also fixed

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 28 — How to read, search and explore books

This week, we're discussing something we're sure you'll enjoy: how to remember everything you read. And because we know that highlighting is only part of the magic, we also show you how we improved our search function. Tapping into your knowledge has never been

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 27 — Doomscroll smarter, not harder

This week, we provide tools to combat doomscrolling—or at least make it more productive through adding your own highlights! We also show you how to easily create QA flashcards with Ghostreader, and how to enjoy a curated Sunday collection of your favorite highlights. On the app side, we’ve

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 26 — Highlight your physical books and talk to your documents!

This week, we're exploring the many ways to read a book, drawing wisdom from two literary greats: Virginia Woolf and Doris Lessing. Plus, we’ll teach you to navigate your content more smoothly and add highlights from your Goodreads library. On the app side, we’ve improved our

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 25 — Learn to rebuild your brain, browse similar highlights, set up your Boox Palma, and more!

This week, we dive into Joan Westenberg’s proposal for a new way to filter the content you consume and rebuild your brain. We’re also covering some fresh updates, like saving Reddit comments, switching the model for the Chat with Highlights feature, and more. On the app side, we’

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 24 — On questioning, understanding Filtered Views, and putting strawberries on your pasta

This week, we discuss considerations in the form of questions, for example: why would someone put yogurt and berries on penne pasta? 🍓 We also go through some Filtered Views basics, like understanding the default ones placed on your left bar and creating one to clean up your attic, I mean,

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 23 — Finishing books, formatting highlights, and chicken wings!

This week, we're challenging the idea of finishing every book we start. Do you agree with the great Charlie Munger? We'll also show you how to enhance the transcript of your YouTube video saves to improve your highlighting experience. On the app side, we’ve added

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 22 — Three thousand books, custom shortcuts and TTS your Daily Review!

This week, we share the massive task of organizing 3,000 books and explore how a personal library reflects someone’s history. We also show you how to make use of our latest features, like listening to your Daily Review hands-free and creating a Themed Review in mere seconds. On

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 21 — Reading (AI's Version), E-Ink devices roundup, and more!

This week, we’re exploring how technology is transforming the deeply human experience of reading. From AI tools that let you chat with your documents to Ghostreader’s ability to translate content in Reader, we’re showcasing how digital innovation is reshaping the way we engage with books. Plus, Erin

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 20 — Skim your feed, discover E-Ink Mode and master anything with Themed Reviews!

This week, we're bringing up a debatable subject: doomscrolling. We also give you a tip for scrolling with a purpose on your Reader feed. Plus, learn how to use Reader's new E-ink Mode with our latest documentation. On the app side, we bring you the longest

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 19 — A guide for good taste, spoiler-free recaps, and more!

This week, we're discussing good taste—and applying what we learnt in a more aesthetic icon for the app. We'll also help you export to Craft with our latest integration guide. Plus, step up your AI game by chatting with your highlights and getting spoiler-free recaps.

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 18 — Time to rethink, refresh and get organized!

This week, we're helping you step up your organization game, just in time for a mid-year refresh. We'll also show you how to make your home screen aesthetic with our Readwise widget. Plus, get a peek at our esoteric Slack emoji reactions—can you guess what

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 17 — Infinite library, a guide for importing from Pocket, and more!

This week, we're all hands on deck bringing your content from Pocket before it shuts down. We're also helping you improve your iPad experience and bringing your favorite passages from your Kindle books. Plus, we open the floor to discuss crying on planes (spoiler alert -

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 16 — Chat with your highlights, trim your library, and more

This week, we're sharing tricks for creating flashcards to unlock the power of spaced repetition, chatting with your highlights using Raycast, and applying actions to your library in bulk. Plus, don’t miss our video on how to chat with your highlights in Claude. On the app side,

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 15 — Beautify your reading with quoteshots, EPUB covers, and more

This week, we're sharing tricks for creating aesthetic quoteshots to share with friends, warming up your desktop reading with an indie sepia hack, and customizing appearance settings to enhance your reading experience. Plus, don’t miss our tip on using your AirPods to highlight on the go. 🏃 On

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 14 — Prompt your memory with Cloze Deletion, Bump documents, and more

This week, we're sharing tips on organizing your document list, boosting highlight recall with Cloze Deletion, and connecting to the MCP server with Cayla’s new guide. On the app side, we've upgraded our database for better performance and adapted to recent Twitter changes. Read on

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 13 — Upgrade your reading with Ghostreader, recover your streak, and more

This week, we're excited to spotlight some amazing content from Readwise users: a library of custom Ghostreader prompts to spark inspiration, plus a new video from Maneetpaul Singh on tackling dense assigned readings with Reader. On the app side, we've added a new option to upload

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 12 — World Book Day, a chance to test our new project & bookish tips

Happy 📚 World Book Day! This week, we're excited to share a special themed edition celebrating our love of books. Learn how to round out your highlights with our ✍️ Goodreads integration, jog your memory about key characters with 👻 Ghostreader’s Internal x-ray command, and read on the road 🚗 with

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 11 — Connect to Craft, add freeform highlights, and more

This week, we're excited to announce our new integration with Craft, along with a guide from Cayla and a tutorial from Erin to help you get started. Keep reading for an exclusive discount just for Readwise users! While our team’s focus in Italy was on experimental features

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 10 — Drop into flow with focus mode, translate quotes, and more

This week, we’re sending WiseUp! from the hills of Tuscany during our company offsite. In today's tips, you’ll discover how to use Ghostreader for translation and where to find the best leather coats in Florence. Plus, we're thrilled to share Erin’s interview with

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 9 — Share annotated docs, Broadcast your highlights, and more

This week, we’re showing you how to share annotated documents with friends and turn your highlights into an email newsletter using Broadcast—an experimental feature from our early days. Plus, take advantage of NotebookLM’s latest capabilities with Cayla’s new guide to the Google Docs integration. New this

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 8 — Upgrade your highlights with headings, share curated Bundles, and more

This week, we’re showing you how to impress your friends with a custom collection of documents using the Bundles feature. We're also sharing Cayla's updated guide on action tags—read on to learn how to upgrade your Readwise highlights with headings for easier navigation. On

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 7 — Customize your Daily Review, skip mid-paragraph fluff, and more

This week, we’re sharing Erin's new video on the Daily Review, guiding you through customizing your review, formatting highlights, and more. We're also featuring Cayla's updated guide on action tags—read on to learn how to skip the fluff in your highlights. New

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 6 — Curate Themed Reviews, send articles to Kindle, and more

This week, we’re sharing tips on curating your first Themed Review, navigating articles with shortcuts, and sending documents to Kindle—courtesy of Cayla’s guide. Pro tip: read to the end to meet our newest tiny reader and enter our onesie giveaway. ❤️ On the update front, we’ve made

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 5 — Customize filtered views, add popular highlights, and more

This week, we’re sharing tips on subscribing to YouTube channels in Reader and adding popular highlights from books you’ve read elsewhere to Readwise. Plus, test your vocabulary skills with a viral quiz that brought out our team’s competitive streak. On the app front, we’ve made several

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 4 — Add your paper book highlights, YouTube improvements, and more

This week, we’re answering your top questions about watching YouTube videos on Reader—like how to resize the video window or select a transcript—and sharing a recommended video so you can put these tricks into practice. We’re also sharing a tip from our support specialist, Angie, on

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 3 — Export to Apple Notes, find similar highlights, and more

This week, we're sharing a guide walking you through setting up the new Apple Notes Export, along with notes on what's changed in Readwise and Reader. We’re also sharing Erin’s refreshed tutorial on organizing documents using features we’ve rolled out this past year—

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 2 — Learn to chat with highlights, tame your feed, and more

This week, we're sharing a tutorial to help you make the most of your learning with our new Chat with Highlights feature, along with notes on what's changed in Readwise and Reader. We're also featuring a guide from our technical writer, Cayla, on taming

💡 WiseUp! Vol. 1 — Add tags with the browser extension, refresh your library, and more

Welcome to WiseUp!, our new weekly newsletter to help you make the most of Reader and Readwise. This week, we're sharing tips on how you can organize your library, along with notes on what's changed in Readwise and Reader. We're also featuring a short