I built a platform for long-form media recs (books, articles, etc.)
I know there’s a growing community of people who see how damaging short-form media is for our attention spans, yet every major platform keeps pushing more of it down our throats. That’s why I built a platform entirely for long-form media, a place where people can dive into ideas deeply to gain real knowledge. I don’t expect this to resonate with everyone, but if you’re also craving a space that’s anti-brain rot and pro-deep thinking, you might like it. I can't tell you how excited I am about this! You can try it out using the link. Does not require sign up
I built a platform for long-form media recs (books, articles, etc.) launched on September 17, 2025 with 21 votes, #580 of 8,160 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
In plain words
Rhome is a platform for sharing and discovering recommendations of long-form media including books and articles. The platform allows users to curate and share their favorite reads with others. It launched in September 2025 and is designed for people interested in exploring media suggestions from fellow readers and content enthusiasts.
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Discover long-form media recommendations from people you trust. Books, podcasts, articles, films, and more - find media that enriches your life on Rhome
In the maker’s words, at launch
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