I built an app to beat end-of-day Netflix fatigue
Hey folks, After a long workday, I'd automatically switch on Netflix and let reruns play in the background—almost mindlessly. I spend all day on screens, so the extra screen time before bed felt draining. I love Lenny's Podcast, but it often felt too intense right before sleep. I've tried reading books as a nighttime ritual, but as a mom of a young kid and a startup founder, it's tough to stay committed to one book over two weeks with so many interruptions and shifting contexts. So I built Tales.so—a platform that converts books into fun, conversational podcasts. It covers everything from…
I built an app to beat end-of-day Netflix fatigue launched on March 11, 2025 with 5 votes and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
What it does
Get key insights from bestsellers with podcast-style book summaries. Perfect for busy professionals and lifelong learners seeking efficient knowledge.
Listen to engaging podcasts about the book. Have interactive discussions with AI Author in real-time. Engage in meaningful conversations with AI-powered author avatars. Discuss book insights, get personalized recommendations, and dive deeper into the concepts that matter most to you. “Being able to chat with Peter Thiel about Zero to One has been invaluable during tough times building my startup. Having AI versions of successful entrepreneurs available 24/7 feels like having a personal board of advisors.” Whether you're a busy professional, a multitasking parent, a dedicated student, or an ambitious entrepreneur, our book summaries ignite your passion for knowledge and growth. Dive in and…from tales.so
In the maker’s words, at launch
Hey folks, After a long workday, I'd automatically switch on Netflix and let reruns play in the background—almost mindlessly. I spend all day on screens, so the extra screen time before bed felt draining. I love Lenny's Podcast, but it often felt too intense right before sleep. I've tried reading books as a nighttime…
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