ScaleRead: Book Summaries

What's New in Version 1.9.1 This update improves the starter library and offline reliability for new installs. - Added a larger bundled catalog with more book summaries and cover images. - Improved background repair for missing or outdated summaries. - Fixed cases where temporary server errors could incorrectly remove cached books. - Improved EPUB refresh behavior when content is updated. - Replaced the subtle summary-open hint with a clearer “Read Summaries” button. In Version 1.9.0 ScaleRead now speaks your language. * Premium Audio: Listen to book summaries with natural AI voices, including background playback, lock screen controls, and a mini player. * 10 Languages: ScaleRead is now fully localized in Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Traditional Chinese. * More Bookstores: Buy books through Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Apple Books, Kobo, or Amazon. * Improved Authors: A cleaner author browsing experience with portrait filtering and better organization. * Performance: Faster loading, smoother search, and numerous bug fixes and improvements. In Version 1.8.1 * Faster author slideshow — no more loading delay when browsing authors * Bug fixes In Version 1.8.0 * Your Starter Library, Ready from Day One - We've added three classic books to every account automatically — Pride and Prejudice, Treasure Island, and A Study in Scarlet are waiting in your library, ready to read. * Daily Pick - Your Reading Lifeline - Once you've filled your free slots, unlock a new free summary every day through the Daily Pick feature. It's our way of keeping your reading going. * Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements In Version 1.7.2 This release focuses on helping you easily discover more great books while making ScaleRead faster, smoother, and more enjoyable than ever. Discover More Books * Introducing Quick Start — pick a book, choose how much time you have, and start reading or listening instantly with the summary length that fits your schedule. * Added Trending collections to showcase books readers are exploring right now. * Added Hidden Gems to help you uncover exceptional books you may have otherwise missed. * Added Recommended For You with personalized suggestions based on your interests and reading history. * Added Recently Searched for quick access to books you’ve looked up before. Explore Authors * Added a brand-new Author Directory. * Browse authors in both list and grid views. * View author biographies, backgrounds, and book collections. * Discover more books from your favorite authors. Beautiful New Browsing Experience * Expanded the Cover Art Bookshelf View. * Browse thousands of summaries through beautifully designed cover art. * Improved collection browsing and navigation. * Faster loading and smoother scrolling throughout the library. Customize Your Experience * Added color theme options. * Personalize the look and feel of ScaleRead to match your reading preferences. Performance Improvements * Continued enhancements to our intelligent caching system. * Faster loading across summaries, ebooks, audiobooks, and cover collections. * Improved search responsiveness and navigation speed. * Reduced waiting time throughout the app for a noticeably smoother experience. ScaleRead Collection Continues to Grow * Over 250 curated classics now available. * Enjoy full-length ebooks and real human-narrated audiobooks. * New books and content added regularly. Quality Improvements * Improved cover artwork loading and reliability. * Better support across iPhone and iPad. * Additional bug fixes, stability improvements, and UI refinements. Thank you for using ScaleRead. We’re continuing to expand our library, improve discovery, and make learning from books easier and more enjoyable every day.