Readwise Launches Beta Platform to Challenge Kindle and Kobo

Readwise, known for its highlight‑management tools, has introduced Readwise Books, a beta platform that lets users buy, read, and discuss books in one place. The service builds on the company’s existing products: the core Readwise app that stores and categorizes Kindle highlights, and Readwise Reader, which aggregates newsletters, PDFs, and web articles. Readwise Books is currently available only through invitation or to existing Readwise subscribers, and early testers report it offers a more expansive reading experience than typical e‑book services. By combining purchasing, reading, and community discussion, Readwise Books seeks to compete directly with established e‑book ecosystems such as Amazon Kindle and Kobo, potentially reshaping how power readers acquire and engage with new titles.