# Readwise has done it again... with Readwise Reader ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vRHa18fRYhU/maxresdefault.jpg) ## Intro [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=0s) - Two apps have significantly changed the workflow, namely [[Obsidian (software) | Obsidian]] and Readwise, and a third app, Readwise Reader, is now being added to the mix [(00:00:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=7s). - The discussion will cover the use of Readwise Reader, its notable features, and an overview of the workflow and how it fits into the broader [[PK machine gun | Personal Knowledge Management]] (PKM) system [(00:00:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=21s). - The video aims to provide an in-depth look at Readwise Reader and its integration into the existing workflow [(00:00:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=24s). ## Free Trial [(00:00:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=25s) - A 60-day free trial for Readwise is available, which is twice the standard trial length offered by Readwise, and can be accessed by visiting readwise.io/Justin [(00:00:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=35s) - The free trial provides an opportunity to experiment with Readwise and determine if it can add value to one's Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) workflow [(00:00:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=49s) - The free trial can be signed up for at readwise.io/Justin, and it is recommended to try it out to see if it can be a useful tool [(00:00:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=42s) ## Features [(00:00:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=53s) - Reader is designed to help users manage information found on the web, specifically articles they want to read later, by providing features that prevent it from becoming a "junk drawer" like other services such as [[Instapaper]] or [[Evernote]] [(00:00:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=54s). - The application's home screen has various sections, including "Continue Reading" to pick up where the user left off, "Recently Added" for new articles, and "Shortlist" for prioritized articles tagged by the user [(00:01:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=90s). - Users can also add RSS feeds to Reader, allowing new articles to automatically enter the workflow, and categorize articles as "Quick Reads" if they are shorter than 10 minutes or "Long Reads" if they are longer than 30 minutes [(00:01:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=110s). - The "Recently Highlighted" section allows users to easily return to previously highlighted articles, and this feature is customizable to fit individual preferences [(00:02:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=124s). - The application has different sections, including the "Library" where the primary workflow of capturing, processing, and handling articles takes place, and the "Feed" where users can view their articles [(00:02:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=134s). ## Reading [(00:02:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=146s) - Readwise Reader allows users to get RSS feeds from their favorite creators, writers, and producers directly within the application, eliminating the need to use multiple apps to manage and analyze the content [(00:02:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=147s). - The app supports various types of media, including articles, books (with direct ePub book import), emails (via a dedicated email address), [[PDF | PDFs]], and tweets [(00:02:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=176s). - Users can add documents to the app and utilize a command palette (activated by Command K) to perform tasks efficiently from the keyboard [(00:03:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=232s). - The app features a help section and provides a clean interface with ample space and breathing room, making it easy to navigate [(00:04:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=256s). - Readwise Reader can be thought of as similar to Superhuman for email, but designed for documents and articles, offering quick processing methods and a built-in workflow [(00:04:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=270s). - The app is currently heavily text-oriented, but the team is working on adding more media types, potentially including audio and video features, which are in high demand in the PKM ([[PK machine gun | Personal Knowledge Management]]) space [(00:03:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=215s). ## Workflow [(00:04:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=285s) - The library is the main view for interacting with documents, where users can click on different actions, filter down into article or media types, and see all types in one place [(00:04:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=285s). - The inbox is similar to a Getting Things Done style inbox, where items land to be processed and handled at a later point in time, and it's not the place where things live [(00:05:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=313s). - The Readwise Reader extension allows users to capture articles, read, highlight, and capture information into the Reader and Readwise app ecosystem without breaking context [(00:05:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=336s). - The Readwise highlighter extension enables users to highlight articles on the website, add notes, tags, and document-level tags, and move or archive the article [(00:05:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=349s). - When processing articles in the inbox, users can tag them to get a sense of what the article is about, which also syncs into their [[Obsidian (software) | Obsidian]] Vault with a tag in the note linking to that particular topic [(00:06:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=402s). - Users can move articles to "Later" by clicking the clock icon or archive them if they decide not to read them in the future [(00:07:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=447s). - Articles moved to "Later" can be accessed in the "Later" section, where users can further process or read them [(00:07:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=458s). ## Articles [(00:07:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=461s) - The Articles section in Readwise Reader contains a list of articles to be processed, and clicking on an article opens it in the reader with a table of contents in the left-hand bar, allowing for easy navigation to specific sections [(00:07:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=469s). - The reader allows for highlighting sections of text by clicking and dragging over the desired section, adding notes to the highlighted section, and tagging the section with a topic, which gets synced into the user's [[PK machine gun | PKM]] app [(00:08:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=498s). - The Subscribe button allows users to subscribe to a website's RSS feed and populate articles directly into the reader's feed section, keeping the user in context [(00:09:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=557s). - The right-hand pane contains different sections, including the info pane with metadata, the notebook section with highlights, and the links tab, which is not yet implemented but will allow for easy access to links in the article [(00:09:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=572s). - When clicking on a link in an article, the user has the option to open the link, save it to the reader, or copy the link to the clipboard, allowing for easy capture and processing of information [(00:10:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=652s). - Highlights from articles are synced into the user's PKM app using Readwise's sync functionality, and are also included in the Readwise daily reviews for regular review and engagement with the PKM process [(00:11:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=696s). - Articles can be archived when finished, and the archive section contains a list of read articles with their corresponding highlights, allowing for easy access and review [(00:11:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=709s). ## Conclusion [(00:12:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=728s) - Readwise adds significant value to [[PK machine gun | personal Knowledge Management]] workflows by integrating with existing tools, making the process easier and reducing friction [(00:12:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=728s). - The integration with various tools removes the need to think about the process, allowing users to focus on processing and utilizing the information [(00:12:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=732s). - The effectiveness of Readwise and its Reader application varies from person to person, and it is essential to find the tools that work best for individual needs [(00:12:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=756s). - Readwise and Reader have significantly changed the way one manages knowledge, making them essential applications [(00:12:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=770s). - Viewers are encouraged to try Readwise and Reader, with a special link provided in the description to access the applications easily [(00:13:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=780s). - The link to try Readwise and Reader is available at readwise.io/Justin [(00:13:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHa18fRYhU&t=782s).