Introducing a Personalized RSS Feed for Book Enthusiasts: Meet Brian RSS
Are you passionate about reading and eager to discover new insights about your favorite books? We’re excited to share an innovative project designed to enhance your literary journey—meet Brian RSS, a customizable RSS feed powered by artificial intelligence that delivers daily book-related content directly to your devices.
What is Brian RSS?
Brian RSS is a dynamic feed generator that curates daily snippets from your selected reading list. Each entry offers a brief summary or interesting insight from a random section of a book you’re interested in. To make the experience even more engaging, every update is accompanied by an audio recording—turning reading snippets into a mini-podcast you can listen to during your commute or workout.
Why the Name ‘Brian’?
A fun tidbit: ‘Brian’ is an anagram of 🧠 ‘brain,’ reflecting the project’s focus on stimulating intellectual curiosity and learning.
Key Features:
– Customizable based on your reading list to deliver relevant content
– Randomly selects sections to keep updates fresh and surprising
– Automatically refreshes each morning at 6 AM UTC, ensuring new content daily
– Generates audio summaries for on-the-go listening
– Fully self-hosted and managed via Docker, offering control and privacy
Origins and Accessibility
Initially built for personal use to motivate daily reading habits, I later decided to share this tool with the community by open-sourcing it. Interested users can explore the project on GitHub and see it in action through my personal RSS feed at brian.achris.me/rss.
Your Feedback Matters
If you’re considering trying out Brian RSS, I’d love to hear your thoughts on:
- Is the setup process straightforward as described in the README?
- What additional features or configuration options would you find helpful?
- Are there any new functionalities you’d like to see incorporated?
Discover tailored book insights to inspire and inform your reading journey with Brian RSS—bringing the world of books to your fingertips and ears every day.
