Introducing Brian RSS: Your Personalized Book Recommendation and Insights Feed
Are you passionate about reading and constantly seeking fresh inspirations? I’m excited to share a project I’ve developed recently that combines the power of AI with the convenience of personalized content delivery — meet Brian RSS.
What is Brian RSS?
Brian RSS is a custom RSS feed generator designed for book lovers and lifelong learners. Leveraging artificial intelligence, it curates daily snippets from your selected reading list, offering concise summaries or interesting insights derived from specific sections of your favorite books. Each entry is also transformed into an audio excerpt, allowing you to listen on the go, akin to a quick podcast episode.
Why “Brian”?
The name is a playful nod—an anagram of “🧠 brain”—emphasizing the focus on intelligent, brain-boosting content tailored to your interests.
How Does It Work?
- Personalized Content: Input your preferred books, and Brian RSS fetches random passages, providing insightful summaries or highlights.
- Audio Integration: Each update includes an audio version of the snippet, perfect for multitasking or on-the-move listening.
- Regular Updates: The feed refreshes daily at 6 AM UTC, ensuring you receive fresh content every morning.
- Self-Hosting: Built with Docker for easy deployment and self-hosting, maintaining full control over your data.
Origins and Open Source
Initially crafted for my personal use to motivate daily reading and exploration, I’ve now open-sourced Brian RSS for the community. You can view and deploy the project yourself by visiting the GitHub repository: https://github.com/a-chris/brian-rss. Check out a live preview of your personalized feed at brian.achris.me/rss.
Seeking Your Feedback
As I continue to refine Brian RSS, I’d appreciate input on:
- Clarity of the setup instructions (is the README comprehensive enough?)
- Additional configuration options that would enhance user experience
- New features or functionalities you’d love to see integrated
Conclusion
Whether you want a motivational boost to read more, a way to explore new topics effortlessly, or simply enjoy listening to engaging book insights, Brian RSS aims to be your personalized literary companion. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and suggestions!
*Note: This project is open source and fully self-hosted, empowering you to customize and grow it to suit your
