Tales

Tales.so is an AI-powered book platform that turns 10,000+ books into podcast-style summaries and interactive AI conversations. It combines audio narratives, concise text summaries, personalized recommendations, and author-avatar chats to help busy readers learn faster, discover new books, and build a personalized library. The platform emphasizes quick, spoiler-free insights, multi-format consumption (audio and text), and AI-driven guidance for tailored reading journeys.

How to Use Tales.so

1. Explore the catalog. Browse genres, collections, and influencer-recommended reads.
2. Read or listen. Access bite-sized, spoiler-free summaries in text and/or audio podcasts.
3. Chat with AI author avatars. Engage in real-time conversations with AI-powered author personalities to discuss insights and concepts.
4. Get recommendations. Receive AI-driven book suggestions based on your tastes and reading history.
5. Build your library. Save favorites, create collections, and sync across devices (mobile and desktop).

Why Users Love Tales.so

• Quick, actionable book summaries that respect the reader’s time.
• AI-author conversations for deeper understanding and personalized guidance.
• A growing library matched to diverse interests ( parenting, finance, tech, entrepreneurship, wellness, fiction, etc.).
• Cross-platform access with offline and streaming options via the mobile app.

Features and Capabilities

• AI-powered author avatars for interactive conversations
• Audio podcasts and text summaries for 10,000+ books
• Personalized AI recommendations and customizable reading lists
• Influencer-recommended reads and curated collections
• Customizable library with favorites, collections, and easy retrieval
• Cross-device access (mobile app and web) with offline listening
• Spoiler-free summaries focused on key insights
• Quick transitions between reading and listening formats
• Transmedia experience: summaries, discussions, and social proof in one place

How It Works

• Browse or search the Tales library to find a book.
• Choose between audio podcast or text summary (or both) for a quick take.
• Start an AI chat with author avatars to explore ideas, themes, and takeaways.
• Save titles to your personal library and organize them into collections for easy access.
• Let the AI suggest your next read based on your preferences and history.

Safety and Use Notes

• Summaries are designed to be spoiler-conscious and introductory; for a deeper understanding, read the full work.
• AI conversations are illustrative and intended for educational purposes.

Core Benefits

• Time-efficient book discovery with high-signal bite-sized content
• Engaging AI author interactions for deeper learning
• Broad genre coverage and influencer-curated recommendations
• Flexible consumption: audio and text, with offline support
• Personal library features that sync across devices