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Readwise launches book store and tracker to challenge Kindle and Goodreads

Founders detail years-long publisher negotiations behind the app

1 Oct 28 5:16 PM · 14d ago · 2 articles · 2 posts · 3 sources · development 1 of 2

Co-founders Tristan Homsi and Daniel Doyon describe spending years reaching deals with all five major US publishers to build a competitive ebook library, calling the process exhausting but necessary to match Kindle's pricing and terms.

Founders detail years-long publisher negotiations behind the app
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“no one sits around wanting a better Kindle”

Daniel Doyon, Readwise co-founder

Tristan Homsi Readwise co-founderDaniel Doyon Readwise co-founderAmazon Incumbent competitorHarperCollins Publishing partner

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