FAQ

iChatbook transforms passive reading into active learning. You can: (1) Chat with any book in our 250k+ Universal Library, (2) Get AI-powered summaries at multiple levels (25-100+ words), (3) Chat across multiple books or entire bookshelves, (4) Visualize knowledge with the Idea Graph, (5) Generate illustrated children's storybooks, (6) Take integrated notes linked to source material, (7) Export and share conversations, and (8) Track your reading progress with gamified learning features.

You can browse the library and view book details without an account. However, to start chatting with AI, save your conversation history, upload your own books, or access advanced features, you'll need to sign in with Google. It's free and takes seconds.

Unlike other apps that make you upload books, we have 250k+ books pre-processed and ready for instant conversation. Our AI has actually read the complete books, not just summaries. Plus, we offer unique features like the Idea Graph (visual knowledge mapping), Library Intelligence (chat across bookshelves), and AI-generated storybooks you won't find elsewhere.

Visit the /summarizer page to access our AI Book Summarizer. Simply search for any book, select your preferred summary length (25, 50, 75, or 100+ words), and get instant chapter-by-chapter summaries. You can also access summaries directly from any book's page. These summaries serve as the perfect entry point for deeper AI conversations.

We offer multi-level summaries: Quick (25 words) for a rapid overview, Standard (50 words) for key insights, Detailed (75 words) for chapter context, and Comprehensive (100+ words) for in-depth understanding. All summaries are AI-generated and tailored to help you dive deeper into conversations.

Our summaries are generated by AI that has read the complete book, not just scanned metadata. They capture key themes, plot points, character developments, and central arguments. The summaries are designed to be conversation starters—you can ask follow-up questions to explore any aspect in more detail.

Search for any book in our Universal Library at /library, click on a book to open its detail page, then click "Start Chatting" or "Chat with AI." You can ask questions about the plot, characters, themes, historical context, or any specific passage. The AI has read the entire book and can discuss it in detail.

You can ask anything: "What are the main themes?" "Explain the character arc of [name]" "How does Chapter 3 connect to Chapter 10?" "Compare this to [another book]" "What are the key takeaways?" "Quote a passage about [topic]" "Summarize the ending" "What historical context is important?" The AI can discuss plot details, analyze symbolism, connect ideas across chapters, and even relate concepts to other books you've read.

Our AI has processed the complete text of each book and maintains context throughout your conversation. It can quote specific passages, analyze character development, discuss themes in depth, answer follow-up questions, and connect ideas across different parts of the book. The AI clearly indicates when it's uncertain and can explore topics conversationally for as long as you want.

Pro and Ultimate users can navigate to their personal library or any bookshelf/collection and click on the "Chat with Shelf" or "Library Intelligence" option. This opens a conversation where you can ask questions across ALL books in that shelf simultaneously. For example: "What do these books say about leadership?" or "Compare the approaches to habit formation across these authors."

Library Intelligence is our cross-book chat feature (available on Pro/Ultimate) that lets you have conversations across your entire book collection or specific bookshelves. Instead of discussing one book at a time, you can ask questions that draw insights from multiple books, compare perspectives across authors, and discover connections between different works. It's like having a research assistant that knows your entire library.

Yes! Use Library Intelligence (Pro feature) to chat across multiple books simultaneously. Select books from your library or a specific bookshelf, then ask comparative questions like "How do these three books approach productivity?" or "What themes appear across these novels?" The AI synthesizes insights from all selected books.

Go to /library to browse our 250k+ vetted books. You can search by title, author, ISBN, or keywords. Browse categories like Business, Fiction, Academic, Self-Help, Science, History, and Technology. See trending books, featured collections, and recommendations. Popular books show "Available Now" while others may need a 24-hour request.

Books not in our instant library can be requested. Click "Request This Book" and our concierge service will legally acquire and process it within 24 hours. You'll get a notification when it's ready to chat with. This service ensures virtually any book ever published can become part of your AI reading experience.

Yes! Our system extracts the text, creates a chapter structure, and generates AI embeddings for conversation. Currently we support PDF and EPUB formats. Your uploaded books are private and only accessible to you.

The Idea Graph is a visual knowledge mapping tool (available on Pro/Ultimate) that shows connections between concepts across your entire library. It reveals hidden relationships, helps you build a "Second Brain" automatically, and lets you explore your knowledge in entirely new ways.

Visit your Idea Graph page to see concepts automatically extracted from your books. Click on any concept to see which books mention it, explore related ideas, and discover connections you might have missed. It's perfect for research, writing, and building deep understanding across multiple sources.

Visit /storybook/generate to create fully illustrated children's books. Simply enter a story idea, theme, or character, and our AI generates a complete illustrated storybook. You control the narrative, and the AI brings it to life with custom illustrations. It's perfect for parents, educators, or anyone who wants to create magical reading experiences for children.

We support 9+ premium AI providers including OpenAI (GPT 5.4, O1), Anthropic (Claude 4.6 Sonnet), and Google (Gemini Pro 3.1). Free users get access to standard reasoning models, while Pro and Ultimate users unlock advanced reasoning models with higher usage limits and priority processing. Our system automatically routes your questions to the best model for the task.

Our integrated note-taking system lets you capture insights directly while chatting with books. Your notes are automatically linked to the source material, so you can always trace back to where an insight originated. Export your notes or keep them organized within the platform.

Yes! iChatbook's core reading tools, basic AI conversations, and summaries are free. For learners who want interactive mini-apps or researchers who need deep intelligence across their library, we offer several flexible paid plans.

The Learner plan ($20/month) is designed for students and active learners. It unlocks all 8 of our interactive mini-apps, gamified challenges, and comprehension quizzes to help you master any subject.

Pro ($25/month) is built for power users and researchers. It includes: (1) Research intelligence like Library Intelligence and Idea Graph Mapping, (2) Advanced reasoning models (GPT 5.4, Claude 4.6), (3) Higher usage limits, (4) Early access to new features, and (5) Priority support.

The Ultimate plan ($30/month) is the complete iChatbook experience. It combines everything from the Learner and Pro plans, giving you access to all mini-apps, all reading intelligence features, and the highest usage limits available.

Our platform gamifies your learning journey with badges, streaks, and challenges. Learner and Ultimate users can access detailed achievements and leaderboard positions at /gamification. Track books read, reading time, and knowledge points earned as you master new material.

All conversations are automatically saved to your account history. You can view history organized by book, search past conversations, and export them as PDF, markdown, or plain text. You can also share insights or delete data anytime from your account settings.

Absolutely. Your uploaded books, conversations, and notes are private and encrypted. We use enterprise-grade security and never share your personal content with third parties. You can export or permanently delete all your data anytime from your account settings. We comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.

The AI Tutor at /ai-tutor provides personalized learning experiences with real-time analytics, intelligent conversation suggestions, and adaptive difficulty. It's tailored for college students, working professionals, homeschool parents, and educators to help bridge knowledge gaps instantly.

Explore curated book collections at /collections created by community experts. Collections are themed groupings of books (like "Leadership Essentials" or "Sci-Fi Classics"). You can follow curators, discover new books through collections, or apply to become a curator yourself.

Yes! Multi-Library Sync lets you manage and chat across multiple independent book libraries. Perfect for keeping work, study, and leisure reading organized separately. Each library maintains its own bookshelves, collections, and conversation history.