# Serial Reader: Daily Book Bits

> Classic lit, one day at a time

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1077180804](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1077180804)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1077180804`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Michael Schmitt
- **Category:** Books
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (4,095 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.18
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-03
- **First published:** 2016-01-28
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/serial-reader-daily-book-bits/id1077180804)
- **Website:** [https://www.serialreader.org/](https://www.serialreader.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.serialreader.org/privacy/](https://www.serialreader.org/privacy/)

## Description

Serial Reader delivers classic books in daily bite-sized issues you can read in about 20 minutes. Choose from 900+ titles (or add your own) and let a new issue appear each day to build steady reading habits.

Premium upgrades unlock cross-device syncing, early access to tomorrow's issue, quotes and notes, Read Later, delivery scheduling, custom app icons, and more. Features like word lookup, quick dictionary, and Wikipedia access help you dive deeper while syncing with Goodreads and Readwise to track your progress.

## Rankings

- #28,233 — Overall
- #58 — book

## Review summary

Reviewers praise Serial Reader for turning big classics into manageable daily readings with an easy setup and a broad, curated library. The bite-sized format and daily delivery help readers form a habit, read on the go, and tackle lengthy works, often with motivation from plans and challenges. The main recurring drawback is the lack of customization for daily issue length (about 20 minutes), with occasional notes of minor reliability quirks. Overall, the app is highly regarded for promoting consistent, enjoyable reading.

### Pros

- Bite-sized daily chunks of classic literature make long works approachable.
- Helps establish and sustain a daily reading habit, even with a busy schedule.
- Wide, curated selection of classics and lesser-known titles.
- Easy setup and a clean, user-friendly reading experience.
- Reading plans, progress tracking, and challenges keep readers motivated.

### Cons

- Inflexible daily issue length; cannot customize duration (roughly 20 minutes per issue).

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