Amazon Introduces Kindle Recaps to Help You Remember Book Series
If you’ve ever picked up the latest book in a series and couldn’t remember characters or what happened in the last book, Amazon has a new feature that might help you.
How it Works
Starting today, your Kindle is getting "Kindle Recaps," something Amazon says is similar to the "Previously on…" segment before a TV show. For certain books, Kindle Recaps make it easier to dive right back in, Amazon says, by giving a quick refresher on storylines and character arcs. Recaps are available for both books you’ve purchased and books you’ve borrowed.
How to Find Recaps
If you want to find Recaps, you’ll need the latest version of the Kindle software. You can download it yourself or wait until you receive it through an over-the-air update within the next several weeks. Once you have that software, look for the "View Recaps" button in the series page in your Kindle Library or the "View Recaps" item within the series grouping three-dot menu. Amazon says the feature will soon be available on the Kindle app for iOS.
How it’s Created
Amazon did not say how it chooses which books will get Recaps, but it is only for books in a series for now. It does not appear to be only for new books, as the press release shows the feature working for the Oz series of books by L. Frank Baum, published over 100 years ago. The press release about Kindle Recaps did not mention this fact, but Amazon confirmed to TechCrunch that the summaries are written by AI (just like the site’s review summaries), explaining: "We use technology, including GenAI and Amazon moderators, to create short recaps of books that accurately reflect book content."
Conclusion
Kindle Recaps is a new feature that aims to make it easier for readers to dive back into a book series by providing a quick refresher on storylines and character arcs. With the help of AI, Amazon is able to provide accurate summaries of books, giving readers a better understanding of the series. This feature is available now for Kindle devices and will soon be available on the Kindle app for iOS.
FAQs
Q: What is Kindle Recaps?
A: Kindle Recaps is a new feature that provides a quick refresher on storylines and character arcs for books in a series.
Q: How do I find Kindle Recaps?
A: You can find Kindle Recaps by looking for the "View Recaps" button in the series page in your Kindle Library or the "View Recaps" item within the series grouping three-dot menu.
Q: Is Kindle Recaps only for new books?
A: No, Kindle Recaps is available for books in a series, regardless of their publication date.
Q: How are Kindle Recaps created?
A: Kindle Recaps are written by AI, with the help of Amazon moderators, to ensure accuracy and reflect the content of the books.
Q: Will Kindle Recaps be available on the Kindle app for iOS?
A: Yes, Kindle Recaps will soon be available on the Kindle app for iOS.
