Browser-based Reading Management Web App

Never Forget What You've Read

Record summaries and review them occasionally to refresh your memory quickly.
Your reading notes solve the problem of forgetting over time.

📚 Save quotes and impressions from any media: books, e-books, web pages, papers, movies, and more

✨ Free Plan Available Paid plans from ¥380/mo Lock in your price with early registration

Features of Reading Forest

📖 Refresh Your Memory with Summaries

"I read it, but I've completely forgotten it" - solve this problem. By recording summaries and reviewing them occasionally, you can refresh your memory quickly without rereading the entire book. Perfect for those studying for exams or concerned about memory decline.

Notes & Quotes

Record passages that caught your attention as notes or quotes. Summarizing in your own words deepens understanding, and reviewing them refreshes your memory.
→ How to write reading notes

Progress Tracking

Track your reading progress with graphs. See pages read and completion rate at a glance. No need to read in order - freely record which sections you've read.

Multi-Device Support

Take reading notes anywhere - on PC, smartphone, or tablet.

Auto-Fetch Book Info

Just enter the ISBN barcode number from the back cover, and title, author, page count, and cover image are automatically registered. Drastically reduces manual input.

Math Formula Support

Supports MathJax (LaTeX) notation for math formulas. Perfect for technical and academic book notes.

Use Cases

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Visualize Reading Habits

Check your reading progress with graphs. See at a glance how far you've read to stay motivated.

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Exam & Certification Study

Track textbook progress, note mistakes, math formula support for STEM subjects.

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Book Clubs

Record passages read and insights. Prepare smoothly for sharing with friends.

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Study & Research

Take notes on key sections of textbooks and papers. Math formula support makes it perfect for STEM studies.

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Forgetting What You Read?

Never Forget What You Read: Scientific Reading Techniques for Lasting Memory

According to the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve, you'll forget about 80% within a month without review. Learn evidence-based reading strategies backed by the latest neuroscience research (2024-2025).

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Why Choose Reading Forest

Unique features that set Reading Forest apart from other reading management services

Rich Note Management

Record your entire reading experience

  • Record detailed notes for each reading session
  • Freely write quotes, impressions, and analyses
  • Display illustrations via image URLs
  • Instantly find past notes with search

*Works with physical books, e-books, web pages, papers, movies, audiobooks, lectures, and more

Multiple Database Integration

Auto-fetch book data from various sources

  • OpenBD (Japan's largest bibliographic database)
  • National Diet Library Search
  • Amazon product information
  • Optimal data from multiple databases

Data Portability

Take your data anywhere

  • Excel format (xlsx)
  • CSV format (opens in Excel, etc.)
  • Markdown format (with cover images)
  • HTML format (viewable in browser)
  • BibTeX format (perfect for citation management)

Easy migration to other services

MathJax Support for STEM Books

Beautiful math formula display

  • Write formulas in MathJax (LaTeX) notation
  • Perfect for math, physics, engineering texts
  • Accurately render complex equations
  • Available free on all plans

Learn more about formula input

Flexible Online/Offline Usage

Work your way

  • Online: Database search, Google Drive save
  • Offline: Read/write local files
  • Continue reading notes even without internet

*Login and some features (database search, cloud save, etc.) require internet

Peace of Mind with Local Files

Your data, your control

  • Save files locally on your device
  • Create backups freely
  • Third-party services (Google Drive, etc.) are optional
  • Full control over your data remains with you

Pricing Plans

Free Plan

¥0/mo
  • Up to 20 books per file
    *Create multiple files
  • Add/edit reading records
  • Progress tracking
  • Notes & quotes
  • Math formulas (MathJax)
  • Google Drive save
  • 1 device
  • Free forever
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Personal Plan

¥380/mo
  • Unlimited books per file
  • 📚 Book list view
  • 🔍 Search (National Diet Library, etc.)
  • 📖 ISBN auto-search
  • 🗂️ Sort function
  • 📊 Excel/CSV/Markdown/HTML/BibTeX export
  • 📚 Bookshelf feature
  • 🌐 Translation search
  • Up to 2 devices
  • + All Free Plan features

Group Plan

¥570+/mo
  • Unlimited books per file
  • 📚 Book list view
  • 🔍 Search (National Diet Library, etc.)
  • 📖 ISBN auto-search
  • 🗂️ Sort function
  • 📊 Excel/CSV/Markdown/HTML/BibTeX export
  • 📚 Bookshelf feature
  • 🌐 Translation search
  • 2 devices per member
  • 2-100 members
  • 👥 Invite members by email
  • + All Personal Plan features

2: ¥570, 3: ¥760, 5: ¥1,140, 10: ¥2,090
More members = better per-person rate (2-100 members)

Parental consent required for ages 12 and under (COPPA)

*Prices include tax

Current Service Status

Currently in beta with the Free Plan only.
Beta testing scheduled to begin on February 1, 2026.
Specifications may change without notice.

News & Updates
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