#63 - 2024 Year in Books

Summary

In this conversation, Adam and Ste discuss various personal updates, including seasonal changes and the exciting news of Adam's house purchase. They reflect on their previous year's book project and plan for the upcoming 2024 Year in Books, focusing on technical improvements, user experience, and community engagement. They also navigate the complexities of AI art and copyright concerns while finalizing book selection and genre tagging. In this conversation, Adam and Ste discuss various aspects of their book platform, focusing on past achievements, new metrics, and the integration of user feedback. They explore the idea of incorporating moods into book statistics, the design of user experience, and the technical challenges of hosting. The conversation also touches on future plans for community engagement and the impressive growth of their user base.

Takeaways

Enjoying seasonal changes and personal milestones.

The excitement of purchasing a new home.

Reflecting on the success of last year's book project.

Planning improvements for the upcoming Year in Books.

Technical migration to enhance user experience.

The importance of community engagement in projects.

Navigating the complexities of AI art and copyright.

The need for clear communication regarding art usage.

Finalizing book selections and ensuring proper genre tagging.