Book Analysis

Book/EPUB Analysis Skill

Automatically triggered when the user wants to analyze a book, ebook, or book chapter.

Trigger Phrases

• "analyze this book"
• "summarize this chapter"
• "what are the key points from"
• "book notes for"
• "EPUB analysis"
• "read and summarize"
• "extract insights from this book"
• ".epub file"

Process

1. Identify the Content Source

Determine the input type:

• EPUB file path: inbox/book.epub
• PDF file path: inbox/book.pdf
• Text file: inbox/chapter.txt
• Pasted text content
• Markdown file: inbox/notes.md

2. Extract Content

For EPUB files:

• Extract metadata (title, author, chapters)
• Convert chapters to text
• Identify table of contents structure

For PDF files:

• Extract text content
• Note any formatting limitations

For text/markdown:

• Read directly
• Identify any structure markers

3. Load Analysis Prompt

Read prompts/book.md for the comprehensive analysis template.

4. Analyze Content

Follow the 14-section structure:

1. Book/Chapter Overview
2. Executive Summary
3. Core Thesis & Arguments
4. Key Concepts & Frameworks
5. Memorable Examples & Stories
6. Data, Statistics & Research
7. Notable Quotes
8. Practical Applications
9. Critical Analysis
10. Connections & Context
11. Reader Relevance Assessment
12. Latent Signals
13. Personal Application Prompts
14. Summary & Verdict

5. Generate Report

Create comprehensive analysis with:

• Direct quotes with references
• Extracted frameworks and models
• Actionable takeaways
• Critical evaluation

6. Save Report

Save to: reports/books/YYYY-MM-DD_book-title.md

Format:

# [Book Title]

**Author**: [Author Name]
**Date Analyzed**: YYYY-MM-DD
**Type**: Book / Chapter

---

[Analysis content following the 14-section structure]

---

## My Notes

7. Log Activity

Append to logs/YYYY-MM-DD.md:

## Books Read

- [Book Title - Chapter X](../reports/books/filename.md) - HH:MM

Output Directory

Ensure reports/books/ exists before saving.

Special Considerations

For Fiction

• Focus on themes, symbolism, and literary devices
• Analyze character development
• Discuss narrative structure
• Evaluate prose style

For Non-Fiction

• Extract all frameworks and mental models
• Document research and data cited
• Focus on practical applications
• Assess argument quality

For Chapters

• Relate to overall book arc
• Note how it builds on previous chapters
• Identify foreshadowing of later content

Example Usage

User: "Summarize chapter 5 of Thinking Fast and Slow" Assistant: [Analyzes chapter on cognitive biases, extracts key concepts]

User: "What are the main takeaways from Atomic Habits?" Assistant: [Provides comprehensive analysis with habit frameworks]