Journal
Notes from the margins.
Essays on reading, curation practice, and what we learn while building Canto.
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How we curate 14,320+ literary quotes for Canto
Every passage in Canto passed through a multi-stage quality pipeline. Here is what that process actually looks like.
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Canto vs Goodreads: which is right for you?
Two apps, two completely different jobs. Here is an honest comparison to help you figure out which one belongs on your phone.
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How to put a book quote on your iPhone lock screen
A step-by-step guide to adding a literary quote widget to your iPhone lock screen — and keeping it fresh automatically.
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BookTok for readers who want something quieter
BookTok is where readers go to feel something. Canto is what happens when you take that feeling and remove everything designed to keep you scrolling.
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How to discover your next book through quotes, not synopses
A synopsis tells you what happens. A quote tells you how it will feel. There is a better way to find books you will actually love.
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The best apps for literary book quotes on iPhone (2026)
If you love books and love the way a great sentence feels, these are the apps worth knowing about.