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Book Analysis

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SKILL.md

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:

markdown
# [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:

markdown
## 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]