About us

Every book has a sound

BookTuning is a free AI book playlist generator that reads the mood, themes, and pace of a story, then builds the custom book playlist that belongs underneath it — in about twenty seconds, for any book you can name.

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Our mission

Music that reads with you, not over you

At BookTuning, we believe that the right book playlist can transform your reading experience. Our mission is to create an AI-powered book playlist generator that composes the perfect soundtrack for every story, enhancing the emotions, atmosphere, and journey that each book provides.

We analyze the genre, mood, and themes of books to curate personalized book playlists that complement your reading. Whether you're exploring the magical corridors of Hogwarts, navigating the dystopian world of Oceania, or dancing through the Jazz Age with Gatsby, our book playlist generator builds the perfect musical accompaniment.

Three steps

How it works

Search

Find your book by title or author in our extensive database.

Analyze

Our algorithm analyzes the book's genre, mood, and themes.

Enjoy

Get a personalized playlist that enhances your reading experience.

Our technology

What goes into a match

BookTuning uses advanced algorithms to match books with music. We consider factors such as:

  • Genre compatibility between books and music
  • Emotional resonance and mood matching
  • Thematic elements and narrative arcs
  • Historical and cultural context
  • Tempo and energy alignment with the book's pacing

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is BookTuning free to use?

Yes, BookTuning is completely free to use. All playlists are automatically saved to our BookTun.ing Spotify service account for easy access.

Do I need a Spotify account?

No, you don't need your own Spotify account. We use our BookTun.ing service account to create and share playlists, making the experience seamless for all users.

How are the playlist descriptions generated?

We use AI to generate concise, engaging descriptions that explain the connection between the music and the book's themes, mood, and atmosphere. These descriptions are saved to our BookTun.ing Spotify account when the playlist is created.

How do you select the music for each book?

Our AI analyzes the book's themes, mood, and atmosphere to select tracks that complement the reading experience. We consider factors like emotional resonance, thematic elements, and the book's pacing to create a tailored soundtrack.

Can I see the playlist description on the website?

Yes, the AI-generated playlist description is displayed on the website below the playlist title. You can also see it in the BookTun.ing Spotify account when you open the playlist link.

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