This curation service for books is here just in time for summer vacation. If you plan on getting lots of reading done this season, whether at the beach or just as a general interest, this startup offers book suggestions to you. Rather than sending them via email, you will receive the ShelfJoy reading recommendations through Facebook Messenger.
ShelfJoy is a startup based in the UK that provides "handpicked book suggestions for your shelf, delivered daily on Messenger." The curation service recommends one book everyday, but also allows you to see other books on the same 'shelf,' or a different curated list all together. The shelves contain a wide variety of subject matter, from books on California wines to books written by the survivors of the 2004 tsunami.
Curated Book Suggestion Services
Curation Service ShelfJoy Suggests Daily Reading Recommendations
Trend Themes
1. Curation Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a curation service that suggests personalized recommendations in various industries, such as fashion or music.
2. Messenger-based Recommendations - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a messaging platform that delivers daily recommendations for different interests, such as movies or restaurants.
3. Niche Book Recommendations - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a platform that offers curated book suggestions focused on specific themes or genres, like eco-friendly living or graphic novels.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate curation services into online bookstores to provide personalized reading recommendations and increase customer engagement.
2. Social Media - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance existing messaging platforms to offer curated recommendations, expanding their functionalities beyond communication.
3. E-commerce - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with curation services to implement personalized product recommendations, creating a more tailored shopping experience.