Same Page is a social audiobook platform where groups listen to free LibriVox books together on a synchronized schedule. Sections unlock for everyone at the same time, so no one can race ahead, and each section has a real-time chat thread so discussion happens in the moment.
The Problem
Book clubs struggle with accountability and engagement. Members read at different paces, fall behind, or skip ahead. Discussion happens in a single meeting weeks after reading, when details have faded. And audiobook listeners have no social layer at all. It's an entirely solitary experience.
The Solution
A group admin selects a book and sets a listening pace, and sections unlock for everyone at the same time. The player enforces listening boundaries. You can't skip ahead of the group. Each section has its own chat thread so discussion happens while the content is fresh.
Key Features
- Group creation with invite codes and admin/moderator/member roles
- LibriVox integration providing thousands of free public domain audiobooks
- Synchronized section unlocking on configurable schedules
- Full-screen browser-based audio player
- Real-time group chat per section via Supabase Realtime
- Activity feed, notifications, user profiles, and public group discovery
- Player enforces listening boundaries, so no one can skip ahead of the group