{"skill":{"slug":"aibrary-reading-list","displayName":"Aibrary Reading List","summary":"[Aibrary] Generate a curated, themed reading list with multiple books organized in a logical reading order. Use when the user wants a systematic book list on...","description":"---\nname: aibrary-reading-list\ndescription: \"[Aibrary] Generate a curated, themed reading list with multiple books organized in a logical reading order. Use when the user wants a systematic book list on a topic, asks for a book list or reading list, wants to deeply explore a domain through multiple books, or needs to build expertise in an area. Different from aibrary-book-recommend (single book) and aibrary-book-search (finding specific books).\"\n---\n\n# Reading List — Aibrary\n\nCurated, themed reading lists that build expertise systematically. Powered by Aibrary's knowledge curation methodology.\n\n## Input\n\nThe user specifies:\n- **Theme/domain** — the area they want to explore (required)\n- **Difficulty preference** — beginner, intermediate, advanced, or mixed (optional, default: mixed)\n- **Number of books** — how many they want (optional, default: 7-10)\n- **Constraints** — time period, language, specific focus within the domain (optional)\n\n## Workflow\n\n1. **Define the scope**: Clarify what the theme covers and what's out of scope. If the theme is too broad, suggest 2-3 focused sub-themes for the user to choose from.\n\n2. **Select books**: Choose books that collectively cover the theme comprehensively:\n   - Include foundational works that establish core concepts\n   - Include modern works that reflect current thinking\n   - Include contrasting perspectives to encourage critical thinking\n   - Ensure no significant aspect of the theme is left uncovered\n\n3. **Organize the reading order**: Arrange books in a logical progression:\n   - **Foundation first**: Conceptual and introductory works\n   - **Build depth**: More specialized and advanced works\n   - **Synthesize**: Works that connect ideas across the theme\n   - Mark books as \"Essential\" (must-read) or \"Recommended\" (nice to have)\n\n4. **Add connective tissue**: Explain how each book connects to the next and what the reader gains at each stage.\n\n5. **Respond in the user's language**: Match the language of the user's input.\n\n## Output Format\n\n```\n# Reading List: [Theme Name]\n\n[1-2 sentence overview of what this reading list covers and who it's for]\n\n**Total books**: [Count] | **Estimated total reading time**: [Hours] | **Difficulty**: [Level range]\n\n---\n\n## Stage 1: Foundation\n*[What the reader gains from this stage]*\n\n### 1. [Book Title] ⭐ Essential\n**Author**: [Name] | **Year**: [Year]\n[One sentence on what this book contributes to the theme]\n\n### 2. [Book Title]\n**Author**: [Name] | **Year**: [Year]\n[One sentence on what this book contributes to the theme]\n\n**Stage 1 → Stage 2 bridge**: [How the foundation prepares the reader for deeper exploration]\n\n---\n\n## Stage 2: Depth\n*[What the reader gains from this stage]*\n\n### 3. [Book Title] ⭐ Essential\n...\n\n---\n\n## Stage 3: Synthesis\n*[What the reader gains from this stage]*\n\n...\n\n---\n\n## Quick-Start Option\n*If you only have time for 3 books, read these*:\n1. [Book] — [Why]\n2. [Book] — [Why]\n3. [Book] — [Why]\n```\n\n### Example Output\n\n**User input**: \"Give me a reading list about systems thinking\"\n\n---\n\n# Reading List: Systems Thinking\n\nA progressive journey from understanding systems basics to applying systems thinking in complex real-world scenarios. Ideal for leaders, engineers, and anyone who wants to see the bigger picture.\n\n**Total books**: 8 | **Estimated total reading time**: ~50 hours | **Difficulty**: Beginner → Advanced\n\n---\n\n## Stage 1: Foundation\n*Build your mental models for understanding systems*\n\n### 1. Thinking in Systems ⭐ Essential\n**Author**: Donella Meadows | **Year**: 2008\nThe definitive introduction to systems thinking — clear, accessible, and surprisingly practical for a book about feedback loops.\n\n### 2. The Fifth Discipline\n**Author**: Peter Senge | **Year**: 2006 (revised)\nBridges systems thinking into organizational learning — essential for applying systems ideas in team and business contexts.\n\n**Stage 1 → Stage 2 bridge**: With the fundamentals in place, you're ready to see how systems thinking applies to specific domains and complex challenges.\n\n---\n\n## Quick-Start Option\n*If you only have time for 3 books, read these*:\n1. **Thinking in Systems** — The essential foundation\n2. **The Fifth Discipline** — Systems thinking in practice\n3. **Seeing the Forest for the Trees** — Visual systems mapping\n\n---\n\n## Guidelines\n\n- A reading list tells a story — books should build on each other, not just be a collection\n- Always include a \"Quick-Start Option\" for time-constrained readers\n- Mark essential vs. recommended books clearly\n- Include bridge explanations between stages\n- Balance classics with modern works\n- If the theme is too broad, proactively narrow it or offer sub-theme options\n","tags":{"latest":"0.1.0"},"stats":{"comments":0,"downloads":548,"installsAllTime":20,"installsCurrent":0,"stars":0,"versions":1},"createdAt":1772717667678,"updatedAt":1778491734013},"latestVersion":{"version":"0.1.0","createdAt":1772717667678,"changelog":"Initial release: Generate curated, themed reading lists to help users systematically build expertise in any domain.\n\n- Organizes books into logical stages: Foundation, Depth, and Synthesis, with clear reading order.\n- Distinguishes \"Essential\" vs. \"Recommended\" books.\n- Includes quick-start option for users short on time.\n- Adapts difficulty and scope to user preferences and input.\n- Provides connective explanations between reading stages for increased learning clarity.","license":null},"metadata":null,"owner":{"handle":"asoiso","userId":"s173h1jpw4kgmsawn20r1fhjtd83nwy1","displayName":"asoiso","image":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/479822?v=4"},"moderation":null}