5 UX Lessons from Literal’s Reading Dashboard - Literal UI Breakdown

Placing “Currently Reading” at the top helps users immediately resume reading. Showing book covers, page numbers, and quick actions (like highlights) builds continuity and motivation.

The Reading Goals section keeps users’ objectives visible, reminding them of their progress and deadlines. It reinforces habit formation through subtle visual accountability.

The “Following” feed transforms reading into a shared experience. Seeing updates from friends adds social proof and creates a sense of belonging, reducing user drop-off.

Encouraging users to invite friends and discover reading buddies not only strengthens engagement but also builds long-term loyalty through social motivation.

The fixed left column for personal stats and the scrollable right column for the feed provide a perfect balance of focus and discovery. This layout ensures functional clarity while keeping interaction fluid.