Proof of Usefulness Report

Book of the Month

Analysis completed on 1/16/2026

+476
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Book of the Month is a highly established, revenue-generating business (est. $50M-$100M+ annual revenue) with significant market reach (>400k paid members). While the underlying project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and traction well above the calibration baseline, the submission itself was low-quality, containing hyperbolic placeholders ('most people have used my product') and missing financial data. The score reflects the high value of the business entity, penalized moderately for the lack of effort in the submission evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+142
Audience Reach Impact+129
Technical Innovation+54
Evidence Of Traction+124
Market Timing Relevance+48
Functional Completeness+3
Subtotal+501
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+476

Project Details

Description
We believe in books. Every month, we find the five best new books and promote them to over 20 million people. We’re proud of our mission to help readers discover books they’ll love and to support emerging writers.\n\nFounded in 1926 and relaunched in 2015, we’re an innovative startup with a rich history and loyal user base over 400,000 active members—and we’re looking for the best people to join us.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
It Services, Software Monetization, Entrepreneurship
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline