DOG EARS is a thoughtfully designed space for collecting, organizing, and engaging with the literary passages that resonate with you.
In an age of endless scrolling and fleeting impressions, within an online world geared towards the shallows and worded overbearingly by artificial and human next-token predictors, writing that has been crafted into the exceptionally beautiful deserves a home. DOG EARS was born from the simple observation that readers have been marking pages for centuries—turning down corners, underlining passages, and returning to cherished passages again and again.
We've translated this timeless practice into a digital experience that honors the contemplative nature of reading. Whether you're a student or an aspiring author looking for exercise, a writer collecting inspiration, or simply someone who believes in the power of well-chosen words, DOG EARS provides a tool to capture and cultivate your literary discoveries.
We believe that reading is not passive consumption but active engagement. Every quote you engage with becomes part of your intellectual landscape, shaping how you think and express yourself.
Our florilegium—a Latin term meaning "gathering of flowers"—lets you arrange your collected knockouts into meaningful categories. The exercises help you internalize their intricacies, moving them from your collection into your consciousness.
Save quotes from any source and organize them into custom collections. Tag by subject, theme, author, and title.
Browse quotes shared by other readers. Find new authors, explore different perspectives, and expand your literary horizons.
Use our decluttered reading mode and spaced repetition tool to commit your favorite quotes to memory.
Add your discoveries to the community database. Every contribution enriches the collective library.
Apply for access to start collecting and enriching your world of words.