I built Palimpseste, an open-source web app that applies the "infinite scroll" mechanic to world literature from public domain sources (Gallica, Wikisource, Perseus, etc.).

The idea: instead of algorithmically optimized content, you get randomized excerpts from texts you'd never think to search for across 7 sources, 12 languages, and centuries of writing.

Features: - Serendipitous discovery through randomized feeds

- Hierarchical filters (genre, era, tone) or pure randomness

- Social layer: collections, sharing, following, discussions

- Works on desktop and mobile

I see it as a digital commonplace book not replacing deep reading, but surfacing rare texts and making scrolling feel less like wasted time.

This is my first app project, built with vanilla JS + Supabase. Contributions welcome.

Demo: https://palimpseste.vercel.app

Code: https://github.com/vicoolz/palimpseste