OpenRead is a platform powered by AI that offers a speedy- user-friendly- and innovative method of accessing and engaging with papers. It includes a Paper Q&A tool for swiftly addressing any queries about a paper- a Paper Espresso feature for generating literature reviews efficiently- an AI-powered research tool to expedite the reading process- a low code paper editor- and a robust notes system with backlinks and outgoing links for enhanced productivity. Moreover- OpenRead provides numerous free and pre-designed journal paper templates to facilitate a quick start. Additionally- OpenRead organizes its own seminar series and fosters a research community and university alliance to encourage collaboration.