With over 500 books, to our knowledge this is the biggest free resource of its kind in the world.
This has been a labour of love for over 20 years. Over 25 million words read, with all the books summarized on one page. We read and summarize them so you don’t have to.
Topics span leadership, behavioural economics, ethical strategy, creativity, innovation, and much more.
Start by searching any book, author or topic you are interested in. (eg. Gladwell, The Tipping Point, Behavioural economics)
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Rebel Ideas – Matthew Syed
The one sentence summary Diverse thinking is far more powerful than when everyone agrees with each other. Can't be bothered
Fear Less – Pippa Grange
The one sentence summary Fear is natural but if you deal with it effectively you can find your true voice
Catalyst – Clarke & Kean
The one sentence summary Using personal chemistry to convert contacts into contracts works better than spreadsheets and pestering. Can't be
The Life-Changing Science of Detecting Bullshit – John V. Petrocelli
The one sentence summary You can develop critical thinking habits to recognise and combat the pervasive false information that deceives
How To Make The World Add Up – Tim Harford
The one sentence summary With the right approach it is possible to evaluate confidently the claims that surround us. Can't
Effortless – Greg McKeown
The one sentence summary Not everything has to be so hard – you can make it easier to do what
A World Without Email – Cal Newport
The one sentence summary Find focus, transform productivity and improve communication by reimagining work in the age of overload. Can't
The Intelligence Trap – David Robson
The one sentence summary The most intelligent people can still be remarkably stupid when they fall into the intelligence trap.
Working Backwards – Bryar & Carr
The one sentence summary Success is not achieved by the genius of any one leader, but through commitment to a
The New Climate War – Michael E. Mann
The two-sentence summary 70% of global emissions come from the same hundred companies, but they have taken no responsibility themselves
You’re About To Make A Terrible Mistake! – Olivier Sibony
The one sentence summary You can fight the biases that distort decision-making by learning to recognize them and using a
How To Avoid A Climate Disaster – Bill Gates
The one sentence summary Figuring out how to get all the benefits of cheap, reliable power without greenhouse gas emissions