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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Tax The Rich! – Pearl & Payne
The one-sentence summary Lies, loopholes and lobbyists make the American rich even richer. Can’t be bothered to read it? Listen
How Big Things Get Done – Flyvbjerg & Gardner
The one-sentence summary There are a consistent set of factors that cause projects to be a success or fail spectacularly.
Not The End Of The World – Hannah Ritchie
The one-sentence summary Concentrating on surprising facts and dispelling dangerous myths offers hopeful solutions for our future on planet Earth.
Truth Be Told – O’Brien & Gallagher
The one-sentence summary Authentic marketing and communications wins in the purposeful age. Can’t be bothered to read it? Listen to
Magic Words – Jonah Berger
The one-sentence summary Six types of words can increase your impact in every area of life, from persuading others and
Limitarianism – Ingrid Robeyns
The one-sentence summary The case against extreme wealth means that it should be limited to £10 million per individual and
Revenge Of The Tipping Point – Malcolm Gladwell
The one-sentence summary Tipping points have a dark side when contagious social or physical phenomena take off in unwanted and
Hot Money – Naomi Klein
The one-sentence summary Deregulated capitalism is waging war on the climate and to stop the damage we must change everything
Braiding Sweetgrass – Robin Wall Kimmerer
The one-sentence summary Indigenous wisdom from Native American mythology, scientific knowledge, and the teachings of plants can enhance our attentiveness
Do Big Small Things – Bruce Poon Tip
The one-sentence summary A guided journey toward freedom, happiness and adventure that will change you. Can’t be bothered to read
The End Of Poverty – Jeffrey Sachs
The one-sentence summary We can end poverty by 2025 and change the world forever. Can’t be bothered to read it?
Sustainable Advertising – Bourn & Munden
The one-sentence summary Advertising can support a better future if we change the way we work and the work we