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)
Books by Kevin and Sarah Duncan:
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Books by everyone else:
Atomic Habits – James Clear
The one-sentence summary You can build good habits and break bad ones with hundreds of small decisions. Can't be bothered
Is That Clear? – Gaynor & Alevizos
The one-sentence summary If you are a native English speaker, you need to adjust the way you speak to those
Liberalism And Its Discontents – Francis Fukuyama
The one-sentence summary Liberalism has become divisive in modern times, but the original moderate version of it remains the best
The Power Of Regret – Daniel Pink
The one-sentence summary Having ‘no regrets’ is nonsense and even dangerous, because looking backward moves us forward. Can't be bothered
The Power Of Difference – Simon Fanshawe
The one-sentence summary It is our differences and how we combine them that creates true diversity and generates innovation and
Jerks At Work – Tessa West
The one-sentence summary There are always jerks at work but you can deal with them effectively by recognising their archetypes,
Nice Is Not A Biscuit – Peter Mead
The one sentence summary It is possible to build a world-class business by doing the right thing. Can't be bothered
The Strategy Book – Max McKeown
The one-sentence summary Thinking before you plan is vital. Strategists who don’t take time to think are just planners. Can't
Net Zero – Dieter Helm
The one sentence summary We can stop causing climate change if we adopt a clear unilateral plan and get on
The Art Of Judgment – John Adair
The one sentence summary Judgment is often misperceived as an unchangeable, elusive element of character but in fact it is
How To Have Impossible Conversations – Boghossian & Lindsay
The one sentence summary It is possible to have productive conversations even with people with entrenched views if you foster
Decoding Leadership Bullshit – Hal O’Ween
The one sentence summary If you play the game right, you can move up the corporate ladder and stay there