How to absorb the top takeaways of today's best books in minutes

Reading is a great way to open your mind and explore new ideas. The 12min Book Summary Library wants to make great reads more accessible, even for people with packed schedules.


This ebook library offers condensed versions of titles from thought leaders, from self-improvement to business and beyond. Lifetime subscriptions are worth $346.50, but you can grab yours now for $39 via the Raw Story Store.

Few of us manage to wade through more than a handful of full-length books each year. As a result, we miss out on the latest ideas from the brightest minds. By distilling best-selling titles down to just the most important points, the 12min Book Summary Library makes it easier to keep up.

Available on iOS and Android, the app offers an impressive selection of “microbooks”. The library focuses on non-fiction, with 30 new titles to enjoy every month.

Examples include The Power of Habit by the award-winning New York Times reporter Charles Duhigg and ReWork by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson. You can read the 12-minute summaries offline, or enjoy an audio version on the move.

Order now for $39 to enjoy lifetime access to the 12min Library and save 88% on the standard price.