15 Minutes

πŸ“š Book summaries to read, new ones every week

A whole book in 15 minutes.

The most important books in finance, business, psychology and personal development, boiled down to the ideas that matter. No fluff.

Read my first book

⚑ Free to download β€’ 🎁 One full book free every day β€’ πŸ“± iPhone and iPad

How many books are gathering dust on your shelf?

You buy the book, read 20 pages and it becomes dΓ©cor.
The β€œwant to read” list only grows.

It isn't laziness.
A day just doesn't have six spare hours for a 300-page book.

Meanwhile, the ideas that could change your money, your career and your mind… wait for later.

πŸ‘‰ It isn't a lack of will. It's a lack of a format that fits your day.

The solution

One book a day in 15 minutes

Pick a book and read it on the bus, at the gym, before bed. In 15 minutes you walk away with the central ideas, the examples that matter and a quiz to make it stick. Zero fluff.

βœ… All of this is in the app

More complete than it looks, and free to download

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New books every week

Finance, business, psychology, leadership, health, classics and more. The catalog keeps growing and it's all included.

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Written for 15 minutes

Every summary is built to be read from start to finish in about 15 minutes, with the ideas that matter most.

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A quiz in every book

Quick questions at the end of each summary to lock in what really matters.

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Guided Journeys

Reading paths by goal: get out of debt, start investing, habits that stick, lead better and more.

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Quotes worth sharing

Cards with the best ideas from each book, ready to send to someone you care about.

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Idea of the day

One short idea from a book, every day, to start with a clear head.

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Works offline

Downloaded a summary? Read it without internet: on the subway, on a plane, anywhere.

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No ads in the app

No ads inside the app. Just you and the book.

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Audio coming soon

Narration for the English summaries is on its way to the app.

Why it's different

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A real 15 minutes

Each summary was written to fit in 15 minutes, start to finish

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In our own words

Original summaries and analysis, straight to the point

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Made to apply

Every book closes with a practical tip and a quick quiz

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Follow a path

Journeys put books in the right order for a goal

Who is this app for

It isn't for everyone, and that's fine.

It's for you if:

  • βœ“ You want to read more but don't have time for 300-page books
  • βœ“ You have a pile of books you started and never finished
  • βœ“ You want to understand money, business and behavior without the fluff
  • βœ“ You'd like to learn something during your commute, workout or a waiting line
  • βœ“ You want to know if a book is worth reading in full before you buy it

Maybe not, if:

  • βœ• You want the full text of the books (these are summaries and analysis)
  • βœ• You're looking for academic reading, with citations and footnotes
  • βœ• You don't like reading on your phone

So what does it cost?

Free to download

Premium, monthly or yearly

Downloading is free. The price is shown in the App Store before you subscribe.

  • βœ“ 1 free book every day
  • βœ“ Premium: every book, quiz and Journey
  • βœ“ Billed through the App Store: cancel anytime, right on your phone
  • βœ“ Price shown in the store before you subscribe
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Frequently asked questions

Get your questions answered

How much does it cost?+

The app is free to download and you can read one full book free every day. Premium: $19.99/year in the US (price shown in your App Store).

How do I cancel?+

Directly in your device settings, in a few taps. On iPhone: Settings β†’ your name β†’ Subscriptions β†’ 15 Minutes. No calls, no paperwork.

Are there ads?+

No ads inside the app. You read without interruptions.

Do I need internet?+

Only to download the summaries. Once downloaded, you can read them offline.

Does a summary replace the book?+

No, and it doesn't try to. It's a summary with our own analysis, written by our team, so you can get the central ideas in 15 minutes and decide which books deserve a full read.

Which books are included?+

The most important titles in finance, business, psychology, personal development, leadership, health, science, history and classics, with new books every week. See the full list of summaries.

Is it on iPhone and Android?+

It's on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. Android is coming soon.

Is there audio?+

Not yet for the English summaries. Audio narration is coming soon to the app.

Do I need an account?+

No. There's no sign-up or login: download, open and start reading.

Ready to finish your first book?

Download now, pick a book and finish it today. Free to download, with 1 free book every day.

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