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All the book smarts. Without the actual reading.

3 new book summaries, daily. No fluff, just practical insights in 5 minutes.

What you actually get with each book:

5 mins reads (not 5 hours)
Stuff you can actually use
The good parts that stick

Explore Books - it's free

New recommendations daily!

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How We Roll: Your Daily Dose of Wisdom (Minus the Bore)

Daily Brain Food

Each morning, we drop 3 non-fiction gems. No duds, just the good stuff.

Pick Your Poison (Wisely)

Choose a theme that tickles your fancy. What rabbit hole are you diving down today?

Get the Lowdown, Fast

We give you the killer chapter breakdown and hilariously practical method breakdowns. Boom.

Daily Themes: What'll It Be Today?

Every day in the app, we line up three fresh themes from killer non-fiction books. Here's a taste of what you might find – catchy, no-BS summaries to help you dive straight in.

This is Just a Taste

Every day brings 3 fresh picks. Today's lineup is waiting for you – dive in and see what catches your eye.

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5 Minutes Too Long? Try 60 Seconds.

For the truly impatient. We crammed the best bits from all 3 of today's books into a single, 1-minute blitz. Get 9 actionable tips daily to get quick smarts, fast.

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Stuck in a Reading Rut? Find your next journey.

Stop doom-scrolling and start leveling up your brain. Our learning journeys aren't your grandma's book club. We've mapped out the ultimate paths to transform your life in just 7 days with step-by-step book choices.

The Goods: What You Actually Get Per Book

We don't just skim. We dissect. You get the core wisdom, a taste of the actual book, and methods explained so well (and crudely), you'll wonder how you lived without 'em.

TL;DR: The Straight Dope

No time for a novel? We gut the book and serve up the main course: practical methods, zero waffle. Key bits are made to pop so you can't miss 'em.

Example Snippet:

Alright, peep this: Your brain's got two chaotic roommates. One's a speedy, dumbass hype beast (System 1) and the other's a slightly less lazy but easily distracted nerd (System 2). This book spills the tea on how these two clowns team up to make you fall for mental tricks (heuristics) and...

Key Chapter: This One Goes Hard

We snatch a spicy paragraph – at least 100 words – and make it pop off. It's our take on a key chapter, hitting you with the real talk and practical vibes.

Example Snippet:

So, your brain's got these two main characters running the show. First up, System 1: The Impulse King. This guy's all vibes, instant reactions, operates faster than your Wi-Fi, and uses zero brain power. Sees a spider? System 1 says 'SCREAM!'...

Methods: Explained Like You're 5 (and a Bit Sweary)

The core flexes, explained like you're scrolling TikTok: e.g., Mental Shortcuts That Screw You Over (aka Heuristics)

Example Snippet:

Heuristics are like using TikTok for complex medical advice instead of going to a doctor. Your brain loves these shortcuts because they save energy, even if they're totally wrong. It's the mental equivalent of saying 'close enough!' when building IKEA furniture...

Today's Action Items

Your brain's a muscle, it needs daily workouts. Missions to turn book insights into instincts. No excuses.

Example Snippet:

Why Losing Feels Worse Than Winning Feels Good: Got a losing bet (could be crypto, a bad habit, or even a toxic friendship) you're clinging to just because you hate admitting defeat? Today, identify one thing you're holding onto purely out of 'loss aversion' and seriously consider...

Our Promise (Kinda)

You'll learn useful sh*t. It'll be funny. You might even enjoy it.
No guarantees on enlightenment, but hey, it's better than cat videos.

Don't Just Take Our Word For It... (But Also, We're Right)

Honestly, I used to buy books and never read 'em. This app actually got me learning stuff. Mind blown.

- Lazy Learner Turned Legend

The summaries? Gold. The humor? Even better. It's like my smartest, funniest mate explaining rocket science.

- Perpetual Student of Awesome

Finally! A way to sound smart at dinner parties without actually reading a whole damn book. Cheers!

- Aspiring Intellectual Badass

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Our Growing Cult... Uh, Community

Brains expanding & counting!

One Price. To rule read them all.

The most transparent and simple pricing on the market.

No hidden fees, no upsells. We're keeping it simple, unlike the multi-tiered chaos of some competitors (looking at you, Winklist, Legway).

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