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World's best book summaries and guides.

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Description

Shortform offers detailed guides and summaries for a vast library of books, along with analyses of articles and complex topics. It aims to provide the world's highest quality content to help users learn more effectively and faster than reading alone. The platform synthesizes information from bestselling books and reputable sources like The New Yorker and The Economist, covering a wide range of categories such as business, self-improvement, psychology, and more.

Subscribers gain access to over 1000 book guides and 500+ article and topic guides, with new content added weekly. Key features include mobile apps (iOS/Android) for offline reading and listening, audio narrations for most content, the ability to make highlights and notes, PDF downloads for offline study, and community discussion forums. Shortform is designed as a comprehensive learning companion for those looking to absorb key ideas efficiently.

Key Features

  • Highest quality content: Access guides widely considered the world's best.
  • Extensive Library: Covers 1000+ books and 500+ article/topic guides.
  • New Content Weekly: Get 5+ new book guides and 20+ article/news guides each week.
  • Mobile App (iOS/Android): Read and listen to content offline.
  • Audio Narrations: Listen to summaries and guides.
  • Article and Topic Guides: Synthesizes insights from major publications.
  • Highlights & Notes: Save and organize key information.
  • PDF Downloads: Download guides for offline access.
  • Community Discussions: Engage with other learners.

Use Cases

  • Quickly understanding key concepts from non-fiction books.
  • Supplementing reading with detailed analysis and insights.
  • Learning about diverse topics through synthesized guides.
  • Staying informed on ideas from major publications.
  • Learning efficiently while commuting or multitasking via audio.
  • Preparing for discussions or applying concepts from books.
  • Accessing learning materials offline via mobile app or PDFs.

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