About InShort

InShort makes the world's best nonfiction faster to consume. Every summary distills a bestselling book or top podcast episode into a 10-15 minute read with the key ideas, structured insights, and actionable takeaways.

Why we exist

Most people want to read more but struggle to finish books. The average nonfiction reader buys 12 books a year and finishes 3. We bridge that gap — getting you the insights that matter, in a format that fits your life.

How we're different

• Curated, not exhaustive. We focus on titles that change how people think, not every book in print.
• Free and public. Our summaries are openly readable on the web — no paywall, no login required to read.
• Read or listen. Every summary is available as text and as narrated audio.
• Mobile-first. Beautiful, distraction-free reading designed for phones, with a native iOS app.

Methodology

See our methodology page for how we produce each summary — the tools we use, the editorial choices we make, and how we keep them faithful to the source.

Get in touch

Questions, feedback, or a book request? Email us at hello@inshort.app.

Download the iOS app on the App Store or the Android app on Google Play.