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Description

Where do the world’s smartest people get their ideas? From great books & podcasts! Blinkist transforms the key insights of 5,000+ bestselling nonfiction books & popular podcasts into powerful explainers you can read or listen to in 15 minutes.

Over 19 million users use us as a tool on the most valuable & challenging journey known: reaching their potential.

GET THE KEY INSIGHTS FROM 5,000+ BESTSELLING NONFICTION BOOKS & PODCASTS
• Blinks: Read & listen to insights from top titles in 15 min
• Shortcasts: Get to the heart of popular podcasts in 15 min
• Sharpen your professional skills with the best business books & podcasts
• Grow with the most impactful self-improvement titles & shows
• Discover new perspectives with bestsellers on economics, science, history & culture
• Find inspiration with the latest trends & ideas in your professional field

ENJOY BOTH AUDIO & TEXT
• Listen to audible versions of our book insights to easily fit learning into your day
• Create your personal audio book library to customize your learning experience
• Learn hands-free at the gym, in the car, or doing chores with Autoplay
• Download book & podcast key insights, audiobooks to listen offline

SAVE UP TO 65% ON FULL-LENGTH AUDIOBOOKS
• Get access to 5000+ of nonfiction audiobooks at a special discounted price
• Listen to audiobooks like "Sapiens", "The Art of War" or "The 5 AM Club"

ENJOY PERSONALIZED RECOMMENDATIONS & EXPERT-CURATED LISTS
• Always know what to read or listen to next—we’ll suggest titles based on your interests & history
• Discover new ideas & find motivation with suggested books curated by experts

BENEFIT FROM A HUMAN TOUCH
• Focus only on top nonfiction books—our editorial team carefully selects every book
• Listen to Shortcasts created with the podcast creators for exclusive insights
• Enjoy lovingly written summaries of key ideas by experts with a passion for explaining complex topics in simple, beautiful language

LEARN THE WAY SCIENCE INTENDED
• Thanks to a format based on neuroscientific research you'll quickly make headway
• Understand easily through crystal clear language & short, powerful content

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Get right to the heart of popular podcasts & hidden gems with our exclusive Shortcasts—15min key insights from podcasts produced in collaboration with podcast creators!

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IN THE PRESS

"Blinkist is an intriguing new app that encourages you to read more nonfiction books... It’s a fun and fascinating way to discover new and interesting topics” -The New York Times

“There is no such thing as too much knowledge. If you would like to expand your horizons, but don’t have the time to read, Blinkist is a speedy and convenient way of learning” -TheNextWeb

"Blinkist offers a terrific service—great ideas distilled down to their very essence. For those of us who are deeply curious about new ideas on success, happiness, innovation, progress and more, it’s a great start." -Forbes

“The audio feature is an awesome way to dive into a book while folding laundry or cooking a meal.” -BuzzFeed



HOW IT WORKS:

Getting started is simple. Download the Blinkist app now & sign up for a free 7-day trial. We have monthly & annual plans available.

With Blinkist Premium you’ll have access to:
• 5,000+ key insight summaries
• audible versions of all book key insights
• full-length audiobooks at a special member price
• personalized recommendations from the Blinkist editors
• all formats audible offline: book & podcast key insights, plus audiobooks
• a send-to-Kindle feature
• syncing your highlights with Evernote

If you choose the Blinkist Basic plan you can still read 1 title selected by us, every day. Ready to make headway? Download Blinkist today!

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Privacy Policy: https://www.blinkist.com/privacy.html

Questions? Suggestions? Speak to a real person at Blinkist! Our trusty customer support team is just an email away—simply write to support@blinkist.com

What’s New

Version 10.1.2

It’s quiet. Almost too quiet. That’s because we’re working on bringing you some exciting new updates! For now, though, we’re keeping things running smoothly by squashing bugs and making sure everything’s polished. Now get to learning!

Ratings and Reviews

4.7 out of 5
173 Ratings

173 Ratings

Editors’ Notes

Keep meaning to read more, but just can’t find the time? This is where you’ll find thousands of summaries with key insights you can read or listen to in digestible 15-minute Blinks.

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An appreciation of Blinkist

Blinkist offers a wide range of book summaries on every imaginable topic from health to religion , from philosophy to politics ...... The summaries cover the main relevant thoughts of the books in a language easy to understand . In my opinion,Blinkist provides an amazing educational service , allowing us to probe into and ponder on the wonderful world of human intelligence and research . Blinkist has made this world accessible to us .

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App Privacy

The developer, Blinks Labs, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.

Data Used to Track You

The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:

  • Purchases
  • Contact Info
  • Identifiers
  • Usage Data

Data Linked to You

The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

  • Purchases
  • Contact Info
  • Identifiers
  • Usage Data
  • Diagnostics

Privacy practices may vary based on, for example, the features you use or your age. Learn More

Supports

  • Family Sharing

    Some in‑app purchases, including subscriptions, may be shareable with your family group when Family Sharing is enabled.

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