President Biden’s awful debate performance in June 2024 shocked millions of Americans. But, according to two journalists, that moment wasn’t a sudden decline—it was the inevitable result of years of carefully orchestrated deception. Their explosive book Original Sin by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson reveals how Biden’s inner circle, family, and Democratic allies allegedly worked together to hide his deteriorating condition from the public. Continue reading for a comprehensive overview ...| Shortform Books
How often do you receive truly life-changing advice? If you’re Dana Perino, it’s a regular occurrence. As a Fox News host and former White House Press Secretary, Perino meets people from many walks of life and a variety of backgrounds. In her book, I Wish Someone Had Told Me…, she compiles the highlights of the advice guests gave in her online column, Short Questions With Dana Perino, alongside her own tips for success. We’ve highlighted the book’s major themes for different stages ...| Shortform Books
Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling frustrated, misunderstood, or like you were talking to a brick wall? Whether it’s a heated family dinner discussion or a tense meeting at work, we’ve all been there. Jefferson Fisher’s The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More isn’t about winning debates or getting your way. Instead, Fisher focuses on building genuine connections and turning conflicts into opportunities for understanding. Continue reading to discover how to hand...| Shortform Books
How can something so small control every aspect of your existence? The human brain, with its 85 billion neurons forming over 100 trillion synaptic connections, holds the key to optimizing your cognitive abilities, protecting against age-related decline, and unlocking your full mental potential. In Life Lessons From a Brain Surgeon, neurosurgeon and scientist Rahul Jandial reveals how understanding your brain’s structure and function can transform the way you approach everything from daily h...| Shortform Books
Here at Shortform, we’ve made a name for ourselves with our trademark book guides, but you might not know that we also produce human-written, high-quality articles. Shortform Articles are included with every Shortform subscription. Whether you want to stay updated on trending topics, get inspired by influential authors, or explore timeless topics like self-care and human connection, Shortform Articles are designed to inform, engage, and enrich your daily thinking. Let’s take a closer look...| Shortform Books
Can psychedelic therapy unlock buried memories of childhood trauma? According to venture capitalist Amy Griffin, the answer is a resounding yes. In her acclaimed 2025 memoir The Tell, Griffin details how MDMA-assisted therapy helped her recover repressed memories of sexual abuse by a trusted teacher during middle school. Her story offers a compelling case study of memory recovery through psychedelic intervention, though it also enters contentious scientific territory where experts debate the ...| Shortform Books
Most people know Nvidia as the company behind expensive graphics cards for gamers, but it also helped create the technological foundation for the AI revolution. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s contrarian bet on parallel computing made this happen. In The Thinking Machine, Stephen Witt details the rewards Huang reaped by spending over a decade investing in academic computing tools that seemed commercially worthless. That positioned Nvidia perfectly for the moment when AI systems needed massive par...| Shortform Books
Working on the blog team at Shortform, I spend a lot of time writing about books, ideas, and how people learn. But, outside of work, I’ve always thought of myself as a fairly engaged reader, too—that’s a big part of why I was drawn to working here in the first place. So, I decided to challenge myself: I’d use Shortform every single day for a month. I wanted to put myself in the shoes of a Shortform subscriber and see how it actually fits into daily life. Week 1: Getting Oriented I w...| Shortform Books
What if the key to breakthrough thinking lies in doing the opposite of what we usually do? Edward de Bono’s Lateral Thinking: Creativity Step by Step introduces a revolutionary approach to problem-solving that challenges our conventional thought patterns. Instead of following predictable logical sequences, lateral thinking encourages us to explore unexpected connections, embrace temporary confusion, and generate multiple possibilities before settling on solutions. Continue reading to get an...| Shortform Books
Kate Manne says entitlement powerfully shapes women's daily experiences. Here's our overview of Entitled: How Male Privilege Hurts Women.| Shortform Books
Small changes can help you reach your goals. Take a look at Ayelet Fishbach's Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation.| Shortform Books
Jay Shetty's book 8 Rules of Love: How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It Go helps you navigate being in a relationship. Here's an overview.| Shortform Books
Did you lose your crystal ball? Fear not. Here's our overview of Morgan Housel's Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes.| Shortform Books
Foolproof: Why Misinformation Infects Our Minds and How to Build Immunity by Sander van der Linden offers a valuable prescription. Learn more.| Shortform Books
Luvvie Ajay Jones' book Professional Troublemaker focuses on how to overcome fear while becoming a changemaker. Read more in our overview.| Shortform Books
Thinking of investing in a book summary app? Here, we compare Shortform vs. Blinkist to help you decide which one better fits your needs.| Shortform Books
Gad Saad's The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense says some activists are threatening Western society. Learn more.| Shortform Books
In Tiny Experiments, Anne-Laure Le Cunff says that conventional goal-setting often leads to anxiety and burnout. Here's her alternative.| Shortform Books
In Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well, Amy Edmondson says that you shouldn’t be afraid to mess up. Read why in our overview.| Shortform Books
Your role models’ attitudes toward success rubbed off on you, contributing to how you pursue and respond to success now. Learn more.| Shortform Books
In The Code of the Extraordinary Mind, Vishen Lakhiani seeks to empower you to live a happy, purposeful life of your own design. Take a look.| Shortform Books