Blinkist: Big Ideas in 15 Min App Reviews

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Pocket style knowledge

I so appreciate a free book a day and plan to upgrade when I have summer breathing time. Love this app! As a former literacy coalition leader this format is available to so many readers of different abilities. Great social innovation. Thank you!

Worth 10x the cost

Cannot begin to describe the value of this app and subscription. Summaries are accurate and concise. Audio versions are great. I usually read the book in full, then use Blinkist to review key points.

Best way to learn!

Love the curation of books chosen and the fact that I can read, listen, or both!

Finally Im able to read books!

In 15 minutes I can get the scoop on any mayor title that interest me. Im giving 5 stars because of the "weekly reviews and suggestions" it has added more value to an already valuable resource. Thank you!

Not yet

This is a great concept, particularly the audio versions. However Im not just ready to plunk down a years subscription fee. Im a long time subscriber to Audible and feel safer and comfortable paying month-to-month with cancel anytime policy.

Blinkist

I really like this tool - just a little pricey. Have to make a point of using it but when I do, lots of great info that can be quickly read. Thanks!

Fantastic concept!

I signed up for the service a couple of weeks ago, and listen to between 2 and 4 audio book summaries each day on my morning walk. While some of the titles are new to me, Ive also listened to some summaries where Ive read the book. In my view, the content is of a very high quality. Each audio provides the salient arguments/points the author is trying to convey in about 15 minutes. Ive reviewed 35+ books so far. Excellent value!

I love it

Ever since I started my new job, I dont really have the time to sit down and read a book cover to cover anymore, but I can still read and learn about any book I choose, it takes 15 minutes to read, and it covers all the golden parts of the book, no fillers, just gold. I recommend it.

Wonderful!

Saves so much time on reading books that I wouldnt want to read cover to cover. A little longer summary and same language used in the book would be better. Also if the interface could be made more like ibook or kindle, that would be fantastic.

Amazing resource

Ive only gone through a couple books, but this app cuts long-winded books right to the key points. So grateful for this app :)

Great app!!

I love this app! Since I had kids a few years ago I have precious little time to read books like I used to. This app allows you to read summaries in easy to understand language. Longer summary options in some cases would be ideal as well as a way to bookmark chapters in the books. Looking forward to new updates!

Great

Really great selection of book summaries. Gives you the meat without the fat.

Great app!! I wish its free

Love listening to the great books before I can buy. I wish they get funding and they can make it free.

Why, why??

I love the idea of having a summarize book, but why you have to make it so expensive? And one shot !!! No monthly payments!!!

Quick and Fun

I am so busy that my reading had fallen to the wayside, but Blinkist has allowed me to satisfy my curiosity and derive entertainment with its concise book summaries. Its also great company on sleepless nights or during boring tasks.

Totally worth it

Love this app and am totally hooked - great way to preview books I might want to buy, or just get a glimpse into a new area of personal development. Summaries are often useful enough on their own to change your way thinking, without the fluff, dramatic build-ups, product pitches and personal anecdotes that you get in a full book - parts I tend to skim over anyway. Makes it easy to get your daily reading in, anywhere you go.

❤️

Love Blinist! I listen to a Blink every morning while I get ready for my day. It save me time and money by getting to preview books and now only purchase the ones that I have to have or want to learn more about.

Great for ongoing learning!

I work in sales, and I am on the road a lot throughout the day. I listen to a lot of audiobooks, and this app is a great complement to the books Ive already read, or ones that I plan to read in the future. I love that I can drive into a call and already have the details of a book in 20 minutes.

Blinkist Review

I leave for weeks and now I have to pay money for the same thing? How predictable and disappointing. Shame on you, Blinkist

Looks good

But why on earth did you guys change your logo!? It looked awesome before... UI is nicer though, but still resets my book every time I switch apps, which is pretty annoying.

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