StoryShotsThe big ideas from any book, in five minutes. Free.
Read it, or listen with the text lit up as it plays. Go deeper when a book earns it.
You can start without an account and open a few books a day for free. A free account lets you open more.
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Read, listen or watch
Read
Every title has a free 5-minute version to read. Members also get the 15-minute Full Summaries.
Listen
Most titles have audio. The text lights up as it plays, so you can follow along or just listen.
Watch
Selected titles have an animated video, in the app with Premium.
In 8 languages
- English
- Deutsch
- Español
- Français
- Svenska
- Português
- Italiano
- Polski
Each language has its own library, and English has the most titles.
How it works
Search for a book
Find it in the library. If it's missing, sign in and ask StoryShots AI to write it. A free account can add one new book a day.
Read or listen free
Open the 5-minute version on the web or in the app. A few books a day are free, no account needed.
Go deeper, or own it for life
Premium adds every summary, the 15-minute Full Summaries and full audio, and in the app the 45-minute Deep Dives. Pay monthly or yearly, or once for Lifetime.
Plans
Free
A few books a day, with or without an account.
Premium
Everything, billed monthly or yearly. Cancel any time.
Lifetime
Premium for one payment, on the web and in the apps.
Questions
Is StoryShots free?
You can start free, without an account. Every day you can open a few book summaries for free, and a free account lets you open more. Premium adds every summary, the 15-minute Full Summaries and full audio, and in the app the Deep Dives, animated videos and infographics too. The Upgrade page shows what's included and what it costs.
Can I get a summary of a book that isn't in the library?
Yes, on the web. Sign in, open Request a book and search for the title, and StoryShots AI writes the summary for you. Free accounts can add one new book a day and Premium members five a day. Reading books that are already in the library doesn't count toward that.
Premium members can also ask for a 15-minute Full Summary of any book, one a day.
Can I use StoryShots on my computer?
Yes. The web app at app.getstoryshots.com works in any modern browser on Windows, Mac or Linux. It's the same account and the same Premium membership as the app. There's no separate desktop app.
Is StoryShots an alternative to reading books?
No. Nothing replaces reading a great book cover to cover. StoryShots helps you learn the key ideas of the books gathering dust on your shelf, find your next read, or refresh what you remember from a book you've already read. A summary can only scratch the surface of what an author spent years writing.
How often do you add new books?
We keep adding books. The newest 15-minute Full Summaries are on this page, newest first, and if a book you want is missing you can add it yourself with Request a book.
Can I act on what I learn without asking a professional?
Please don't. As our Terms of Service say, summaries can contain errors and are no substitute for the book or for expert advice. Talk to a professional before you act on anything, especially on health or money.