Blinkist is an Android application for viewing the summary of self-development books in English. The utility allows you to find the main thoughts of the works in text and audio format.
Library
The app contains more than three thousand electronic versions of books on self-development and self-education in an abridged version. Blinkist helps to get acquainted with the main modern ideas and thoughts in a short period of time.
When you first start it, you should specify how much time per day you can devote to reading. The utility claims that 10 minutes a day for a week is possible to study four books, and a half hour is easy to get acquainted with 14 publications.
The application offers to choose the most interesting areas to read: success, nature, society and culture, health and nutrition, science, motivation and inspiration, money and investments, philosophy, productivity, management, sex and relationships, history, politics, psychology, religion, parenting, economy, technology, communication skills and more.
Please, note that the works are only available in English.
Catalog
Blinkist has a book search by title, author or topic. Each edition is accompanied by a short description, category, information about the number of main ideas and reading time. There is an author reference and a list of similar titles.
The utility allows you to upload, add to the collection and download works. You can create notes and a list of favorite books. During audio playback, the reading speed can be adjusted.
Please, keep in mind that many books are only available by subscription. There is a seven-day trial period.
Features
- the opportunity to get acquainted with the ideas of books;
- as in HUAWEI Books, text and audio versions are available;
- reading reminders are provided;
- app is free to download and use;
- compatible with current versions of Android.
