The World's Best Book Summaries
What problem does David have with standard fantasy and sci-fi? Why did he stop reading self-improvement books? David is a Shortform guide writer from New York but currently resides in Italy. He’s a proponent of slow living and has recently begun to find a passion for poetry.
What book made Paige appreciate life more? What book adaptation didn’t hit home? Paige is a Shortform guide writer from Tennessee. She enjoys a wide range of book genres and believes that everyone should read as widely and as often as they can.
What book genre does Emory struggle to enjoy? How does Emory handle writing guides to books he disagrees with? Emory is a Shortform guide writer from Maryland. He used to be a physical-copy-only person until he recently discovered the joy of audiobooks.
What book helped Allie quit her job? What book adaptation is Allie in love with? Allie is from New York and is a host on Shortform’s YouTube channel. She enjoys reading a mixture of historical fiction and nonfiction, and she’s even made some major life changes based on what she’s read.
What book literally changed the course of Kristi’s life? Why did she take a several-year hiatus from reading altogether? Kristi is a Shortform guide writer with truly eclectic taste. She loves magical realism and wishes she could share her love of Richard Brautigan with more people.
What niche book topics are on Sam’s TBR list? What book makes Sam want to run all the time, every day? What genre have they completely changed their mind about? Sam is a Shortform book guide writer from Maine. They love authors who don’t think in binaries, and they enjoy reading in hammocks in the woods and learning about food systems.
What’s the catch in Catch-22? What’s a dinkus? How do Shortform book guides generate a more well-rounded appeal than basic summaries do? Hannah could tell you. Based in North Carolina, she’s a book guide writer at Shortform. We interviewed her recently to learn a bit about the books she reads in her free time.
What book acts as a portal to another realm? What lesser-known book inspired some of the Harry Potter series? Lauren is a Shortform guide writer from Colorado. She’ll read pretty much anything (unless it has to do with money).
What novelist is also a philosopher? What’s the problem with most self-help books? Conner could tell you. Based in Colorado, he’s a content writer at Shortform. We interviewed him recently to learn a bit about his relationship with books.
Why does Violet think people are fascinated by horror? What book genre is she wary of? Violet is a Shortform book guide writer from Nebraska. She loves an impactful short story and an occasional YA novel.