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Every day, a new book summary! Embark on a journey of knowledge with the "20 Minute Books" podcast, your free gateway to invaluable insights distilled from best-selling non-fiction books. Spanning categories such as Business, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, and more we transform influential works into engaging (roughly) 20-minute summaries. Perfect for commuters, budding entrepreneurs, or book enthusiasts, join me as I distill key takeaways from a world of wisdom, offering a rich library of book summaries directly to your ears. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knowledge landscape in a time-efficient manner.
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On the Origin of Time - Book Summary

On the Origin of Time - Book Summary

"Stephen Hawking's Final Theory" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Thomas Hertog Category: Education
22:5303/12/2023
Suggestible You - Book Summary

Suggestible You - Book Summary

"The Curious Science of Your Brain's Ability to Deceive, Transform, and Heal" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Erik Vance Category: Health & Nutrition
25:4103/12/2023
The Science of Kissing - Book Summary

The Science of Kissing - Book Summary

"What Our Lips Are Telling Us" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Sheril Kirshenbaum Category: Science
19:4103/12/2023
Foragers, Farmers, and Fossil Fuels - Book Summary

Foragers, Farmers, and Fossil Fuels - Book Summary

"How Human Values Evolve" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Ian Morris Category: History
29:3603/12/2023
Emotional - Book Summary

Emotional - Book Summary

"How Feelings Shape Our Thinking" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Leonard Mlodinow Category: Personal Development
25:3103/12/2023
The Passion Paradox - Book Summary

The Passion Paradox - Book Summary

"A Guide to Going All In, Finding Success, and Discovering the Benefits of an Unbalanced Life" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness Category: Personal Development
20:0103/12/2023
What If? 2 - Book Summary

What If? 2 - Book Summary

"Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Randall Munroe Category: Science
19:5503/12/2023
Superintelligence - Book Summary

Superintelligence - Book Summary

"Paths, Dangers, Strategies" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Nick Bostrom Category: Science
27:1502/12/2023
Calling Bullshit - Book Summary

Calling Bullshit - Book Summary

"The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Carl T. Bergstrom, Jevin D. West Category: Personal Development
29:3802/12/2023
Livewired - Book Summary

Livewired - Book Summary

"The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: David Eagleman Category: Science
24:3502/12/2023
In Praise of Walking - Book Summary

In Praise of Walking - Book Summary

"The new science of how we walk and why it’s good for us" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Shane O'Mara Category: Health & Nutrition
22:4802/12/2023
The Great Mental Models - Book Summary

The Great Mental Models - Book Summary

"General Thinking Concepts" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Shane Parrish and Rhiannon Beaubien Category: Personal Development
32:3302/12/2023
A General Theory of Love - Book Summary

A General Theory of Love - Book Summary

"The science behind falling in love" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Thomas Lewis, Fari Amini and Richard Lannon Category: Science
28:0902/12/2023
Where Good Ideas Come From - Book Summary

Where Good Ideas Come From - Book Summary

"The Natural History of Innovation" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Steven Johnson Category: Creativity
24:4902/12/2023
The Emperor's New Mind - Book Summary

The Emperor's New Mind - Book Summary

"Concerning Computers, Minds, and the Laws of Physics" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Roger Penrose Category: Psychology
30:2602/12/2023
The Science of Living - Book Summary

The Science of Living - Book Summary

"219 Reasons to Rethink Your Daily Routine" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Stuart Farrimond Category: Personal Development
21:2402/12/2023
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions - Book Summary

The Structure of Scientific Revolutions - Book Summary

"A groundbreaking study in how science progresses" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Thomas S. Kuhn Category: Science
20:1602/12/2023
The Body Keeps the Score - Book Summary

The Body Keeps the Score - Book Summary

"Mind, Brain and the Body in the Transformation of Trauma" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Bessel van der Kolk Category: Health & Nutrition
25:4701/12/2023
River of the Gods - Book Summary

River of the Gods - Book Summary

"Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Candice Millard Category: History
22:3801/12/2023
The Genius of Dogs - Book Summary

The Genius of Dogs - Book Summary

"Discovering the Unique Intelligence of Man’s Best Friend" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods Category: Nature & the Environment
22:3901/12/2023
The Genius of Birds - Book Summary

The Genius of Birds - Book Summary

"Behold the brilliance of birds!" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Jennifer Ackerman Category: Nature & the Environment
27:5001/12/2023
A Sky Full of Birds - Book Summary

A Sky Full of Birds - Book Summary

"In Search of Murders, Murmurations and Britain’s Great Bird Gatherings" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Matt Merritt Category: Nature & the Environment
22:5801/12/2023
Cat - Book Summary

Cat - Book Summary

"How humanity fell in love with our feline companions" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Katharine M. Rogers Category: Nature & the Environment
18:2401/12/2023
The Fate of Food - Book Summary

The Fate of Food - Book Summary

"What We’ll Eat in a Bigger, Hotter, Smarter World" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Amanda Little Category: Nature & the Environment
24:1301/12/2023
The Inner Life of Animals - Book Summary

The Inner Life of Animals - Book Summary

"Love, Grief, and Compassion – Surprising Observations of a Hidden World" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Peter Wohlleben Category: Nature & the Environment
30:1501/12/2023
Wiser - Book Summary

Wiser - Book Summary

"The Scientific Roots of Wisdom, Compassion, and What Makes Us Good" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Dilip Jeste with Scott LaFee Category: Philosophy
21:2601/12/2023
The Demon-Haunted World - Book Summary

The Demon-Haunted World - Book Summary

"Science as a Candle in the Dark" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Carl Sagan Category: Religion & Spirituality
29:3601/12/2023
Breath - Book Summary

Breath - Book Summary

"The New Science of a Lost Art" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: James Nestor Category: Health & Nutrition
25:5530/11/2023
The Right Side of History - Book Summary

The Right Side of History - Book Summary

"How Reason and Moral Purpose Made the West Great" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Ben Shapiro Category: Religion & Spirituality
28:1130/11/2023
Righteous Indignation - Book Summary

Righteous Indignation - Book Summary

"Excuse Me While I Save the World!" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Andrew Breitbart Category: Politics
14:5830/11/2023
The Immortality Key - Book Summary

The Immortality Key - Book Summary

"The Secret History of the Religion with No Name" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Brian C. Muraresku Category: History
21:3930/11/2023
The Three Marriages - Book Summary

The Three Marriages - Book Summary

"Reimagining Work, Self and Relationship" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: David Whyte Category: Religion & Spirituality
26:0830/11/2023
Keep Showing Up - Book Summary

Keep Showing Up - Book Summary

"How To Stay Crazy In Love When Your Love Drives You Crazy" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Karen Ehman Category: Religion & Spirituality
22:5030/11/2023
Change Your Thoughts – Change Your Life - Book Summary

Change Your Thoughts – Change Your Life - Book Summary

"Living the Wisdom of the Tao" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Wayne W. Dyer Category: Religion & Spirituality
21:1730/11/2023
Feral - Book Summary

Feral - Book Summary

"Rewilding the Land, Sea and Human Life" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: George Monbiot Category: Nature & the Environment
27:1030/11/2023
We Are the Weather - Book Summary

We Are the Weather - Book Summary

"Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Jonathan Safran Foer Category: Nature & the Environment
25:2730/11/2023
Signs - Book Summary

Signs - Book Summary

"The Secret Language of the Universe" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Laura Lynne Jackson Category: Religion & Spirituality
19:1330/11/2023
Living Buddha, Living Christ - Book Summary

Living Buddha, Living Christ - Book Summary

"Explore the common ground of Christianity and Buddhism" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Thich Nhat Hanh Category: Religion & Spirituality
27:1429/11/2023
Blueprint for Revolution - Book Summary

Blueprint for Revolution - Book Summary

"How to Use Rice Pudding, Lego Men, and Other Non-Violent Techniques to Galvanize Communities, Overthrow Dictators or Simply Change the World" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Srdja Popovic and Matthew Miller Category: Politics
18:2529/11/2023
Attention Span - Book Summary

Attention Span - Book Summary

"A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Gloria Mark Category: Productivity
19:3329/11/2023
The Book of Eels - Book Summary

The Book of Eels - Book Summary

"Our Enduring Fascination with the Most Mysterious Creature in the Natural World" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Patrik Svensson Category: Nature & the Environment
27:5729/11/2023
Everybody, Always - Book Summary

Everybody, Always - Book Summary

"Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Bob Goff Category: Religion & Spirituality
22:0429/11/2023
Russian Roulette - Book Summary

Russian Roulette - Book Summary

"The Inside Story of Putin’s War on America and the Election of Donald Trump" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Michael Isikoff and David Corn Category: Politics
32:5529/11/2023
Metahuman - Book Summary

Metahuman - Book Summary

"Unleashing Your Infinite Potential" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Deepak Chopra Category: Religion & Spirituality
26:5629/11/2023
The Complete Kama Sutra - Book Summary

The Complete Kama Sutra - Book Summary

"The First Unabridged Modern Translation of the Classic Indian Text" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Vātsyāyana Category: Religion & Spirituality
25:4229/11/2023
The Power of Ritual - Book Summary

The Power of Ritual - Book Summary

"Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Casper ter Kuile Category: Religion & Spirituality
26:4129/11/2023
Lesser Beasts - Book Summary

Lesser Beasts - Book Summary

"A Snout-to-Tail History of the Humble Pig" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Mark Essig Category: Nature & the Environment
27:0929/11/2023
Biohack Your Brain - Book Summary

Biohack Your Brain - Book Summary

"How to Boost Cognitive Health, Performance and Power" Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Kristen Willeumier Category: Health & Nutrition
23:5128/11/2023
The Reason For God - Book Summary

The Reason For God - Book Summary

"Belief In An Age Of Skepticism" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Timothy Keller Category: Religion & Spirituality
28:2728/11/2023
A Short History of Brexit - Book Summary

A Short History of Brexit - Book Summary

"From Brentry to Backstop" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Kevin O’Rourke Category: Politics
32:5428/11/2023