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Headway — #1 Most Downloaded Book Summary App

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Education book summary | The Education Of Millionaires
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The 80/20 Principle — Productivity book summary
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High Output Management – 15 minute book summary
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How does the Headway app work?

You can use Headway across all your devices. Simply download the app on iOS or Android, or access our book summary website from any desktop browser. Whether you’re commuting, working out, or doing chores, you can listen to audio summaries on the go. Prefer reading? Each summary is also available in text format. Headway isn’t just an app that summarizes books – it’s designed to help you learn smarter, not harder.

What makes Headway the best 15-minute book summary app?

Headway stands out as a top-rated 15-minute book summary app because it combines expert-written content with engaging visuals, audio narration, personalized recommendations and challenges to help you build strong habits. With over 50 million app downloads and 172 thousand 5-star reviews, Headway is your trusted partner in personal growth.

What’s included in my subscription?

A Headway subscription gives you unlimited access to our entire online book summaries library. With 1,700+ available summaries and new ones added regularly, you’ll always have fresh knowledge at your fingertips. Plus, we’ll help you retain key ideas easily with daily insights, streaks, spaced repetition, and other exclusive features. Check out this article for our subscription prices.

What types of books are available on Headway?

As a leading book summaries website, Headway offers a rich and ever-growing library of nonfiction titles. Topics include productivity, psychology, self-improvement, business, health, and more. You’ll discover life-changing ideas from top nonfiction bestsellers, such as “The 80/20 Principle”, “Good to Great”, “The 48 Laws of Power”, “The 5 AM Club”, “How to Talk to Anyone”, and hundreds more.

Can I cancel my subscription or trial at any time?

Yes, you can cancel your subscription or trial anytime through your device settings and directly on our website. Just go to your account or app store, find the subscription section, and follow the cancellation steps. One last thing: make sure you cancel 24 hours before your subscription renewal, otherwise the payment will be processed automatically.

I have a busy schedule. Will Headway work for me?

Unlike other apps for book summaries, Headway is designed with busy lives in mind. Each summary takes just 15 minutes to read or listen to, so you can learn while driving, cooking, or getting ready. Need to disconnect? No problem — download and listen offline.

How does Headway compare to other book summary websites?

Many summary websites for books rely on automation or crowd-sourced content, but Headway takes a different approach. Every summary is crafted by a team of writers, editors, and sound actors who carefully distill and produce key insights from bestselling nonfiction, so you can trust the information you’re getting.
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