The World's Best Book Summaries
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 are the top five travel myths? Have you allowed any of these myths to hold you back from traveling? There are so many misconceptions about travel that deter people from ever setting foot outside their home country. These myths range from the cost of travel to safety concerns to the ability to travel with children. Here’s why these beliefs, and other myths about travel, are false and shouldn’t hold you back from experiencing what the world has to offer.
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 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).
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.
What book caused Vincent to wager $1,000? What book can teach you the real importance of forgiveness? Vincent is a Shortform book guide writer from North Carolina. We interviewed him recently to learn about his tastes and how books have impacted his life.
What book helped Caroline rekindle her passions after having children? What genre does she think is often misunderstood? Caroline is a Shortform book guide writer from Washington. She has soft spots for feminist dystopian fiction and pancakes. We recently interviewed her to learn a bit about her reading tastes.