The World's Best Book Summaries
Are affirmative action policies still relevant in 2023? Why do some lawmakers want to eliminate affirmative action policies? The Supreme Court will soon decide whether to eliminate affirmative action policies. One side says these policies are still needed to create a just society. The other says they create reverse discrimination. We’ll look at both sides of the debate here.
Why aren’t we using more geothermal energy in the US? What are the benefits of switching to geothermal energy? America is the world’s leading producer of geothermal energy—but that currently generates less than 1% of the nation’s power. The US hopes to see geothermal generate 8.5% of electricity by 2050, but the cost and accessibility to tap the resource pose significant challenges. Below we’ll explore what geothermal energy is, its benefits and downsides, and prospects for its expansion.
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 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).