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Headway

Headway

Read the best non-fiction books in 15 minutes with audio and text summaries.

Features & Analysis

Headway condenses the best non-fiction bestsellers into 15-minute text or audio summaries.

Description

Turn your idle moments into learning opportunities. Headway gives you the key ideas from top books on self-improvement, business, psychology, and science — in just 15 minutes.

15-minute summaries: Every book is distilled into its core insights, available in both reading and audio (podcast-style) formats.

Audio or reading: Listen during your commute, workout, or cooking — or read at your own pace.

Spaced repetition learning: Built-in flashcards and quizzes help you retain key ideas long-term.

Personalized goals: Set your areas of interest (leadership, health, creativity, finance…) and get tailored book recommendations.

Streaks & challenges: Build a consistent learning habit with daily challenges and gamified progress tracking.

Library of 1,500+ titles: From timeless classics to the latest releases, find the books that define their field.

Headway is free with one curated summary per day. Unlimited access is available via premium subscription.