The 12min Micro Book Library smartphone app offers a neat solution. This digital library delivers a monthly selection of condensed non-fiction reads from top authors. It’s a great way to soak up big ideas on your lunch break. Lifetime access is worth $346.50, but Komando.com readers can grab a Premium subscription now for just $39, just tap or click here.

Making non-fiction more accessible

Prices subject to change Reading is a great way to learn about new concepts and broaden your horizons. This is presumably why many business leaders, such as Bill Gates, are such voracious readers. Tap or or click here to see what he’s reading. But for most of us, carving out time to read amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life can be difficult. The 12min app wants to change that. Available on iOS and Android, the app condenses some of the most important books of our time. Instead of wading through chapters, you can access the big ideas in just a few pages. Each month, 12min offers 30 new micro books. The selection varies enormously, but common topics include self-improvement, business, productivity and self-discovery. Previous summarized titles include “Influence” by Robert B. Cialdini and “Freakonomics” by Stephen J. Dubner and Steven D. Levitt. You can search through the collection with a couple of taps, and even suggest titles you would like to see condensed. Along with the text version, you can listen to the audio version of any micro book in the library. The app also allows you to download titles for offline reading or send micro books straight to your Kindle. If you love learning but never find the time to finish books, this app is definitely worth your attention.

Lifetime access for $39

Becoming a 12min Premium subscriber means you get unlimited access to the whole library. Worth $346.50, lifetime membership is now just $39 with this deal — that is 88% off the standard price. Tap or click here to get this deal. By clicking our links, you’re supporting our research, as we may earn a very small commission. Recommendations are not part of any business incentives. SHOP MORE DEALS: Check out the Komando.com Deals page for the hottest tech and digital deals, including gadgets, gizmos, online courses and more! Tap or click here to start shopping. For questions about Komando Deals products, click here.