Is there a topic that your dad can’t stop talking about? Maybe he’s on a health kick, or can’t decide if his next car should be an EV. Does he dream about abandoning the office to go be a woodsman or embrace a new craft? Or maybe his favorite role in life is fatherhood itself.
Whatever your dad’s passion, make him feel heard this Father’s Day by gifting a great book that matches his interests.
Father Nature: The Science of Paternal Potential
By James Rilling
How and why human males evolved the capacity to be highly involved caregivers—and why some are more involved than others. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author James Rilling, or view on Amazon.
Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance
By Henry Abbott
A journey into the new science of injury prevention that reveals how “ballistic” movement can help you get strong, stay healthy, and be elite. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Henry Abbott, or view on Amazon.
Please Yell at My Kids: What Cultures Around the World Can Teach You About Parenting in Community, Raising Independent Kids, and Not Losing Your Mind
By Marina Lopes
Acclaimed journalist Marina Lopes travels the world to learn how diverse cultures embrace communal parenting, bringing home practical strategies for American parents on how to stop doing it all, reimagine their communities, and build their own village. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Marina Lopes, or view on Amazon.
Ingrained: The Making of a Craftsman
By Callum Robinson
A captivating literary memoir, immersing readers in the life of a Scottish carpenter as he perfects his craft, builds a business, and reflects on what inheritance and shared responsibility really mean. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Callum Robinson, or view on Amazon.
Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity
By Eric Topol
A detailed guide to a revolution transforming human longevity. This is a breakthrough moment in the history of human health care. The person making that bold claim is one of the most respected medical researchers in the world. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Eric Topol, or view on Amazon.
Masters of Uncertainty: The Navy SEAL Way to Turn Stress into Success for You and Your Team
By Rich Diviney
Retired Navy SEAL commander and performance expert Rich Diviney reveals a revolutionary method for training individuals and teams to perform at their best, no matter what. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Rich Diviney, or view on Amazon.
The Explorer’s Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map
By Alex Hutchinson
A fresh, provocative investigation into how exploration, uncertainty, and risk shape our behavior and help us find meaning. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Alex Hutchinson, or view on Amazon.
The Mysterious Mr. Nakamoto
By Benjamin Wallace
A thrilling investigation into the mysterious identity of Bitcoin’s creator and a deep dive into crypto’s utopian origin story. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Benjamin Wallace, or view on Amazon.
InEVitable: Inside the Messy, Unstoppable Transition to Electric Vehicles
By Mike Colias
A sweeping portrait of the EV gold rush and what it means for all of us. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Mike Colias, or view on Amazon.
Cabin: Off the Grid Adventures with a Clueless Craftsman
By Patrick Hutchison
A memoir of the author’s journey from an office job to restoring a cabin in the Pacific Northwest. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Patrick Hutchison, or view on Amazon.
The Key Ideas in 15 Minutes
“If you are going to get anywhere in life, you have to read a lot of books,” Roald Dahl once famously said. The only trouble is, reading even one book from cover to cover takes hours—and you may not have many hours to spare.
But imagine for a moment: What if you could read a groundbreaking new book every day? Or even better, what if you could invite a world-renowned thinker into your earbuds, where they personally describe the 5 key takeaways from their work in just 15 minutes?
With the Next Big Idea App, we’ve turned this fantasy into a reality. We partnered with hundreds of acclaimed authors to create “Book Bites,” short audio summaries of the latest nonfiction that are prepared and read aloud by the authors themselves. Discover cutting-edge leadership skills, productivity hacks, the science of happiness and well-being, and much more—all in the time it takes to drive to work or walk the dog.
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