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Catch up on the books everyone talks about — in 12 minutes each [1]
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Date: 2025-07-04
TL;DR: The 12min Micro Book Library condenses top nonfiction titles into quick reads. Get lifetime access for $39.99 (reg. $399.90) and power through over 1,800 titles on your time.
According to a Pew Research study, nearly one in four Americans didn't read a single book last year. And honestly? It's not surprising. Between work, errands, doomscrolling, and just trying to survive, most of us don't have hours to curl up with a book anymore. However, that doesn't mean you have to give up on learning or self-improvement, especially since this app makes reading books optional.
The 12min Micro Book Library is here to help you squeeze powerful ideas into your day, no matter how busy you are. Right now, you can get lifetime access to over 1,800 micro books across 24 categories — all designed to be consumed when you have a minute to spare, but don't actually want to pick up a book.
Here's how 12min works
The 12min team takes popular nonfiction books and condenses them into short, punchy reads that still capture the heart of the material. You can read or listen, online or offline, and even sync with your Kindle. Every month, 30 new titles are added, so your brain buffet never gets cold.
These top titles are some of the books everyone talks about, but no one actually reads:
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Rich Dad Poor Dad
The Power of Habit
How to Win Friends and Influence People
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck*
The 4-Hour Workweek
Whether you want to boost productivity, improve your mindset, or discover what all the hype is about, 12min lets you do it on your own time — like during a commute, coffee break, or while avoiding that one meeting.
12min Micro Book Library: Lifetime Premium Subscription
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Why this deal is worth a look
Reading more is one of the easiest ways to grow, but finding the time isn't. 12min makes it easier to fit learning into your day, one idea-packed micro book at a time. And with lifetime access for under $40, it's a low-effort way to start a high-impact habit.
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