What is the difference between the Lite and Platinum versions?

BestSummaries Lite is a 1- to 2-page book summary in PDF format delivered once a month to subscribers for free. If a subscriber wants a more comprehensive version in a 6 to 12-page summary and more books to study delivered once a week, then BestSummaries Platinum is recommended. It is a paid subscription available in single or multi-license fees.

How do I get my BestSummaries?

Each week, BestSummaries prepares a 6 to12-page summary for the Platinum version (1- to 2-ages for the Lite) of the best ideas and concepts from a book. The motivational summary is e-mailed to you every week (every month for Lite). You can read the summary in about 20-30 minutes from your computer screen, or print it to read while you're traveling, waiting for an appointment, at home in your study or while vacationing.

What are the system requirements?

You need the following:

1. Internet access
2. An email account to receive your subscriptions

And for BestSummaries Platinum subscribers, you need an Adobe Acrobat Reader Ver 5.0. This is a free download from Adobe.com that will take from 10 to 30 minutes to complete, depending on your modem and ISP subscription. If you already have a lower version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, you just need to upgrade. Click here to download Acrobat Reader 5.0 to your system

Can I send copies of my book summary to my friends and peers?

Book summaries of BestSummaries.Com are copyrighted, and may not be distributed elsewhere without our permission.

For special pricing for multiple copies of our book summaries, just Click here. For gift subscriptions, Click here .

Do you have samples?

Yes, there is a sample book summary for you to study. Please Click here to go to the sample page.

I already read a book that you summarized, why do I still need a book summary for this?

A book summary serves a memory guide, a sort of a Cliff Notes or your very own summary notes. You don't need to go back to the back and look for the key concepts you need to review. Just go back to your book summary.

Can I read the book even after I read my book summary?

Certainly. Some people want a taste first before they decide to eat the whole meal. They use their book summary as a screening process for choosing a book to read.

As for others, they enjoyed the concept in their book summary that they decide to read the whole book in their spare time.

Why would a life coach, business coach or a career coach need book summaries?

The book summaries are just the right resource you need to help your customers. As a matter of fact, try reading our 10 Reasons Why Coaches Need Book Summaries

How do I pay for my subscription?

We offer the most number of options available to accommodate your most convenient way of paying. You can pay through any of the following:

1. Online payment (through our secured servers) using credit cards such as AMEX, Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Discover.
2. Through fax or mail, you can pay by filling in our order form and using your credit card, check or money order
3. Using E-Gold, you can pay in metals.

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We also partnered with E-Gold to accept payments

For corporate licenses, we will send you our payment instructions.

Can I access your previous book summaries?

Absolutely. As part of your subscription, we give you access to previous book summaries via our membership site. You can access or download any book summary any time at any day.

So, in a nutshell, what am I getting for my subscription?

Here is what you will be getting:

1. Every week subscribers shall receive a book summary of the latest bestseller for 52 weeks
2. It shall be in Adobe PDF format between 6 -10 pages long
3. Subscribers can also access the archives of previous book summaries in PDF, PDA, HTML, Audio and Video formats.

What if I am not satisfied with your service?

You're fully protected by our money-back guarantee: if, at any time during your subscription, you are not completely satisfied, you may cancel and receive a FULL refund of your subscription.

Are your book summaries meant to replace the books?

Well, I have a short essay on that. Click here .

(Hint: no, they don't)

How you select the books you summarize?

In the U.S. alone, at least 2,000 new books are published every year. This is where we also provide you with a value-added service. We only choose 52 (12 for Lite) of the best books you need. We look at 3 sources:

1. Our Editors - we review all the new books and recommend which ones contain relevant ideas and concepts.
2. Booksellers Lists and the Media - we monitor several bestsellers list from the New York Times, Amazon.com and more. We also monitor books that get media attention.
3. Our Subscribers - we also review recommendations submitted by our subscribers.

I am an author or a publisher, how do I get my book to be summarized? And how fast?

Just contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and we shall inform you where to send your book. Books submitted are summarized on a first-come first-served basis.

As an author, why would I let you summarize my book?

Firstly, it's because of branding. The book summaries are sent out to over 30,000 readers. This is a tremendous opportunity to promote yourself, your company and your ideas.

Secondly, our audience are hardcore book readers who just don't have time to read as many books as they'd want to. A good number of them eventually decide to buy your book if they like the summary. With over 2,000 books published every year, our audience use us as a screening service for books they plan to buy.