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BookGist.ai transforms books into engaging ~15-minute summaries — ebook & audio. Free for readers. Affordable for authors. A new way to discover great books.

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A simple process for authors. An instant library for readers.

1. Submit Your Book

Upload your book file (PDF, EPUB, or DOCX). Choose your summary tier and pay a one-time fee.

2. AI Summarizes

Our AI reads your book and creates a comprehensive ~15-minute summary — both as an ebook and professional audio narration.

3. Published Free

Your summary goes live in our free public library. Readers discover your book, and you get a powerful marketing asset.

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Get the key insights from any book in about 15 minutes. Read or listen — your choice.

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  • No editing after submission
  • No analytics
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  • Key Takeaways, Chapter Summaries, Notable Quotes & Who Should Read This
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about BookGist.ai.

For Authors

It is simple: upload your book file (PDF, EPUB, or DOCX), choose your tier, and pay a one-time fee. Our AI reads your book and generates a comprehensive summary — both as a readable ebook and a professionally narrated audio version. Your summary is then published to our free library.

Most summaries are generated and published within minutes of successful payment and upload. During busy periods or if the file has extraction issues (DRM, scanned PDFs, very large files), processing can take longer. Audio generation can also be delayed if third-party TTS services are temporarily unavailable. We'll notify you by email when your summary is ready and will provide next steps if we need a corrected upload.

Think of your summary as a 15-minute preview for your book. Readers who enjoy the summary are primed to buy the full version. Plus, every summary page is SEO-optimized, so readers searching for topics in your book can discover you organically.
General

BookGist.ai is an AI-powered platform that transforms full-length books into engaging ~15-minute summaries. Authors pay a one-time fee to have their book summarized, and the result is published to our free public library for anyone to read or listen to.

BookGist.ai serves two audiences: Authors who want a powerful marketing tool to help readers discover their books, and Readers who want to quickly explore new books and find their next great read — completely free.

Yes! Our entire library of book summaries is 100% free for readers. No subscription, no account required, no paywall. Just browse and read (or listen).
Pricing

Our one-time prices are: Free = $0 (ebook-summary only); Standard = $29 (includes audio when available, basic editing help, analytics, and an SEO-optimized summary page); Premium = $49 (includes everything in Standard plus social quote cards, an "As seen on BookGist" badge, and priority placement). Payments are processed securely via Stripe Checkout. If you were charged an unexpected amount, please contact support at hello@bookgist.ai and include your order email and any transaction details (screenshot or transaction id) so we can investigate and make it right.
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