Evan’s Notes — Thoughtfully Detailed Book Summaries

A few times a month I share a chapter-by-chapter distillation of an important book. These are hand-crafted, and I capture the nuance of each author’s ideas in anywhere from 3,000 to 7,000 words, depending on the nature of the book covered. (If you’re looking for pithy 1-2 page summaries of main ideas, then these aren’t for you.)

Expect an eclectic mix of non-fiction books, with an emphasis on product management, business strategy, clear thinking, learning theory, and self development.

A Selection of Prior Posts

Product Management

1. Continuous Discovery Habits, by Teresa Torres

2. Inspired, by Marty Cagan

3. Build, by Tony Fadell

Business Strategy

1. Good Strategy / Bad Strategy, by Richard Rumelt

2. 7 Powers, by Hamilton Helmer

Clear Thinking

1. Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps, by Jennifer Garvey Berger

2. Thinking in Bets, by Annie Duke

Miscellany

1. Surpassing Ourselves, by Carl Bereiter and Marlene Scardamalia

2. Atomic Habits, by James Clear

3. Amp It Up, by Frank Slootman

4. Trillion Dollar Coach, by Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg, and Alan Eagle

Posting Schedule

Subscribers can currently expect to see a new full summary every 2 weeks.