The shortcut to the best new nonfiction
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A book subscription + weekly podcast + member community—curated by our editors with Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Daniel Pink.
How it works:
We choose the season’s best new nonfiction → you get the book (or eBook) → join live author Q&As + member discussions.
Read the books shaping the next year—without spending hours deciding what to read.
Our Book Club Curators
Malcolm Gladwell
revealed the forces behind extraordinary achievement.
Susan Cain
gave a voice to millions of introverts around the world.
Daniel Pink
championed the hidden science of motivation.
Adam Grant
revolutionized the study of original thinking.
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$8.25 per month
$99 billed annually
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`This includes: Full Access to the Next Big Idea App
Hundreds of “Book Bite” Audio Summaries (learn the key ideas fast)
Dozens of Audio and Video Mini-courses
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Best for: you want the books delivered
$24.58 per month
$295 billed annually
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`This includes: 6 Books/year Delivered (US & Canada) — or eBooks Instead
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$995 billed annually
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`This includes: Everything in the Executive
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Free copy of "A World Appears" by Michael Pollan (with hardcover)`
We Pick Books That Will Matter 12 Months From Now.
- Big ideas with real-world impact (science, business, psychology, culture)
- Authors who are shaping the conversation—not chasing it
- Books worth reading cover-to-cover (and discussing with the author)
“Love the great books you choose! So many new ideas that have broadened my worldview and creativity. I also find the mini-courses and emails so handy both for review and to give me the big ideas if I don’t have time to read that particular book.” – Cathy
Weekly Podcast Episodes That Turn Big Books Into Usable Ideas.
Hear directly from authors like Bill Gates, Brené Brown, Yuval Noah Harari, Scott Galloway, and many more.
Meet World-Renowned Thought Leaders and Curious Peers
Discuss the latest world-changing ideas directly with the renowned thinkers behind them. Join “BookChats” a smart group chat for the book you’re reading this week—plus live author Q&As where you can ask your question.
Reading Made Easy (even when you’re busy)
- Listen to “Book Bites” audio summaries—created and read by the authors
- Ad-free podcast episodes + mini-courses + playlists
- Get the key ideas in 15 minutes, then go deeper when a book grabs you
“I love this app! The Book Bites are brilliant, perfect to have in airports, waiting rooms, anywhere I need to not doomscroll… You guys are the best!” – Missy G.
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Frequently Asked Questions
b\ I want Next Big Idea Club for my office. Do you offer group orders? Absolutely. We can customize a group order for your friends, family, coworkers or entire company. For more information visit our enterprise page: https://nextbigideaclub.com/enterprise/ To contact us, send an email at support@nextbigideaclub.com. Want a sample? Fill out this form to receive a free box https://forms.gle/x6fxhMZFy3tMC9ge6
b\ Can I expense a Next Big Idea Club membership at work? Yes. Many of our members use their company’s professional development budget to expense their Next Big Idea Club membership. If you’d like to request that your employer sponsor your membership, click here for a template you can use (opens in Google Docs).
b\ Do you offer a student discount? We sure do! We welcome all students, with a valid .edu email address to participate in our free “scholarship” program. While you are a student we will offer you free, unlimited access to the Next Big Idea App. The easiest way to take advantage of the student rate is to follow the link below and sign up through our Substack page. This will give you unlimited access to our Book of the Day substack as well as full access to the Next Big Idea app. We look forward to having you in the club! https://bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com/students Have a question? Drop us an email at support@nextbigideaclub.com.
b\ Does the Next Big Idea Club accept international members? Of course! We welcome members from all around the world. At this time we only offer shipping of hardcover books to the U.S. and Canada, so we encourage prospective international subscribers to check out a flexible Express Membership or select eBooks with an Executive or Innovator Membership.
b\ Is there an app available? Yes! You can download the NextBigIdea app on the App Store for iPhone or on Google Play store for Android.