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24 alternatives to Tech Talks & Books

The latest tech talks & books, directly to your inbox

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Tech Talks & Books launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   bookmarq▲98

   Book suggestions from your friends and influencers

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Present! A Techie's Guide to Public Speaking▲93

   All the steps you need to go from a topic idea to a talk.

   2015 · femgineer.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   BookBub▲62

   Great deals on bestselling e-books

   2014 · bookbub.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Booksrocket▲65

   The smart way to find the latest books published

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Bookindy▲86

   Browse Amazon, buy from your local bookshop

   2015 · bookindy.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   theSkimm▲141

   Daily summary of current events in your inbox

   2013 · theskimm.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   StartupTalks▲176

   A curated collection of startup related videos and podcasts

   2014 · startuptalks.tv · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Podcast Gift▲191

   A curation of the best podcasts in business, design and tech

   2014 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Happy Inbox▲116

   Discover great newsletters!

   2014 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Knowall▲88

    Book Recommendations from Friends

    2014 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Do You Talk Funny (Book)▲74

    Become a better public speaker through comedy

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    BookAnyone▲69

    Find your professional

    2014 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Topwick▲74

    Curated Reading and Products for Modern Men

    2014 · topwick.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Book Recommendations▲72

    Find Yourself Something New to Read.

    2015 · olmenta.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    TeamSnippets▲85

    Daily Standup Meeting in your Inbox

    2015 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Podcast List▲103

    An open database of tech podcasts

    2017 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Humin▲91

    a smart(er) phone book

    2014 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Withlocals▲80

    Book activities with locals in Asia

    2015 · its alternatives →

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    SE eBook▲152

    SE eBook

    2014 · gumroad.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    RealTalk▲133

    Text message any business

    2015 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Blurb▲89

    Self publishing book platform

    2014 · blurb.co.uk · its alternatives →

22. 22
    TechClack▲76

    Daily fact-packed curated tech stories

    2014 · its alternatives →

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    BooklyBox▲8

    Birchbox for books + virtual book club

    2015 · booklybox.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Startup Book Buzz▲106

    One new startup related book recommended each week

    2015 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →