top of page
Pleasure: A History by Lisa Shapiro Book cover on Bookdio.org

Learn with Audio Summary

Full summary unlocked with a plan

download (2).gif

Full 10-min summary for subscribers. Plans from ₹99/month.

🎧 10 min full

✔ 1,100+ books

Philosophy

Pleasure A History

by Lisa Shapiro • 317 Pages • English • PDF

average rating is 4 out of 5

10 minutes

vs 3+ hours to read

1100+ Books

New titles added weekly

Core Insights

Distilled, not dumbed down

₹99/month

Limited time pricing

• Cancel Anytime  •  Instant Acsess •  Works on all devices

Share or save for later

AdobeStock_1208556360 _5_edited.png
Pleasure: A History by Lisa Shapiro explores the complex role of pleasure throughout history—its power, politics, and possibilities. Perfect for curious readers, this book offers fresh insight into joy and desire. Download your free PDF now at Bookdio.org, a top site for free books download. Discover how pleasure shapes culture, creativity, and freedom in this engaging and thought-provoking read.

WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY

6 insights from the book worth 10 mins of your time

01

​

​

02

​

​

03

​

​

04

​

​

05

​

​

06

​

​

Ready to unlock this?

Get the full 10-min summary + 1100 more title for cheaper than burger

6

Key Insights

10 min

Per Book

₹99/month

Launch offer

4.8 ★

Avg Rating

N
T
S
A
P
2M+ people learn with Bookdio

Book details

Author

Lisa Shapiro

Pages

317

Language

English

PDF download

Free

Audio Summary

With Plan

All 6 Insights
10 minutes, Right Now

Plus 1,100 more books just like it; all for less than a coffee a day. No fluff. No Padding. Just ideas that matter.

About the author

Lisa Shapiro

​

ABOUT THE BOOK

Pleasure A History by Lisa Shapiro

Pleasure A History full book reading time: ~6.34 hrs at average pace, ~ 3.17 hrs fast

Pleasure. It’s simple, right? But it’s also wildly complex.

Lisa Shapiro’s Pleasure: A History takes you on a fascinating journey through time, tracing how pleasure has shaped culture, identity, and even power. This isn’t just a feel-good read—it’s a deep dive into what pleasure really means across societies and eras. You’ll never think about joy, desire, or satisfaction the same way again.

Here’s a punchy stat from the book: “For centuries, pleasure was often criminalized or controlled—yet it’s the root of creativity, rebellion, and freedom.” That flips the script! Shapiro shows how pleasure fuels change and challenges norms. It’s both personal and political.

Want actionable insight? This book invites you to rethink your own relationship with pleasure. It’s about understanding the past to unlock new ways of living fully today. Whether it’s in art, food, love, or activism, recognizing pleasure’s role can transform your daily experience.

And guess what? You can grab this eye-opening title as a free PDF download on Bookdio.org. If you’re always on the lookout for compelling free books download options that deliver fresh perspectives, Bookdio is your go-to.

Pleasure: A History isn’t just a history book. It’s a call to celebrate life more boldly. So get ready—this book might just change how you feel about feeling good!

AUDIO SUMMARY • LOCKED

All six ideas, read aloud in ten minutes.

Finish the book on your commute or while doing your chores. One subscription opens every summary in the library, in audio and in text.

PLANS

Prices in ₹, incl. taxes

Lifetime

Pay once. Never again. That's ₹1.36 a book across 1100+ summaries.

INR 1499

per month

Pro

A full year of learning. Save 70%

INR 499

per month

Starter

Test the habit for a month. ₹3.30 a day

INR 99

per month

WHAT YOU UNLOCK

✓

Every Summary in the Library

1,100+ titles. in audio and text

✓

Twenty new books a week

Curated, never auto-generated

✓

Listen anywhere

Get access on any device, anywhere

PAYMENTS SECURED BY

Cancel from your account in two taps. 

Reviews from Bookdio Listeners

Unfiltered reactions from people who listen to Bookdio summaries.
average rating is 5 out of 5

More elaboration would make it even stronger.

- Anayo

average rating is 5 out of 5

It feels thoughtfully done, especially for readers who already know the book.

- Ralph

average rating is 4 out of 5

A longer, chapter wise summary would make it even more engaging and help with deeper understanding.

- Saad

average rating is 4 out of 5

Adding a male voice option with a deep tone would make it even more appealing.

- Aditi

average rating is 5 out of 5

A longer summary would make it even more detailed and valuable.

- Omebije

average rating is 5 out of 5

Really good work.

- agung

average rating is 5 out of 5

The thoughtful tone connects well with listeners.

- Rhoda

average rating is 5 out of 5

Enabling downloads would make the platform even more convenient.

- Kiseka

average rating is 5 out of 5

No problems at all, everything runs smoothly.

- Zelalem

average rating is 4 out of 5

Subtitles are a great feature and add more value.

- dumisile

317 pages, or 10 minutes

Download full free pdf, or hear all the ideas in one focused commute with our audio sumaries. Your habits start either way.

200K+

Active Listeners
reading and listening on Bookdio every month

1,100+

Active Listeners
across self-help, business, psychology. fiction and more

₹99

Per month
reading and listening on Bookdio every day

Books in the same category

Check out these similar books that people are reading.

Audiobook Summaries in Same Genre

Unhappy India by LALA LAJPAT RAI audio book sumamry cover on bookdio.org in Historical

Unhappy India by LALA LAJPAT RAI

How the World Sees You   by SALLY HOGSHEAD audio book sumamry cover on bookdio.org in Psychology

How the World Sees You by SALLY HOGSHEAD

The Coaching Habit by MICHAEL BUNGAY STANIER audio book sumamry cover on bookdio.org in Self Help

The Coaching Habit by MICHAEL BUNGAY STANIER

The Kingdom of Copper by S.A. CHAKRABORTY audio book sumamry cover on bookdio.org in Fiction

The Kingdom of Copper by S.A. CHAKRABORTY

Why I Am a Hindu by SHASHI THAROOR audio book sumamry cover on bookdio.org in Memoir

Why I Am a Hindu by SHASHI THAROOR

The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones by RICK RIORDAN audio book sumamry cover on bookdio.org in Fiction

The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones by RICK RIORDAN

Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Cabin Fever by JEFF KINNEY audio book sumamry cover on bookdio.org in Fiction

Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Cabin Fever by JEFF KINNEY

Insurgent by VERONICA ROTH audio book sumamry cover on bookdio.org in Fiction

Insurgent by VERONICA ROTH

Keepers of the Kalachakra by ASHWIN SANGHI audio book sumamry cover on bookdio.org in Thriller

Keepers of the Kalachakra by ASHWIN SANGHI

The Psychologist as a Detectiv by RANDOLPH A. SMITH & STEPHEN F. DAVIS audio book sumamry cover on bookdio.org in Psychology

The Psychologist as a Detectiv by RANDOLPH A. SMITH & STEPHEN F. DAVIS

Communicate To Win by RICHARD DENNY audio book sumamry cover on bookdio.org in Self Help

Communicate To Win by RICHARD DENNY

The Rules Of Work by RICHARD TEMPLAR audio book sumamry cover on bookdio.org in Business

The Rules Of Work by RICHARD TEMPLAR

The Big Sleep by RAYMOND CHANDLER audio book sumamry cover on bookdio.org in Fiction

The Big Sleep by RAYMOND CHANDLER

American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis audio book sumamry cover on bookdio.org in Badass

American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis

Stormbreaker by ANTHONY HOROWITZ audio book sumamry cover on bookdio.org in Fiction

Stormbreaker by ANTHONY HOROWITZ

Trending Audiobook Summaries

A Cup of Tea by KATHERINE MANSFIELDAudio book summary cover image on Bookdio.org inFiction

A Cup of Tea by KATHERINE MANSFIELD

Magic Words  by TIM DAVIDAudio book summary cover image on Bookdio.org inPsychology

Magic Words by TIM DAVID

To Kill a Mockingbird by HARPER LEEAudio book summary cover image on Bookdio.org inFiction

To Kill a Mockingbird by HARPER LEE

Fifty Shades Freed by E L JAMESAudio book summary cover image on Bookdio.org inFiction

Fifty Shades Freed by E L JAMES

A Room of One's Own by VIRGINIA WOOLFAudio book summary cover image on Bookdio.org inLife Changing

A Room of One's Own by VIRGINIA WOOLF

Man's Search For Meaning by VIKTOR E. FRANKLAudio book summary cover image on Bookdio.org inSelf HelpMotivational

Man's Search For Meaning by VIKTOR E. FRANKL

Winning Chess  by IRVING CHERNEV & FRED REINFELDAudio book summary cover image on Bookdio.org inSelf Help

Winning Chess by IRVING CHERNEV & FRED REINFELD

7 Habits of Highly Effective People by STEPHEN R. COVEYAudio book summary cover image on Bookdio.org inSelf Help

7 Habits of Highly Effective People by STEPHEN R. COVEY

The 5 Second Rule by MEL ROBBINSAudio book summary cover image on Bookdio.org inMotivational

The 5 Second Rule by MEL ROBBINS

Million Dollar Habits by BRIAN TRACYAudio book summary cover image on Bookdio.org inSelf Help

Million Dollar Habits by BRIAN TRACY

Switch: How to change things when change is hard by CHIP HEATH & DAN HEATHAudio book summary cover image on Bookdio.org inPsychology

Switch: How to change things when change is hard by CHIP HEATH & DAN HEATH

The Secret by RHONDA BYRNEAudio book summary cover image on Bookdio.org inSpirituality

The Secret by RHONDA BYRNE

Heart of Darkness by JOSEPH CONRADAudio book summary cover image on Bookdio.org inFiction

Heart of Darkness by JOSEPH CONRAD

All My Sons by ARTHUR MILLERAudio book summary cover image on Bookdio.org inFiction

All My Sons by ARTHUR MILLER

The Gift of the Magi by O. HENRYAudio book summary cover image on Bookdio.org inFiction

The Gift of the Magi by O. HENRY

More Books by Author

Get exclusive updates on new Bestsellers

You're on your way to be smarter!

Frequently asked questions

*Bookdio is an online ebook store offering customers access to a wide selection of books, including options for free pdf downloads, free books, and free ebooks pdf downloads. All books are provided strictly for personal use only. While Bookdio facilitates free book downloads and free online reading, it does not hold the copyrights to the books, and all credits go to the respective authors. Customers can also explore premium pdf online options and book pdf downloads. Bookdio does not provide any guarantees or warranties for the books, and users agree to use them at their own discretion. Additionally, customers can access book summaries, including free book summaries and the best book summaries available. Bookdio is not responsible for any damages or losses resulting from the purchase or use of any books. Customers are advised to check and comply with any copyright or other restrictions before downloading or using any books. Click here to read the full disclaimer

bottom of page