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Monthly Picked Book Summaries

Every month, our editorial team carefully selects the most compelling new releases and hidden gems to create our curated collection. These monthly picked books represent diverse genres and voices, chosen for their literary merit, cultural relevance, and reader appeal. Our expert recommendations save you time by highlighting the titles that deserve your attention, ensuring each monthly selection offers exceptional reading experiences worth your investment.

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See You at the Top

Zig Ziglar

The “How To” book that gives YOU a “Check Up” from the “Neck Up” to eliminate “Stinkin Thinkin” and AVOID “Hardening of the Attitudes”

★★★★☆4.2
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The Man Without A Face

Masha Gessen

The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin

★★★☆☆3.8
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Financial Feminist

Tori Dunlap

Overcome the Patriarchy's Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love

★★★★☆4.1
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Procrastinate on Purpose

Rory Vaden

5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time

★★★☆☆3.9
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Don't Believe Everything You Think

Joseph Nguyen

Why Your Thinking is the Beginning & End of Suffering

★★★☆☆3.8
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Philosophy for Life

Jules Evans

And Other Dangerous Situations

★★★★☆4.1
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Great Thinkers

The School of Life

Simple Tools from Sixty Great Thinkers to Improve Your Life Today

★★★★☆4.4
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Saving Time

Jenny Odell

Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock

★★★☆☆3.6
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The God Equation

Michio Kaku

The Quest for a Theory of Everything

★★★★☆4.1
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The Science and Technology of Growing Young

Sergey Young

An Insider's Guide to the Breakthroughs That Will Dramatically Extend Our Lifespan . . . and What You Can Do Right Now

★★★☆☆4.0
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All Work No Play

Dale Sidebottom

A Surprising Guide to Feeling More Mindful, Grateful and Cheerful

★★★☆☆3.3
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On War

Carl von Clausewitz, Col J J Graham

Observations on the Nature, Theory and Strategy of War and Combat

★★★☆☆4.0
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10% Happier

Dan Harris

How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress without Losing My Edge and Found Self-Help That Actually Works

★★★☆☆3.9
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Your Best Year Ever

Michael Hyatt

A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals

★★★☆☆3.9
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The Enneagram at Work

Jim McPartlin

Unlocking the Power of Type to Lead and Succeed

★★★☆☆3.8
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The Art of Manifesting

Carolyn Boyes

Tap into the power of the universe to live your best life

★★★★☆4.1
Finding exceptional books in today's overwhelming publishing landscape requires expertise, time, and a deep understanding of what makes literature truly memorable. That's exactly what our monthly picked selections provide—expert curation that cuts through the noise to identify the titles that will enrich your reading life.

Our editorial team brings decades of combined experience in literary criticism, publishing, and passionate reading to the selection process. Each month, we evaluate hundreds of new releases across all genres, considering factors like writing quality, originality, cultural significance, and pure reading pleasure. The result is a carefully curated collection that represents the best of contemporary publishing, from breakthrough debuts to masterful works by established authors.

What sets our monthly selections apart is our commitment to diversity—not just in the demographics of our chosen authors, but in the range of experiences, perspectives, and literary styles we celebrate. Our recommendations might include a haunting literary novel one month, followed by an innovative science fiction debut, a groundbreaking work of nonfiction, or a page-turning mystery that redefines its genre.

These monthly picked summaries serve as your personal book advisor, providing the insights you need to make confident reading choices. Whether you're looking to stay current with literary trends, discover new voices, or simply ensure that every book you read meets high standards of quality and engagement, our curated selections offer a reliable path to exceptional reading experiences.

Trust our editorial team's expertise to guide you toward the books that will surprise, challenge, and delight you each month.

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