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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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What They Teach You at Harvard Business School cover

What They Teach You at Harvard Business School

Broughton Philip De

My Two Years Inside The Cauldron of Capitalism

★★★☆☆3.8
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Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon cover

Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon

Rahul Jandial

The New Science and Stories of the Brain

★★★★☆4.1
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The Hidden Habits of Genius cover

The Hidden Habits of Genius

Craig Wright

Beyond Talent, IQ, and Grit – Unlocking the Secrets of Greatness

★★★☆☆4.0
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Widen the Window

Bessel van der Kolk, Elizabeth A. Stanley

Training Your Brain and Body to Thrive During Stress and Recover from Trauma

★★★★☆4.1
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The Psychology of Selling cover

The Psychology of Selling

Brian Tracy

Increase your sales faster and easier than you ever thought possible

★★★★☆4.2
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The Power of Fun cover

The Power of Fun

Catherine Price

How to Feel Alive Again

★★★☆☆3.7
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How to Be a People Magnet cover

How to Be a People Magnet

Leil Lowndes

Finding Friends – and Lovers – and Keeping Them for Life

★★★★☆4.4
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As A Man Thinketh cover

As A Man Thinketh

James Allen

The classic text that proves the power of positive thinking

★★★★☆4.2
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The Science of Selling cover

The Science of Selling

David Hoffeld

Proven Strategies to Make Your Pitch, Influence Decisions, and Close the Deal

★★★★☆4.6
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Connect cover

Connect

David L. Bradford, Carole Robin

Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends and Colleagues

★★★★☆4.5
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You Are a Badass cover

You Are a Badass

Jen Sincero

How To Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life

★★★★☆4.2
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Good to Great cover

Good to Great

Jim Collins

Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don't

★★★★☆4.5
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From Strength to Strength cover

From Strength to Strength

Arthur C. Brooks

Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life

★★★★☆4.5
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The Law of Success cover

The Law of Success

Napoleon Hill

The 15 Most Powerful Principles for Wealth, Health, and Happiness

★★★★☆4.6
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Don't Overthink It cover

Don't Overthink It

Anne Bogel

Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life

★★★★☆4.4
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The Wealth of Nations cover

The Wealth of Nations

Adam Smith, Andrew S. Skinner

The most influential economic book of all time

★★★★☆4.3
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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