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.
The Last Folk Hero
Jeff Pearlman
The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson
Mind Your Body
Nicole J. Sachs, John Stracks
A Revolutionary Program to Release Chronic Pain and Anxiety
The Power of Ownership
Justin Roethlingshoefer
Redeem Your Health, Live Life by Design, and Break the Relentless Pursuit of Normal
An Essay Concerning Human Understanding
John Locke
Navigate the Landscape of the Mind
The World for Sale
Javier Blas, Jack Farchy
Money, Power, and the Traders Who Barter the Earth's Resources
How to Solve It
G. Pólya, John H. Conway
A New Aspect of Mathematical Method
The Secret of Culture Change
Jay B. Barney, Manoel Amorim, Carlos Julio
How to Build Authentic Stories That Transform Your Organization
The Office BFFs
Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey
Tales of the Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There
What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20
Tina Seelig
A Crash Course on Making Your Place in the World
The Conscience Economy
Steven Overman
How a Mass Movement For Good is Great For Business
Work Backwards
Tim Duggan
The Revolutionary Method to Work Smarter and Live Better
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
John Boyne
Heartbreaking Truths Unfold in a Tale of Friendship and Innocence
Getting Better
Charles Kenny
Why Global Development Is Succeeding and How We Can Improve the World Even More
Managing Online Reputation
Charlie Pownall
How To Protect Your Company On Social Media
Villette
Charlotte Brontë, Ignes Sodre, A.S. Byatt
Love and Independence Abroad
Lead Yourself First
Jim Collins, Raymond M. Kethledge, Michael S. Erwin
Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude
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.
