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 Age of Reason
Thomas Paine
Unveil the Power of Rational Thought

Bits and Pieces
Whoopi Goldberg
My Mother, My Brother, and Me

Sharing Space
Cady Coleman
An Astronaut's Guide to Mission, Wonder, and Making Change

The Smartest Places on Earth
Antoine van Agtmael, Fred Bakker
Why Rustbelts Are the Emerging Hotspots of Global Innovation

Cubed
Nikil Saval
A Secret History of the Workplace

And the Good News Is …
Dana Perino
Lessons and Advice from the Bright Side

The Cherry Orchard
Anton Chekhov, Tom Murphy
Uncover a Rich Tapestry of Family, Love, and Change

Hearts of Darkness
Jana Monroe
My Life Breaking Barriers in the FBI and Fighting the Evil Among Us

High Growth Handbook
Elad Gil
Scaling Startups from 10 to 10,000 People

Good People
Gabriel Reilich, Lucia Knell
Stories From the Best of Humanity

A Sky Full of Birds
Matt Merritt
In Search of Murders, Murmurations and Britain’s Great Bird Gatherings

Moms on Call
Laura Hunter, Jennifer Walker
Basic Baby Care 0-6 Months

Citizen
Bill Clinton
My Life After the White House

Email Marketing Demystified
Matthew Paulson, Elisa Doucette, John McIntyre
A Step-By-Step Guide to Building a Massive Mailing List, Writing Copy That Converts and Generating More Sales Through Email Mark

Blood Meridian
Cormac McCarthy
Or the Evening Redness in the West

Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here
Jonathan Blitzer
The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis
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.