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.

Objections
Jeb Blount, Mark Hunter
The Ultimate Guide for Mastering The Art and Science of Getting Past No

Small Animals
Kim Brooks
Parenthood in the Age of Fear

The Freedom Writers Diary
Erin Gruwell, The Freedom Writers, Zlata Filipović
How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them

The Midnight Library
Matt Haig
A Fantasy Novel About the Choices That Lead to a Life Well-Lived

The Power Paradox
Dacher Keltner
How We Gain and Lose Influence

Jog On
Bella Mackie
How running saved my life

India After Gandhi
Ramachandra Guha
The History of the World’s Largest Democracy

The Energy Paradox
Steven R. Gundry
What to Do When Your Get-Up-and-Go Has Got Up and Gone

Becoming Steve Jobs
Brent Schlender, Rick Tetzeli
The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader

Leviathan
Thomas Hobbes, Michael Oakeshott, Richard Stanley Peters
or the Matter, Forme and Power of a Commonwealth Ecclesiasticall and Civil

The 4 Pillar Plan
Rangan Chatterjee
How to Relax, Eat, Move and Sleep Your Way to a Longer, Healthier Life

King
Jonathan Eig
A Life

The Negativity Fast
Anthony Iannarino
Proven Techniques to Increase Positivity, Reduce Fear, and Boost Success

Energy
Vaclav Smil
A Beginner’s Guide

All the Frequent Troubles of Our Days
Rebecca Donner
The True Story of the American Woman at the Heart of the German Resistance to Hitler

House of Gucci
Sara Gay Forden
A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed
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.