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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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Make Today Count

John C. Maxwell

The Secret of Your Success Is Determined by Your Daily Agenda

★★★★☆4.2
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Epic Content Marketing

Joe Pulizzi

How to Tell a Different Story, Break Through the Clutter, and Win More Customers by Marketing Less

★★★☆☆4.0
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You're Not Enough (And That's Okay)

Allie Beth Stuckey

Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love

★★★★☆4.2
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The Virtue of Selfishness

Ayn Rand, Nathaniel Branden

A New Concept of Egoism

★★★☆☆3.5
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The Master Algorithm

Pedro Domingos

How The Quest For The Ultimate Learning Machine Will Remake Our World

★★★☆☆3.7
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Trust and Inspire

Stephen M.R. Covey

How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others

★★★☆☆3.9
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The Magic of Reality

Richard Dawkins, Dave McKean

How We Know What’s Really True

★★★★☆4.0
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Daring to Trust

David Richo

Opening Ourselves to Real Love and Intimacy

★★★☆☆4.0
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What To Do When Machines Do Everything

Malcolm Frank, Paul Roehrig, Ben Pring

How To Get Ahead In A World Of AI, Algorithms, Bots and Big Data

★★★☆☆3.6
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The Economic Singularity

Calum Chace

Artificial Intelligence and the Death of Capitalism

★★★☆☆3.8
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The Win Without Pitching Manifesto

Blair Enns

Master the Art of Selling Ideas Effortlessly

★★★★☆4.4
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Creativity

Mihály Csíkszentmihályi

The Psychology of Discovery and Invention

★★★★☆4.1
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How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci

Michael J. Gelb

Seven Steps to Genius Every Day

★★★☆☆3.8
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Born to Run

Christopher McDougall

A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen

★★★★☆4.3
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Clean

James Hamblin

The New Science of Skin

★★★☆☆3.9
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The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex

Sheila Wray Gregoire

Creating a Marriage That's Both Holy and Hot

★★★★☆4.2
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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