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 Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex
Sheila Wray Gregoire
Creating a Marriage That's Both Holy and Hot
Peak
K. Anders Ericsson, Robert Pool
Secrets from the New Science of Expertise
Successful Aging
Daniel J. Levitin
A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives.
Politics
Aristotle, Benjamin Jowett
A foundational work in the history of Western political philosophy
Gentle and Lowly
Dane C. Ortlund
The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
Fanatical Prospecting
Mike Weinberg, Jeb Blount
The Ultimate Guide to Opening Sales Conversations and Filling the Pipeline by Leveraging Social Selling, Telephone, Email, Text, and Cold Calling
Altered Traits
Daniel Goleman, Richard J. Davidson
Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body
Welcome to Management
Ryan Hawk
How to Grow from Top Performer to Excellent Leader
Never Enough
Judith Grisel
The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction
Caste
Isabel Wilkerson
The Origins of Our Discontents
Spark
John J. Ratey, Eric Hagerman
The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain
The Science and Technology of Growing Young
Sergey Young
An Insider's Guide to the Breakthroughs That Will Dramatically Extend Our Lifespan . . . and What You Can Do Right Now
How to Begin
Michael Bungay Stanier
A Proven Plan to Start Something That Matters
The Miracle Morning
Hal Elrod
The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8 A.M.)
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.
