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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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I Hate Job Interviews

Sam Owens

Stop Stressing. Start Performing. Get the Job You Want.

★★★★☆4.2
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Fabricated

Hod Lipson, Melba Kurman

The New World of 3D Printing

★★★☆☆3.7
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Thirst

Scott Harrison, Lisa Sweetingham

A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World

★★★★☆4.5
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Engines of Liberty

David Cole

The Power of Citizen Activists to Make Constitutional Law

★★★☆☆4.0
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Unwell Women

Elinor Cleghorn

Misdiagnosis and Myth in a Man-Made World

★★★★☆4.1
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Going on Offense

Behnam Tabrizi

A Leader's Playbook for Perpetual Innovation

★★★★☆4.1
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Moonshot

Mike Massimino

A NASA Astronaut's Guide to Achieving the Impossible

★★★★☆4.3
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Vaporized

Robert Tercek, Nicholas Negroponte

Solid Strategies For Success in a Dematerialized World

★★★★☆4.0
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Potty Training in 3 Days

Brandi Brucks, Fredric Daum

The Step-By-Step Plan for a Clean Break from Dirty Diapers

★★★★☆4.2
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Joy Inc.

Richard Sheridan

How We Built a Workplace People Love

★★★★☆4.1
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Leadership from the Inside Out

Kevin Cashman

Becoming a Leader for Life

★★★☆☆4.0
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Traffic

Tom Vanderbilt

Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us)

★★★☆☆3.7
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Customer WinBack

Jill Griffin, Michael W. Lowenstein

How to Recapture Lost Customers – And Keep Them Loyal

★★★☆☆3.5
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The Courage to Teach

Parker J. Palmer

Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life

★★★☆☆4.0
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How to Fly a Horse

Kevin Ashton

The Secret History of Creation, Invention and Discovery

★★★★☆4.0
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Better Living Through Criticism

A.O. Scott

How to Think About Art, Pleasure, Beauty and Truth

★★★☆☆3.3
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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