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From Hot Dogs to Road Trips: 10 Books That Go Deep on American Classics

By Editors

From Hot Dogs to Road Trips: 10 Books That Go Deep on American Classics Arts & Culture Happiness

From fresh takes on our most familiar history lessons to fascinating dives into our cultural favorites, these 10 books go deep on American classics.

How to Break Free From the Ambition Trap

By Amina AlTai

How to Break Free From the Ambition Trap Book Bites Career Happiness

We need to redefine ambition.

Facing a Big Change? Olympic Diver Cassidy Krug Has Been There—and Has Advice

By Cassidy Krug

Facing a Big Change? Olympic Diver Cassidy Krug Has Been There—and Has Advice Book Bites Happiness Psychology

Grief isn’t about letting go. It’s about finding new ways to hold on.

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5 Rules for Becoming an Unstoppable Firestarter at Any Age

Shannon Watts

By Shannon Watts

5 Rules for Becoming an Unstoppable Firestarter at Any Age Book Bites Happiness Women

There’s a formula you can follow to figure out what you want.

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A Cultural Historian Tells the Brilliant Story of Design

By Maggie Gram

A Cultural Historian Tells the Brilliant Story of Design Arts & Culture Book Bites Design

The idea of “design” can seem timeless, but it’s a pretty recent invention.

The “Why” of Code: Reclaiming Tech for Humanity

By Samuel Arbesman

The “Why” of Code: Reclaiming Tech for Humanity Arts & Culture Book Bites Technology

Computing should be a liberal art.

The Next Big Idea Club’s 2 Official Selections for Season 26

By Editors

The Next Big Idea Club’s 2 Official Selections for Season 26 Health Psychology Science

Without further ado, the two can’t-miss reads of Season 26 are…

A Neuroscientist’s Bold Proposal for Solving Brain Disorders

By Nicole Rust

A Neuroscientist’s Bold Proposal for Solving Brain Disorders Book Bites Health Science

We can be optimistic about research on brain and mental disorders.

The Emotional Truths Behind Climate Science

By Kate Marvel

The Emotional Truths Behind Climate Science Book Bites Environment Science

Avoiding the emotions around climate change does not make scientists more credible because objectivity regarding our home planet is a lie.

A Psychiatry Researcher Explains Why You’re the Victim in Every Revenge Fantasy

By James Kimmel, Jr.

A Psychiatry Researcher Explains Why You’re the Victim in Every Revenge Fantasy Book Bites Health Psychology

America has a revenge addiction problem.

Knowing Everything Gets You Nowhere—Learn Smarter Instead

By Pat Flynn

Knowing Everything Gets You Nowhere—Learn Smarter Instead Book Bites Career Habits & Productivity

The power of just-in-time learning.

The Next Big Idea Club’s September 2025 Must-Read Books

By Panio Gianopoulos

The Next Big Idea Club’s September 2025 Must-Read Books Career Happiness Technology

Introducing the most promising, must-read nonfiction titles scheduled for release in September of 2025!

You’ve Got the Idea—Here’s How to Actually Build the Company

By Julia Austin

You’ve Got the Idea—Here’s How to Actually Build the Company Book Bites Career Entrepreneurship

The real work starts after the idea.

5 Strange and Wonderful Insights About the Human Brain

By Pria Anand

5 Strange and Wonderful Insights About the Human Brain Book Bites Health Science

Even the strangest neurological symptoms can tell us something essential.

10 Juneteenth Reads That Honor Black Achievement

By Editors

10 Juneteenth Reads That Honor Black Achievement Arts & Culture Politics & Economics

Below are 10 books about Black achievement, and the ongoing fight for equality in America.

How Outsiders Can Thrive in a World That Wants Them to Fit In

By Rami Kaminski

How Outsiders Can Thrive in a World That Wants Them to Fit In Book Bites Happiness Psychology

What is an otrovert?