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The Real Reason Students Don’t Know American History

By James Traub

The Real Reason Students Don’t Know American History Book Bites Politics & Economics

Students don’t learn American history because we don’t know how to teach it.

6 Scoops of Wellness Advice That Say Yes to Better Health—and Ice Cream

By Ezekiel Emanuel

6 Scoops of Wellness Advice That Say Yes to Better Health—and Ice Cream Book Bites Health Science

Most wellness advice misses the point.

A Productivity Expert’s Guide to Finishing What You Start

By Chris Bailey

A Productivity Expert’s Guide to Finishing What You Start Book Bites Habits & Productivity Psychology

Shrink your resistance level to getting something done.

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Does Your Pet Really Love You? The New Science of Human-Animal Bonds

Jay Ingram

By Jay Ingram

Does Your Pet Really Love You? The New Science of Human-Animal Bonds Book Bites Science

It’s a pet world.

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From Da Vinci to Dark Matter: The Surprising History of Friction

By Jennifer Vail

From Da Vinci to Dark Matter: The Surprising History of Friction Book Bites Science Technology

Don’t ignore what you can’t see.

Why We Shouldn’t Give Up on Globalisation—We Just Need to Do It Better

By Ben Chu

Why We Shouldn’t Give Up on Globalisation—We Just Need to Do It Better Book Bites Politics & Economics

Globalisation has been a source of resilience, not fragility.

The Big Benefits of Not Taking Yourself So Seriously

By Chris Duffy

The Big Benefits of Not Taking Yourself So Seriously Book Bites Creativity Happiness

Looking for laughs can lead to big, serious ideas.

5 Reasons You’re Struggling to Cut Back on Alcohol

By Charles Knowles

5 Reasons You’re Struggling to Cut Back on Alcohol Book Bites Health Science

Problematic drinking is not defined by how much we consume.

9 Can’t-Miss Books to Start Off 2026

By Editors

9 Can’t-Miss Books to Start Off 2026 Career Happiness Science

Without further ado, the new books we’re most excited about right now are…

All Eyes on the Arctic: The Race to Conquer a Vanishing Landscape

By Kenneth R. Rosen

All Eyes on the Arctic: The Race to Conquer a Vanishing Landscape Book Bites Environment Politics & Economics

The Arctic is a fast-changing region where climate change, geopolitics, and resource competition are reshaping the world.

How Our Deepest Human Longing Drives and Divides Us

By Rebecca Newberger Goldstein

How Our Deepest Human Longing Drives and Divides Us Book Bites Happiness Psychology

Our mattering instinct is responsible for humanity’s greatest achievements and greatest atrocities.

Why Everything You Think About Yourself Could Be an Illusion

By J. Eric Oliver

Why Everything You Think About Yourself Could Be an Illusion Book Bites Habits & Productivity Happiness

You are not a noun. You are a verb.

Why Some Adults Thrive Despite Childhood Adversity—And Others Don’t

By Jay Belsky

Why Some Adults Thrive Despite Childhood Adversity—And Others Don’t Book Bites Parenting Science

Childhood adversity looks different when cast in evolutionary perspective.

These 5 Habits Are Keeping You Stuck and Unhappy

By Kati Morton

These 5 Habits Are Keeping You Stuck and Unhappy Book Bites Habits & Productivity Happiness

Healing is about letting go, not losing control.

The Next Big Idea Club’s Staff Picks of 2025

By Editors

The Next Big Idea Club’s Staff Picks of 2025 Creativity Habits & Productivity Happiness

These are the 2025 titles the Next Big Idea Club staff couldn’t stop thinking about.

10 Best Books About AI of 2025

By Editors

10 Best Books About AI of 2025 Technology

These 10 books helped readers pause, zoom out, and understand what was really changing beneath the AI headlines.