Reading Lists

Our editors and writers strive to uncover thoughtful reading recommendations you may not consider otherwise. From personal growth and career development to romance and mystery, we’ve got a list of books to spark your curiosity.

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14 best long audiobooks for an epic listening session

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17 engrossing books like the ‘Hunger Games’ series

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18 books that teach important life lessons to live by

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7 podcast episodes to help you understand AI

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Stories of courage, loss, and perseverance from everyday Ukrainians

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10 books for Barbie fans

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8 essential books for new parents

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What to read now based on your favorite Judy Blume book

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9 audiobooks read by your favorite celebrities

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Romance novels, ranked by mood

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14 survival stories to keep you on the edge of your seat

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Reading recommendations based on your favorite romance tropes

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11 books to improve your self-talk

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Book recommendations based on your favorite mystery tropes

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12 grumpy/sunshine romance audiobooks for long walks on the beach

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9 books to read if you loved Kristin Hannah’s “The Four Winds”

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9 book recommendations based on your Enneagram type

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12 books to help you build your brand

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10 must-listen audiobooks for your next road trip

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9 of the best novels set in bookstores

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10 helpful books for boosting your communication skills at work

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8 books to read if you loved Bridgerton

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12 relatable novels about mothers and daughters

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7 illuminating memoirs that help demystify mental illness

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13 captivating climate change novels

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11 novels for nature lovers

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10 titles to help you bring poetry into your life

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10 titles perfect for dog owners

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5 resources if you want to write a book

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8 titles to embrace frugal living

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8 fantasy retellings of your favorite stories

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15 books featuring iconic female literary characters

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10 titles to help you find your purpose

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9 books to build a journal writing habit

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12 titles to help you reduce waste

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10 best children’s books to re-read as an adult

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8 inspiring books by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh

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11 titles to get you out of a relationship rut

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11 laugh-out-loud books to beat the winter blues

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7 titles to spark creativity

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9 motivating titles about doing more with less

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10 nostalgic reads for ’90s kids

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7 books that will change your life, but aren’t self-help

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14 Best Books and Podcasts to Improve Your Life

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14 audiobooks to make 2022 your best year yet

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9 titles for (finally) organizing your house

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9 books on becoming a better listener

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8 titles to help you sleep better

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7 titles to help you be more mindful

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10 sports podcasts for every kind of fan

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8 (almost too) realistic novels about office life

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15 of the best writing books to hone your craft

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7 titles to help cope with dreaded burnout

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8 empowering books to help you de-stress

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11 true crime podcasts and audiobooks to listen to now

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14 reads to get you in the mood for Halloween

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9 titles to make your money work for you

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6 memoirs that will change the way you work and live

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10 self-help books to make big life changes

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Murder mysteries, crime novels, and stories by Agatha Christie

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12 laugh-out-loud books about being back at school

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15 beach books you can read in one sitting

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7 deserted island books for an escape

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10 idyllic books for armchair travelers

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New from Scribd Audio in June

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What to read if you loved Where the Crawdads Sing

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A COVID-19 Reading List: 16 of the Best Books About Pandemics