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.

Buzzy book season begins with August’s new releases

7 podcast episodes to help you understand AI

Stories of courage, loss, and perseverance from everyday Ukrainians

6 ways to jumpstart your reading again

Summer sun pairs perfectly with July’s new releases

10 books for Barbie fans

What to read next based on your dream vacation

8 essential books for new parents

Dive into summer reading with June’s new releases

10 popular audiobooks from podcasters you love

Level up your reading with May’s new releases

What to read now based on your favorite Judy Blume book

Put a spring in your step with April’s new releases

9 audiobooks read by your favorite celebrities

Spring forward with March’s Best New Books and Audiobooks

9 titles celebrating women who lead

Romance novels, ranked by mood

Escape winter doldrums with February’s Best New Books and Audiobooks

Kick off your reading resolutions with January’s Best New Books and Audiobooks

The 50 best books and audiobooks of 2022

December’s Best New Books and Audiobooks are made for holiday reading

November’s Best New Books offer plenty to be thankful for

Cue fall reading with October’s Best New Books

September’s Best New Books (best paired with pumpkin spice lattes)

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

Editors’ picks: What our editors have been reading

Reading recommendations based on your favorite romance tropes

11 books to improve your self-talk

Reading recommendations based on your favorite snack

August’s Best New Books help end the summer right

Book recommendations based on your favorite mystery tropes

July’s Best New Books prove that summer is made for reading

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

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

9 book recommendations based on your Enneagram type

10 books to inspire your next adventure

June’s Best New Books just in time for summer reading

12 books to help you build your brand

10 must-listen audiobooks for your next road trip

9 of the best novels set in bookstores

10 helpful books for boosting your communication skills at work

7 books that teach important life lessons

May’s Best New Books offer a wide array of motivation

8 books to read if you loved Bridgerton

11 long audiobooks for the epic listener

12 relatable novels about mothers and daughters

7 illuminating memoirs that help demystify mental illness

13 captivating climate change novels

11 novels for nature lovers

10 titles to help you bring poetry into your life

What Scribd employees are reading this month

10 titles perfect for dog owners

April’s Best New Books include many highly anticipated titles

16 DIY guides for every project under the sun

7 laugh-out-loud books for April Fool’s Day

5 resources if you want to write a book

8 titles to embrace frugal living

8 fantasy retellings of your favorite stories

March Madness: Timely reads on college basketball and the NBA

Spring into reading with March’s Best New Books

15 books featuring iconic female literary characters

10 titles to help you find your purpose

8 biographies of fascinating women

9 books to build a journal writing habit

12 titles to help you reduce waste

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

8 inspiring books by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh

10 love stories to read this Valentine’s Day

11 titles to get you out of a relationship rut

February’s Best New Books to get through winter

Celebrating Black history, authors, books, and more

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

10 cookbooks ideal for plant-based recipes

7 titles to spark creativity

9 motivating titles about doing more with less

10 nostalgic reads for ’90s kids

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

Start the year right with January’s Best New Books

12 insightful books to help you rethink your career

14 Best Books and Podcasts to Improve Your Life

14 audiobooks to make 2022 your best year yet

Your 2022 literary resolution-keeping guide

15 resolution-inspiring books, from fitness to finances

The 50 best books and audiobooks of 2021

9 titles for (finally) organizing your house

9 books on becoming a better listener

December’s Best New Books is full of debuts from Emmy and Pulitzer Prize winners

10 Jane Austen retellings to read on her birthday

8 titles to help you sleep better

12 titles to read while prepping for the holidays

7 titles to help you be more mindful

12 audiobooks for plane, train, or automobile trips

7 chef-approved books and podcasts for your holiday cooking

10 sports podcasts for every kind of fan

November’s Best New Books, From Ray Dalio to Outlander

8 (almost too) realistic novels about office life

15 of the best writing books to hone your craft

7 titles to help cope with dreaded burnout

10 titles to help you transition back to the office

8 empowering books to help you de-stress

11 true crime podcasts and audiobooks to listen to now

14 reads to get you in the mood for Halloween

10 classics to read before you watch the movie

9 titles to make your money work for you

October’s Best New Books, from Susan Orlean to Jane Goodall

6 memoirs that will change the way you work and live

Titles to get your remote workday under control

Scribd staff picks for Hispanic Heritage Month

Feeling stressed? Try these easy reads

8 resources to take charge of your financial well-being

9 titles to read as the world slowly reopens

10 self-help books to make big life changes

Murder mysteries, crime novels, and stories by Agatha Christie

September’s best new books

20 Years Later: A 9/11 Reading and Listening List

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

15 beach books you can read in one sitting

7 deserted island books for an escape

10 idyllic books for armchair travelers

10 easy summer reads to add to your bucket list

August’s best new books

11 titles to get excited for The Games

New from Scribd Audio in June

June’s best new books

New from Scribd Audio in May

May’s best new books

New from Scribd Audio in April

April’s best new books

New from Scribd Audio in March

March’s best new books

February’s best new books

January’s best new books

December’s best new books

November’s best new books

What to read if you loved Where the Crawdads Sing

October’s best new books

20 books to celebrate Earth Day’s 50th anniversary

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

The Best Books of the Decade, According to Our Editors
