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
