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The Next Big Idea Club’s August 2026 Must-Read Books

By Panio Gianopoulos

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The Next Big Idea Club’s August 2026 Must-Read Books Career Happiness Health

The most compelling and thought-provoking titles scheduled for release in July 2026.

The One Goal That Makes Every Other Goal Easier

By Jia Jiang

The One Goal That Makes Every Other Goal Easier Book Bites Career Habits & Productivity

The life you want isn’t built by obsessing over results.

Could a Single Pathogen Bring Down Civilization?

By Annie Jacobsen

Could a Single Pathogen Bring Down Civilization?

There is no homeland defense against a large-scale biological attack.

Editors’ Picks

The Tesla-Proven Formula for Business Hypergrowth

Jon McNeill

By Jon McNeill

The Tesla-Proven Formula for Business Hypergrowth Book Bites Career Entrepreneurship

Question every single requirement.

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What the Weather Really Does to Your Mood, According to Science

By Trevor Harley

What the Weather Really Does to Your Mood, According to Science Book Bites Happiness Science

Weather affects behavior in surprising ways.

The 12 Techniques Behind Almost Every Self-Help Book

By Spencer Greenberg & Jeremy Stevenson

The 12 Techniques Behind Almost Every Self-Help Book Book Bites Habits & Productivity Psychology

Self-help is overwhelming, but you can simplify it by focusing on the techniques.

The Two-Step Formula for Finally Solving Arguments

By Kim Polinder

The Two-Step Formula for Finally Solving Arguments Book Bites Happiness Psychology

Your “bad math” is running the show.

How French Philosophy Wired Modern Thinking

By Emily Eakin

How French Philosophy Wired Modern Thinking Arts & Culture Book Bites Technology

In defense of difficulty.

Why “Keeping Your Options Open” Is Holding You Back

By Ryan Hawk

Why “Keeping Your Options Open” Is Holding You Back Book Bites Career Entrepreneurship

Consistency beats intensity and motivation.

The Story of Data Is the Story of Empire

By Roopika Risam

The Story of Data Is the Story of Empire Book Bites Politics & Economics Technology

To count is to govern.

Why Women Keep Paying the Price for Bad Design

By Karen Korellis Reuther

Why Women Keep Paying the Price for Bad Design Book Bites Design Women

“Shrink it and pink it” and other foolish ideas.

The Most Expensive Mistake Women Make at Work

By Laura Mayer

The Most Expensive Mistake Women Make at Work Book Bites Career Women

Trying to do anything is embarrassing.

How to Stop Being Your Own Biggest Obstacle

By Cate Hall

How to Stop Being Your Own Biggest Obstacle Book Bites Career Habits & Productivity

Living without feedback is like cooking without tasting.

You’re Missing Hundreds of Tiny Joys Every Day

By Ian Bogost

You’re Missing Hundreds of Tiny Joys Every Day Book Bites Happiness Psychology

Happiness isn’t enough.

A Smarter Way to Think About AI and Kids

By Dana Suskind

A Smarter Way to Think About AI and Kids Book Bites Parenting Technology

AI is like ultra-processed food.

What We’ve Gotten Wrong About a Good Night’s Sleep

By Stephanie Romiszewski

What We’ve Gotten Wrong About a Good Night’s Sleep Book Bites Habits & Productivity Health

Sleep is a biological process, not a skill.