New Nonfiction Books: Monthly Release Archive
Every month I go through publisher catalogs, pre-order lists, and tip-offs from readers to find the nonfiction books actually worth your time. I filter for the stuff BookLab covers — psychology, philosophy, human nature, AI, money, history — and cut it down to five to seven picks per month. Each list goes live about a month early so you can pre-order what catches your eye. One book per month gets the Pick of the Month — the one I'm most excited to read.
What killed liberal democracy? What would Hannah Arendt say about our world? What happens when algorithms replace legislatures? Six books. No filler.
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How I pick these books: Every selection is editorial — I read publisher catalogs, filter for the BookLab niche, and choose the titles I'm genuinely most excited about. Sponsored picks are always clearly labeled. There are no paid reviews on BookLab — only paid visibility. Learn more about working with us →