Common Reading
PUP鈥檚 Common Reads are entry points into crucial conversations鈥擜I and humanity; communication; climate; freedom; race and identity; and more. From campus-wide common-book experiences and orientation workshops to smaller reading groups set within academic departments, honors colleges, and themed learning cohorts, these selections build community, spark critical thinking, and give students ideas they鈥檒l carry forward.
From two of 罢滨惭贰鈥�s 100 Most Influential People in AI, what you need to know about AI鈥攁nd how to defend yourself against bogus AI claims and products
A human perspective on the nature of friendship in the age of artificial intelligence
How the computer revolution shaped our conception of rationality鈥攁nd why human problems require solutions rooted in human intuition, morality, and judgment
A timely and urgent argument for preserving the work that connects us in the age of automation
"A compelling case for valuing care as a societal good and as skilled labor."鈥�The Nation
Can a computer program think like a human?
A user鈥檚 guide to navigating the intricate, often contradictory relationship between artificial intelligence and human intelligence
Why you should worry less about AI and more about what makes us human
A humanist manifesto for the age of AI
Over one million copies sold worldwide
The international and #1 New York Times bestseller
The anniversary edition of the acclaimed book that reveals why bullshit is more dangerous than lying
An invigorating exploration of the pleasures and social importance of conversation
An essential guide to dialogue in the college classroom and beyond
How propaganda undermines democracy and why we need to pay attention
A lively new translation of Plutarch鈥檚 charming and timeless essay on how to be a good listener鈥攁nd why listening is essential to learning and living well
Timeless techniques of effective public speaking from ancient Rome's greatest orator
A critical history of the social media influencer鈥檚 rise to global prominence
Why colleges and universities live or die by free speech
An invaluable guide for every step of the college experience, from deciding if and where to go to maximizing academic, social, personal, and professional opportunities
A practical guide for professionals, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and college students who want to achieve personal success without compromising their morals
Simple but powerful strategies for increasing your success by improving your thinking
The unwritten rules of success that every student must follow to thrive in college
An essential guide to cultivating joy in your professional and personal writing
A persuasive case for building career success through broad education, targeted skills, and social capital
How you can become better at solving real-world problems by learning creative puzzle-solving skills
How you can enrich your life by becoming a more skillful and engaged reader of literature
A short, provocative book about why "useless" science often leads to humanity's greatest technological breakthroughs
The essential survival guide for college students
A new translation of the Buddha鈥檚 teachings on mindfulness鈥攁nd how it can help us to be less controlled by our emotions
A delightful Aztec work that has much to teach us about the value of giving thanks鈥攖o our contemporaries, our elders, and our ancestors
A vivid and accessible new translation of essential selections from Boethius鈥檚 Consolation of Philosophy鈥攁 moving classic about facing life鈥檚 worst events with courage and hope
A vivid new translation in which the Stoic philosopher argues that virtue is the only path to contentment
Does happiness come from the pursuit of pleasure or moral virtue? A vivid new translation of Cicero鈥檚 exploration of a timeless question
A modern translation of the ancient Roman poet Ovid鈥檚 Remedies for Love鈥攁 witty and irreverent work about how to fall out of love
A philosopher鈥檚 personal meditation on how painful emotions can reveal truths about what it means to be truly human
A philosopher explores the transformative role of wonder and awe in an uncertain world
A new pathway to a thriving future rooted in our relationships with the living world and each other
From the world-renowned geobiologist and bestselling author of A Brief History of Earth, the epic story of a planetary conversation four billion years in the making
Finalist for the National Book Award
An intimate reckoning with aquifer depletion in America's heartland
Why an awareness of Earth's temporal rhythms is critical to our planetary survival
"A poetic and remarkably fertile exploration of the relationship between human beings and the natural environment."鈥擯ankaj Mishra, The Guardian
"I'm very grateful to have this book."鈥擴rsula K. Le Guin
The acclaimed and award-winning book about what a rare mushroom can teach...
A passionate eyewitness account of the mysteries and looming demise of glaciers鈥攁nd what their fate means for our shared future
A provocative and inspiring look at the future of humanity and science from world-renowned scientist and bestselling author Martin Rees
Timely and provocative reflections on the future of the wild in an increasingly human world
From The New York Times鈥揵estselling and Pulitzer Prize鈥搘inning author of The Hemingses of Monticello, a groundbreaking collection of Thomas Jefferson鈥檚 writings on race that every American should read
From the author of Race After Technology, an inspiring vision of how we can build a more just world鈥攐ne small change at a time
鈥淎 true gift to our movements for justice.鈥濃�擬ichelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow
Why human biology is far more expansive than the simple categories of female and male
A beautifully illustrated history of Indigenous tattooing practices around the world
Philosopher Myisha Cherry teaches us the right ways to deal with wrongdoing in our lives and the world
How we can challenge social injustice鈥攚ith data and humanity
An epic deep history of the Indigenous peoples of North America, covering more than 20,000 years of astonishing diversity, adaptation, resilience, and continuity
鈥淸An] extraordinary book.鈥濃�擝rian Eno 鈥� 鈥淥ne of the best books about the U.S.S.R. in its late stage.鈥濃�擜lexei Navalny, from Patriot: A Memoir 鈥� 鈥淣ot just history, but a pleasure to read, a true work of art.鈥濃�擲lavoj 沤i啪ek 鈥� 鈥淓xtraordinary and...
A panoramic history of Puerto Rico from pre-Columbian times to today
鈥�1177 B.C. is a spectacular achievement鈥攄eftly adapted, beautifully drawn, and captivatingly colored by Glynnis Fawkes. . . . [She] doesn鈥檛 just bring history alive, she propels it across the page in an accessible, gripping way.鈥濃�擜lison Bechdel, New York Times...
In this gripping sequel to his bestselling 1177 B.C., Eric Cline tells the story of what happened after the Bronze Age collapsed鈥攚hy some civilizations endured, why some gave way to new ones, and why some disappeared forever
鈥淎 landmark book: lucid, deep, and insightful. ....
The remarkable story of the global movement championing the idea that evidence, not opinions, should guide our decisions
How a new 鈥渨oke鈥� elite uses the language of social justice to gain more power and status鈥攚ithout helping the marginalized and disadvantaged
The strange and surprising history of the so-called epidemic of bad posture in modern America鈥攆rom eugenics and posture pageants to today鈥檚 promoters of 鈥減aleo posture鈥�
鈥淭he best book to explain the world J. D. Vance came from is Max Fraser鈥檚 Hillbilly Highway.鈥濃�擩essica Wilkerson, author of To Live Here, You Have to Fight: How Women Led Appalachian Movements for Social Justice
From New York Times bestselling author Cass Sunstein, a timely and powerful argument for rethinking how the U.S. Constitution is interpreted
A New York Times Notable Book of the Year
Winner of the Istv谩n Hont Book Prize, Institute of Intellectual History
Finalist for the Cundill History Prize
A superb new edition of Epictetus鈥檚 famed handbook on Stoicism鈥攖ranslated by one of the world鈥檚 leading authorities on Stoic philosophy
A provocative new history of America鈥檚 constitution and an urgent call to action for a nation confronted by challenges its founders could never have imagined
An evolutionary case for the existence of free will
From New York Times bestselling author Cass Sunstein, a brisk, provocative book that shows what freedom really means鈥攁nd requires鈥攖oday
A world-renowned physicist seeks gravity鈥檚 true nature and finds wisdom in embracing its force in her life
A collection of colorful and candid essays and other pieces about Freud and his legacy today, featuring twenty-five leading writers
With original contributions by Andr茅 Aciman 鈥� Sarah Boxer 鈥� Jennifer Finney Boylan 鈥� Susie Boyt 鈥� Gerald Early 鈥� Esther Freud 鈥�...
The dilemmas faced by disadvantaged college students seeking upward mobility and what educators can do to help these students flourish
A Dominican-born academic tells the story of how the Great 快色直播 transformed his life鈥攁nd why they have the power to speak to people of all backgrounds
A New York Times Notable Book
A Miami Herald Best Book of the Year
A moving and deeply personal account of art and exile from Edwidge Danticat, winner of two National Book Critics Circle Awards鈥攏ow with a new preface by the author
Luminous essays on translation and self-translation by an award-winning writer and literary translator