Presently Reading Book Club
Read a new nonfiction book with me and 2,000+ others every month.
Digital doesn’t always mean better
Hi friends, Happy November. When I was in college, I worked part-time in a mall. The day after Halloween always marked the first day of the holiday season. My wife, on the other hand, isn't abandoning the fall vibes until Thanksgiving is over. Which camp do you fall under? Today, we discuss October's book, The Revenge of Analog. For November, we'll read The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. Since this is a short book, I'll also be reading his other short book, Do the Work. — Maneet Weekly...
The secret cure for awkward silences
Good morning, bookworms. Did any of you order the new iPhone this week? The new iPhone Air looks tempting, but I'm sticking with my current phone for another year. At least that's what I'm telling myself for now. This week, we discuss the power of asking good questions. — Maneet Weekly Discussion Have you had a great conversation recently? Did it contain any questions that stood out to you? 💬 Join the Conversation Prefer to share privately? Just hit reply and tell me your answer — I read...
Small Talk Doesn’t Have to Be Awkward
Happy Saturday, bookworms. It's officially PSL season here in Connecticut. Feel free to drink one while you read this email ☕ This week, we begin chatting about the science behind chatting! — Maneet Weekly Discussion Do you prepare for conversations before meeting with people or going to events? 💬 Join the Conversation Prefer to share privately? Just hit reply and tell me your answer — I read every response. The best kind of books are the ones that can read your mind. This month’s book is...
Our Book for September
Hi Reader, How are you? I hope you had a great week. This is just a quick message to let you know that our book for September will be Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves. As an introvert, I sometimes (a lot of times) struggle with conversing with people. This is especially difficult right now with back-to-school season in full swing. I'm interested in learning more about conversations from this book and understanding the science behind them. I hope you'll join me...
The tool you’re resisting (but need)
Good morning, bookworms. Last week’s poll showed most of us skip chapters when they’re boring. So maybe the real lesson is: authors, keep it interesting. This week, we explore the hidden superpower of using a checklist consistently. — Maneet Weekly Discussion Is there an area of your life that could benefit from a checklist? 💬 Join the Conversation Prefer to share privately? Just hit reply and tell me your answer — I read every response. Last week, I sat down to write this very post and...
The Key Ingredients to a Good Checklist
Happy Saturday, bookworms. Turns out, half of you are rebels. Last week’s poll revealed that 50% of you rate books you don’t even finish. The other half… well, you’re purists. I'm pretty sure somebody at Goodreads is giving us the side-eye. This week, we learn how to design killer checklists. — Maneet Weekly Discussion What's the most useful checklist you've ever made? 💬 Join the Conversation Prefer to share privately? Just hit reply and tell me your answer — I read every response. Do you...
A Simple Way to Prevent Big Mistakes
Good morning, bookworms. In our last poll, 80% of you voted that audiobooks count as reading. Which means the other 20% probably didn't hear the question. This week, we discuss checklists. Let's dive in. — Maneet Weekly Discussion Do you use checklists regularly? 💬 Join the Conversation Prefer to share privately? Just hit reply and tell me your answer — I read every response. Who would you trust more: Somebody with a lot of experience? Or somebody who follows strict organization? At first...
Dealing with Disruption
Happy Sunday. This week, we'll be talking about distractions and disruptions. Kind of like what I experienced all of yesterday, redesigning this newsletter. Enjoy the fresh coat of paint ✨ And don't miss the weekly poll at the bottom! — Maneet Weekly Discussion How do you deal with disruptions to your routine? 💬 Join the Conversation Prefer to share privately? Just hit reply and tell me your answer — I read every response. Two weeks ago, my wife and I adopted a puppy. He has completely...
Plus, Minus, Next Journaling
Hi there, Happy Saturday! I hope you had an absolutely fantastic week 🥰 Thank you for being part of the Presently Reading community with 2,068 bookworms from around the world. For the month of September 2025, we're reading Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves by Alison Wood Brooks. Enjoy! Warmly,Maneet (pronounced muh-neet) Today's email is brought to you by… me! Tired of buying books you never actually read? Most people set big goals like “one book a week” and...
The Psychology Behind Procrastination
Hi there, Happy Saturday! I hope you had an absolutely fantastic week 🥰 Thank you for being part of the Presently Reading community with 2,312 bookworms from around the world. For the month of September 2025, we're reading Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves by Alison Wood Brooks. Enjoy! Warmly,Maneet (pronounced muh-neet) Lessons Worth Sharing Each year, I publish a short book reflecting on the biggest lessons I’ve learned personally, professionally, and...
Read a new nonfiction book with me and 2,000+ others every month.