Collections for Your Pocket

Curated guides to the best of the web

How to Be Less Judgmental

Understanding and challenging the exhausting habit of being overly critical can improve your relationships—and your quality of life.

Thirteen Fascinating and Untranslatable Words

Handy words from other languages with no English equivalent.

How To Start Cooking

Get comfortable in the kitchen with beginner-friendly tips and techniques.

The Ultimate Guide To Productivity Methods

Twelve approaches to better time management, from apps to Zettelkasten.

How to Make Better Coffee

A handy guide to upping your coffee game, from weighing different prep methods to troubleshooting your process.

The Ultimate ‘Lord of the Rings’ Fan Collection

One reading list to rule them all.

Delicious Reads About Your Favorite Candy

From the history of Pez to the science of gummies, and why red Starburst reign supreme—help yourself to some of the most fascinating stories about candy, sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

8 Latinx Publications You Should Read & Support Every Day

A guide to great politics, lifestyle, and culture web sites that center Latinx and Hispanic communities.

The Uncommon Sports You Wish You Played

Indulge your competitive streak with tales behind surprisingly intense contests around the globe, from air guitar tournaments to long distance running—while juggling.

The Serendipitous Science of Luck

What it means to be lucky, the role of good fortune in success, and the philosophy of chance.

20 Oral Histories of Your Favorite ’90s Movies

Dig into the gossip, high jinx, and behind-the-scenes struggles that went into the making of your favorite 1990s classics, from ‘Clueless’ and ‘Independence Day’ to ‘Swingers’ and ‘Good Burger.’

A Guide to Literature’s Most Iconic LGBTQ+ Characters

A celebration of the characters (and writers) who inspired awakenings, understanding, and inclusion.

The Strange Science of Memory

Our memories make us who we are, and as with anything involving the human brain, they’re pretty complicated.

What Everyone Can Learn from Introverts

The workplace is changing. Your introverted colleagues have some ideas on how you can keep up.

How Women Won the Vote: A 19th Amendment Reading List

Explore the fascinating history and complicated legacy of this democratic milestone.

“What If?” 11 Serious Answers to Slightly Crazy Science Questions

What if the dinosaurs had survived—or all viruses suddenly disappeared? What if the planet was made of blueberries, or gravity stopped working?

How to Be Grateful

Cultivating gratitude can improve your life, rewire your brain, and influence those around you. Here’s how to get started.

10 Stories of Magnificent Discoveries

From finding family in the most unexpected of places to uncovering messages hidden in 16th-century Incan knots.

How to Improve Your Sleep

Expert tips to help you join the ranks of the well-rested.

Spotting the Signs of Burnout

How to identify and combat the symptoms of burnout before they become debilitating.