TBR List: Parasites, newspapers, free range childhood, and more.

After a lull of reading the last monthish, I feel like I’m back in the groove of reading and adding books to my TBR. This month, I have deep dives into the ocean — and the word of parasites; the history of the internet, newspapers, and reading; and even a response book to the youth mental health crisis.

Happy reading!

by Tom Griffiths

Published February 2026 from Henry Holt and Co.

As much as we know about the brain, we also know very little about how it really works to produce what we experience. I’m always interested in big think books about the mind and the history of theoretical approaches in the field. Excited to get into this one.

by Dino Martins

Published July 2026 from Knopf

First, look at this cover. Second, look at the topic. This was such a quick add to my list. The wondrous world of evolution produces endless fascinating books.

by Janet Browne

Published June 2026 from Princeton University Press

I’ve read many biographies and history books of early naturalists, and while I’ve read a biography of Darwin, this one looks like a wonderful and comprehensive biography worth reading.

by Tim Berners-Lee

Published September 2025 from Farrar, Straus and Giroux

History of tech is a favorite genre of mine, and who better to write a history of the internet than the inventor. Looking forward to this one.

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by Alex Wright

Published June 2026 from Basic Books

I’m a big fan of newspapers and hope they make a comeback in the digital age. Excited to learn more about their history.

by Peter Gray

Publishing September 2026 from Thesis

There’s some beef happening online between Peter Gray who is advocating against Jon Haidt’s technology/social media restrictions for kids, with Gray arguing that kids should have freedom online too. Curious to read the other side.

by Jeffrey Marlow

Published April 2026 from Random House

The ocean is a fascinating place that we know quite little about relative to other unworldly places. After reading Science on a Mission, I can’t wait to learn more.

by Joel Halldorf

Published June 2026 from NYU Press

I recently read The Idea Machine and loved it, so I was excited to come across another history book on the topic to see what more there is to learn and get another creative perspective.