It’s that time of the month again when I share some of the best new books to keep an eye out for, and there are plenty of great releases to add to your TBR (to be read) list or bookshelf in February.

Book clubs seem to be more popular than ever, which is good news for bookworms and casual readers alike. But what are the best books for book clubs in 2026? When it comes to picking your book club ...

If you want to get started in ethical hacking, choosing the right programming languages matters. This video covers four of the most useful languages for ethical hackers, explaining why they are ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Java ranked third in the Tiobe Index for January 2026 at 8.71%, holding steady behind Python and C and just ahead of C++. Tiobe named C# its Programming Language of the Year for 2025 after the largest ...

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. The list includes favorites like Kristen Hannah, Rebecca Yarros and Emily Henry, plus a few relative newcomers Lizz Schumer is the senior ...

It was the best-of times (you know, that period in December when we do the best-of lists). But it could feel like the worst of times: There’s so much to read before the year finishes! Well, there’s ...

While I’m of the opinion that every book is a work of art, not all entail or inspire the same level of artistry. The best books have a way of setting you a’dream, whether through their story, ...

My little theory is that the concept of “imprinting” in psychology can just as easily be applied to programming: Much as a baby goose decides that the first moving life-form it encounters is its ...