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Curated guides to the best of the web

12 Gripping True-Crime Reads

For some of us, dark times call for dark reads.

How to Answer the Most Nerve-Wracking Interview Questions

Helpful, straightforward approaches to discussing your salary expectations, resume gaps, and yes, weaknesses.

True Stories That Might Make You Believe in Ghosts

A supernatural reading list of specters, hauntings, and other paranormal activity.

How Did Adult Friendships Get So Complicated?

It’s well documented that close friendships are good for our health and longevity. So why isn’t adult life more conducive to being a good friend?

How to Make Your Favorite Eggs, Better

The easiest ways to level up classic eggs, from nailing the timing for a perfect jammy soft boil to prepping an oven-baked scramble for a crowd.

How to Start a Hobby if You Don’t Know Where to Begin

Painting, crosswording, hiking, birding: Our reading list breaks down why it’s worth the effort to discover what brings you joy.

Why Nothing Matters: The Science of Emptiness

Deep reads on the outsize importance of voids in science, art, and our daily life.

How Pop Culture Explains The World

Breaking down the complexities of society with help from Michael Scott, Homer Simpson, and Neopets.

How to Ground Yourself

Connecting to the Earth’s surface—aka the ground—does some pretty incredible things. Dr. Dacher Keltner from *The Science of Happiness* explores the science behind it.

AI Is Shaping the Future of the Web. How Can We Make Sure It’s for the Better?

We can’t get to a brighter future for tech without confronting the most nefarious parts of where we are now. Bridget Todd, host of the IRL podcast, shares resources for understanding and addressing the biggest concerns AI has introduced into modern life.

The Non-Gardener’s Guide to Happier Houseplants

Expert advice on leveling up your houseplant care, from choosing the right specimen to recognizing when your greenery needs more (or less) attention.

Long Reads That Stand the Test of Time

Discover 25 classic long reads, all saved and beloved by the Pocket community over the past 10 years.

How Mental Health and Prayer Apps Fail Spectacularly at Privacy

Your smartphone can instantly connect you to safe spaces via therapists, guided meditation, or scripture. But how safe—and how private—is the data that comes from these interactions?

11 of the Greatest Scams of All Time, Curated by ‘Scam Goddess’ Laci Mosley

The comedian and podcast host—and bonafide scam expert—shares her favorite capers, along with what makes them so irresistible.

How To Be More Creative

Twenty-one great articles and resources about the art and science of cultivating creativity.

The Ultimate Dinosaur Reading List

Triceratops! Stegosaurus! T. rex! Channel your inner five year old with this Brachiosaurus-sized collection of the best articles about dinosaurs, dinosaur fossils, and dinosaur hunters.

How to Make Peace With Your Phone

The siren call of your phone’s latest beep or buzz can feel irresistible. Nir Eyal shares strategies for taking back some control.

A Counterintuitive Guide to Happiness

For true contentment, adjust your approach.

How to Create An Inclusive Work Culture (Really)

When a workplace prioritizes a culture of belonging, all employees benefit. Ruchika Tulshyan, an expert on workplace equity, shares how every one of us can enact positive change at work and why we can be hopeful about a shifting landscape.

What Even Is Time? An Explainer

Our perception of time is changing constantly. Here’s why—and how to harness the power for good.