The student diving right into grad school will appreciate Umberto Eco’s wise and witty guide to writing a thesis, which delivers not just practical advice for writing a thesis but meaningful lessons that equip writers for a lifetime outside the walls of the classroom; one considering a profession in science or technology will find much to like in Find Your Path, a compelling volume of career stories from a fascinating group of scientists and engineers; and for the grad who needs a pause, we suggest Shimon Edelman’s collection of illuminating takes on the complexity of the human condition.