Essential books that bridge music, emotion and cognition, peeling away at that tender intersection of where your brain ends and your soul begins.

Behance founder Scott Belsky breaks down why ideas die and how to avoid it.

What single Chinese men have to do with evolution and insults from Virginia Woolf.

From cognitive science to sociology to behavioral economics, 7 must-reads that illuminate the most fundamental aspiration of all human existence: How to avoid suffering and foster lasting well-being.

Nearly 3 decades ago, Sagan touches on a number of today’s most critical issues, from international politics to our dependence on fossil fuels, as he explores the universe and our place within it.

Composer Howard Goodall and the BBC take us on a journey into music’s underbelly, examining the four basic elements that make it work: Melody, rhythm, harmony and bass.