must-read

American  

[muhst-reed] / ˈmʌstˈrid /

noun

1. a piece of literature or writing considered important or classic; writing that should or must be read.

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Example Sentences

Still, he said, “We want to be distinctive, urgent, must-read with every chance we have.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

This month’s 10 must-read books include Gavin Newsom’s memoir, new stories from Lauren Groff and a look at Toni Morrison’s legacy, among other titles that speak to our topsy-turvy times.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Friday’s PCE inflation release, typically a must-read given its importance to Fed forecasts, will only cover the month of September.

From Barron's • Dec. 5, 2025

Compiled by Paul McCartney and edited by Ted Widmer, “Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run” is a must-read for fans of The Beatles in general and their solo careers in specific.

From Salon • Nov. 3, 2025

If you want to understand the food of the American South, with its tangled history, peoples and places, Mr. Twitty’s book is a must-read.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025