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.

---

Example Sentences

This is an edition of the WSJ Climate & Energy newsletter, a weekly must-read of news, analysis and exclusive data focused on the intersection of business, money and climate, with coverage from across Dow Jones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

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

And in a must-read essay, he writes that it’s a role he cherishes, but one that also has taken a physical, financial and mental toll.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

Many of these stories are previously uncollected, making the book a must-read for both longtime fans and newcomers to Lethem’s expansive, off-kilter sensibility.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025

“Kitchen Confidential” His breakout memoir and a must-read for anyone who’s ever worked in a kitchen — or just wanted to.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2025