READ WIDELY. THINK DEEPLY.
Books and Ideas for a
Life of Learning.
For research, teaching, and personal growth.
I’m Med Kharbach, an educator and researcher. Here I share book recommendations and practical guides on research, academic writing, teaching, AI, and personal growth.
MED KHARBACH, PhD
THE SELECTED READS BOOKSHELF
Books I Recommend
Eight thoughtful reads, selected from the books explored on this site.
Books 1–4 of 8
WRITTEN & COAUTHORED BY MED KHARBACH
My Books
Three books connecting AI, thoughtful teaching, and academic research.
TEACHING & CLASSROOM PRACTICE
Teaching with AI
Practical strategies for bringing AI into lessons, activities, and assessment while keeping pedagogy, critical thinking, and students’ learning at the center.
ACADEMIC RESEARCH · OPEN ACCESS
The AI Turn in Academic Research
My coauthored guide to AI across the research process—from organizing notes and reviewing literature to analyzing data, writing, and ethical decision-making.
PROMPTING & RESPONSIBLE AI USE
ChatGPT for Teachers
A practical guide to crafting effective prompts and using ChatGPT thoughtfully in teaching, with attention to bias, plagiarism, and professional judgment.
01 / READ THE DIGITAL WORLD
AI & Digital Literacy
Books and perspectives on artificial intelligence, digital culture, and the critical literacies we need.
12 Best Books About AI
In 2014, a philosopher named Nick Bostrom published a book arguing that artificial superintelligence could pose the greatest…
15 of The Best Media Literacy Books
Today’s blog post is dedicated to media literacy books – a treasure trove of knowledge for those eager…
Best EdTech Books for Teachers and Educators
Most teachers today use some form of technology in their classrooms, but there is a big gap between…
02 / ASK BETTER QUESTIONS
Research Methods
Research approaches, study design, and books to help you investigate the questions that matter.
15 Great Data Visualization Books
Data visualization books are the topic of our blog post today! In an era where data is becoming…
Symbolic Interactionism: How Meaning Shapes Social Life
Symbolic interactionism offers a distinctive way of understanding human society. The perspective begins with a simple but powerful…
Best Books on Research Ethics
Research ethics is something every researcher needs to grapple with, especially anyone doing work that involves human participants.…
03 / MAKE YOUR ARGUMENT
Academic Writing
Practical guidance and thoughtful books on scholarly writing, argument, and communicating your research.
Literature Review vs. Systematic Review: Understanding the Difference
When you start exploring the research landscape on any topic, you quickly run into different types of reviews.…
Best Stephen King On Writing Quotes (with Page Numbers)
Stephen King’s On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft is part autobiography and part masterclass on the writing…
They Say / I Say Summary
“They Say / I Say” by Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein is a fantastic resource for students and…
04 / RETHINK THE CLASSROOM
Teaching & Learning
Educational ideas, teaching approaches, and books that deepen how we understand learning.
10 Best Books for School Psychologists
School psychologists work at the intersection of mental health, education, and child development. The job pulls them in…
Best Books on Flipped Learning
The flipped classroom model got its biggest push in the late 2000s when two Colorado chemistry teachers, Jonathan…
20 Key Books on Self-Directed Learning
In today’s post, I am sharing with you a curated list of must-read books on self-directed learning. Now,…
05 / KEEP GROWING
Self-Help
Reading for personal growth, better habits, wellbeing, and a more reflective everyday life.
Best Leadership Books Recommended by CEOs and Educators
CEOs and educators operate in very different worlds, but the best ones face the same core challenge: how…
Best Self-Improvement Books Everyone Should Read
Self-improvement books sell by the millions every year, but most of them recycle the same advice in slightly…
20 of The Best Self-help Books for Women
In today’s post, I carefully selected some of the best self help books for women.Each of these books…
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The Book Archive
Explore earlier reviews, reading lists, and discoveries from across the world of books.