




Effortless, Personalized, Meaningful Gifting
Featuring life-changing books and artisanal goods that support creativity and small makers.
You Should Read is a gift shop for lovers of transformative books. We help you send gifts designed to inspire growth, spark meaningful change, and leave a lasting impact. Plus, 3% of every purchase supports emerging authors – ensuring your gift sparks ripples of positive change.
How It Works
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Choose a Book
Select from our curated selection of bestselling nonfiction books – perfect as...
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Choose a Gift Pairing
Pair any book with unique artisanal gift finds sourced from small craft brands,...
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Curated Boxes & Subscriptions
Explore our unique collection of curated and subscription offerings! Finding the perfect...
NEW BOOKS at the Shop
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Primal Intelligence: You Are Smarter Than You Know
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We Need Your Art: Stop Messing Around and Make Something
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The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief
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Atmosphere: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Love Story
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Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves
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Shop Curated Boxes
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The Sweet Mystery Box
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A Quiet Moment Box
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Let Them Box
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Alchemy of You Box
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Shop Gifts
Shop our handpicked collection of thoughtful finds from small makers and artists, made to spark joy, show love, and create memories that matter.
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How To Decide Deck by People I've Loved
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Precious Life Mug
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Stories We Tell Guided Journal by People I've Loved
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Pacific Coasting: Beach Life Puzzle (1,000 Pieces)
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Road Trip! Coloring Book
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Join The Club
Make 2025 your year of growth!
You Should Read Monthly is our monthly book subscription tailored for readers of personal development, self-help, memoirs, and other transformative reads.
Enjoy bestselling new release, delivered monthly, plus access to our monthly book club community online and in person.
Give a meaningful gift for someone you love or yourself. Start your journey today.
Shop In-Person in San Diego
Find us at:
📍Tuesdays, 2-7 pm
Pacific Beach Farmers' Market
Address: 901 Hornblend St., San Diego, CA 92109
(next to Walgreens)
📍Thursdays to Sundays, 11 am - 7 pm
Liberty Public Market Food Hall
Address: 2820 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
(next to Slurp and Kai & Skye)

Books as Gifts, with a Cause™
We are your destination for meaningful gift-giving with a purpose. YOU SHOULD READ proudly allocates 3% of proceeds from the sales of all gift boxes and monthly subscriptions to fuel our Emerging Artists Fund, which helps bring the brilliant works of new artists into reality, creating a world where every story matters.