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

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

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

“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

But crime by five writers — all with ties to Southern California — have risen to the top of my must-read list.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2025