The Pocket Guide Society

Books & Reading

Small Books, Big Impact: How to Curate a Personal Library Full of Overlooked Masterpieces

Not every great book makes the bestseller list — and honestly, that might be what makes them special. We're diving into the art of building a personal collection around underrated titles that deserve far more shelf space than they get. Pull up a chair, because your reading list is about to get a serious upgrade.

Jul 28, 2026

Collecting & Hobbies

Tick, Tock, No Phone: Why Young Collectors Are Falling Hard for Vintage Pocket Watches

Forget the smartwatch. A growing wave of younger Americans is reaching into the past — literally — and pulling out mechanical pocket watches with the kind of reverence usually reserved for vinyl records or film cameras. We talked to collectors, dug into the mechanics, and tried to figure out what's really driving this surprisingly passionate hobby.

Jul 28, 2026