Summaries of 1000+ greatest books

Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
5 min
An exploration of finding meaning in all circumstances
Viktor E. Frankl

The I Ching by Richard Wilhelm (Translator)
5 min
Ancient Chinese wisdom for decision-making
Richard Wilhelm (Translator)

Start Where You Are by Pema Chodron
5 min
A guide to compassionate living
Pema Chodron

The Three Pillars of Zen by Philip Kapleau
5 min
Teaching, practice, and enlightenment
Philip Kapleau

The Quantum and the Lotus by Matthieu Ricard and Trinh Xuan Thuan
5 min
A journey to the frontiers where science and Buddhism meet
Matthieu Ricard and Trinh Xuan Thuan

Peace Is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh
6 min
The path of mindfulness in everyday life
Thich Nhat Hanh

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
6 min
A guide to spiritual enlightenment through present moment awareness
Eckhart Tolle

The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu
6 min
Lasting happiness in a changing world
Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu

The Essential Rumi by Coleman Barks (Translator)
5 min
Collection of spiritual poetry from the Sufi mystic
Coleman Barks (Translator)

The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield
5 min
An adventure exploring synchronicity and spiritual insights
James Redfield

A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
7 min
Awakening to your life’s purpose through consciousness
Eckhart Tolle

After the Ecstasy, the Laundry by Jack Kornfield
5 min
How the heart grows wise on the spiritual path
Jack Kornfield

Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind by Shunryu Suzuki
5 min
Informal talks on Zen meditation and practice
Shunryu Suzuki

The Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman
5 min
A story about finding your path in life
Dan Millman

Inner Engineering by Sadhguru
6 min
A yogi’s guide to joy
Sadhguru

The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
6 min
Poetic essays on life’s deepest questions
Kahlil Gibran

The Diamond in Your Pocket by Gangaji
5 min
Discovering your true radiance
Gangaji

The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer
5 min
The journey beyond yourself to inner freedom
Michael A. Singer

The Way of Zen by Alan W. Watts
6 min
Understanding Eastern philosophy and practice
Alan W. Watts

The Bhagavad Gita by Eknath Easwaran (Translator)
6 min
Ancient wisdom for modern life
Eknath Easwaran (Translator)

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
5 min
A practical guide to personal freedom through ancient Toltec wisdom
Don Miguel Ruiz

The Tao of Physics by Fritjof Capra
5 min
Exploring parallels between modern physics and Eastern mysticism
Fritjof Capra

The Art of Happiness by Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler
5 min
A handbook for living through spiritual principles
Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler

The Wisdom of Insecurity by Alan Watts
5 min
A message for an age of anxiety
Alan Watts

The Places That Scare You by Pema Chodron
5 min
A guide to fearlessness in difficult times
Pema Chodron

The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche
5 min
A detailed guide to life, death, and spiritual practice
Sogyal Rinpoche

Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
4 min
A novel about one man’s spiritual journey to enlightenment
Hermann Hesse

Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life by Wayne W. Dyer
5 min
Living the wisdom of the Tao
Wayne W. Dyer

Be Here Now by Ram Dass
5 min
A guide to consciousness and spiritual practices
Ram Dass

Finding Your Own North Star by Martha Beck
6 min
Claiming the life you were meant to live
Martha Beck

The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
6 min
A spiritual path to higher creativity
Julia Cameron

When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodrosn
5 min
Heart advice for difficult times
Pema Chodrosn

Care of the Soul by Thomas Moore
6 min
A guide for cultivating depth and sacredness in everyday life
Thomas Moore

The Perennial Philosophy by Aldous Huxley
6 min
An interpretation of the great mystics, East and West
Aldous Huxley

The Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes
5 min
A philosophy for spiritual living
Ernest Holmes

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra
5 min
A practical guide to fulfilling your dreams
Deepak Chopra

The Doors of Perception by Aldous Huxley
5 min
Exploring the boundaries of consciousness
Aldous Huxley

The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck
5 min
A new psychology of love, traditional values, and spiritual growth
M. Scott Peck

The Zen Teaching of Huang Po by John Blofeld (Translator)
6 min
On the transmission of mind
John Blofeld (Translator)

The Power of Intention by Wayne W. Dyer
6 min
Learning to co-create your world your way
Wayne W. Dyer

The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav
5 min
Understanding our spiritual evolution and life’s deeper purpose
Gary Zukav

The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching by Thich Nhat Hanh
6 min
Transforming suffering into peace, joy, and liberation
Thich Nhat Hanh

Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hanh
6 min
Finding unity between Buddhist and Christian spirituality
Thich Nhat Hanh

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell
5 min
Understanding life through universal mythological themes
Joseph Campbell

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
6 min
A mystical story about following your dreams and finding your destiny
Paulo Coelho

The Book of Understanding by Osho
5 min
Creating your own path to freedom
Osho

The Book on the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are by Alan Watts
6 min
Exploring the nature of self and consciousness
Alan Watts

Return to Love by Marianne Williamson
5 min
Reflections on the principles of A Course in Miracles
Marianne Williamson

Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
6 min
A spiritual master’s extraordinary journey
Paramahansa Yogananda

The Sacred Path of the Warrior by Chogyam Trungpa
5 min
Ancient wisdom for living with authenticity and power
Chogyam Trungpa

The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo
5 min
Having the life you want by being present to the life you have
Mark Nepo

Decision Theory by Martin Peterson
4 min
A formal approach to decision making under uncertainty
Martin Peterson

The Great Mental Models by Shane Parrish
5 min
General thinking concepts for better reasoning and decision making
Shane Parrish

Sources of Power: How People Make Decisions by Gary Klein
5 min
Examines how experts make decisions under pressure using recognition-primed decision making
Gary Klein

Mental Models by Peter Hollins
4 min
30 thinking tools that separate the average from the exceptional
Peter Hollins

The Mind of the Strategist by Kenichi Ohmae
5 min
The art of Japanese business thinking and decision making
Kenichi Ohmae

Decision Making for Leaders by Thomas L. Saaty
6 min
The Analytic Hierarchy Process for decisions in a complex world
Thomas L. Saaty

The Right Decision by James Stein
4 min
A mathematician reveals how the secrets of decision theory
James Stein

Upstream by Dan Heath
5 min
How to solve problems before they happen using systems thinking
Dan Heath

Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning and Your Life by Richard Paul and Linda Elder
5 min
Comprehensive framework for developing critical thinking skills
Richard Paul and Linda Elder

The Logic of Scientific Discovery by Karl Popper
6 min
Foundational work on critical thinking and scientific reasoning
Karl Popper

Decision Quality by Carl Spetzler
4 min
Value creation from better business decisions
Carl Spetzler

Think Like a Programmer by V. Anton Spraul
5 min
An introduction to creative problem solving
V. Anton Spraul

Asking the Right Questions by M. Neil Browne and Stuart M. Keeley
5 min
A guide to critical thinking and analysis
M. Neil Browne and Stuart M. Keeley

Think Better by Tim Hurson
5 min
An innovator’s guide to productive thinking
Tim Hurson

Mindware by Richard E. Nisbett
5 min
Tools for smart thinking and better decision making
Richard E. Nisbett

How to Think About Analysis by Lara Alcock
5 min
Framework for developing analytical thinking skills
Lara Alcock

A Mind for Numbers by Barbara Oakley
6 min
How to excel at math and science by learning how to learn
Barbara Oakley

Reasoning by Alec Fisher
5 min
An introduction to critical thinking and logic
Alec Fisher

Why We Make Mistakes by Joseph T. Hallinan
5 min
How we look without seeing, forget things in seconds, and are all pretty sure we are way above average
Joseph T. Hallinan

How to Decide by Annie Duke
5 min
Simple tools for making better choices based on decision science
Annie Duke

Super Thinking by Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann
5 min
The big book of mental models for better decision making
Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann

The Power of Logical Thinking by Marilyn vos Savant
5 min
Easy lessons in dealing with problems and odds of everyday life
Marilyn vos Savant

Your Brain at Work by David Rock
5 min
Strategies for overcoming distraction, regaining focus, and working smarter
David Rock

Think Like a Freak by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
5 min
Unconventional approaches to solving problems and making decisions
Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner

The Logic of Failure by Dietrich Dorner
5 min
Recognizing and avoiding error in complex situations
Dietrich Dorner

The Decision Book by Mikael Krogerus and Roman Tschappeler
5 min
Fifty models for strategic thinking and decision making
Mikael Krogerus and Roman Tschappeler

Judgment in Managerial Decision Making by Max H. Bazerman
5 min
Behavioral decision theory and managerial applications
Max H. Bazerman

Rational Choice in an Uncertain World by Reid Hastie and Robyn M. Dawes
5 min
The psychology of judgment and decision making
Reid Hastie and Robyn M. Dawes

Problem Solving 101 by Ken Watanabe
6 min
A simple book for smart people about breaking down complex problems
Ken Watanabe

Think Twice by Michael J. Mauboussin
5 min
Harnessing the power of counterintuition in decision making
Michael J. Mauboussin

How We Decide by Jonah Lehrer
5 min
The science of decision making and the brain’s two systems
Jonah Lehrer

The Difference by Scott E. Page
5 min
How diversity in thinking leads to better decisions and problem-solving
Scott E. Page

The Art of Critical Decision Making by Michael A. Roberto
5 min
How great leaders approach tough choices
Michael A. Roberto

How We Know What Isn’t So by Thomas Gilovich
5 min
The fallibility of human reason in everyday life
Thomas Gilovich

Smart Thinking by Art Markman
5 min
Three essential keys to solve problems, innovate, and get things done
Art Markman

Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction by Philip E. Tetlock
4 min
Explores how to make better predictions and decisions through systematic thinking
Philip E. Tetlock

Risk Savvy by Gerd Gigerenzer
5 min
How to make good decisions in an uncertain world
Gerd Gigerenzer

Being Logical by D.Q. McInerny
4 min
A guide to good thinking and reasoning skills
D.Q. McInerny

Smart Choices by John S. Hammond, Ralph L. Keeney, and Howard Raiffa
5 min
A practical guide to making better decisions using a systematic approach
John S. Hammond, Ralph L. Keeney, and Howard Raiffa

The Intelligence Trap by David Robson
5 min
Why smart people make dumb decisions and how to avoid these pitfalls
David Robson

Bulletproof Problem Solving by Charles Conn and Robert McLean
5 min
The one skill that changes everything
Charles Conn and Robert McLean

The Psychology of Intelligence Analysis by Richards J. Heuer Jr.
5 min
How to improve analytical thinking and decision making
Richards J. Heuer Jr.

The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef
5 min
Why some people see things clearly and others don’t
Julia Galef

Clear Thinking by Jared Horvath
5 min
Turning ordinary moments into extraordinary outcomes
Jared Horvath

The Thinker’s Toolkit by Morgan D. Jones
5 min
14 powerful techniques for problem solving and decision making
Morgan D. Jones

Decisive by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
5 min
How to make better choices in life and work using a four-step process
Chip Heath and Dan Heath

Passionate Marriage by David Schnarch
5 min
Keeping love and intimacy alive in committed relationships
David Schnarch

Marriage Rules by Harriet Lerner
5 min
A manual for the married and the coupled up
Harriet Lerner

The Marriage Clinic by John Gottman
7 min
A scientifically based marital therapy approach
John Gottman

The Marriage Checkup by James V. Cordova
6 min
A scientific program for sustaining and strengthening marital health
James V. Cordova

The New Rules of Marriage by Terrence Real
6 min
Modern strategies for lasting love and intimacy
Terrence Real

First Year of Marriage by Marcus and Ashley Willis
6 min
The newlywed’s guide to building a strong foundation
Marcus and Ashley Willis

101 Questions to Ask Before You Get Married by H. Norman Wright
6 min
Essential conversations for premarital couples
H. Norman Wright

The State of Affairs by Esther Perel
5 min
Rethinking infidelity and exploring modern relationships
Esther Perel

Marriage Meetings for Lasting Love by Marcia Naomi Berger
5 min
Weekly conversations for a lifetime of love
Marcia Naomi Berger

Eight Dates by John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman
5 min
Essential conversations for a lifetime of love
John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman

The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller
5 min
Finding happiness in marriage through commitment and faith
Timothy Keller

Fighting for Your Marriage by Howard J. Markman
5 min
Positive steps for preventing divorce and preserving love
Howard J. Markman

What I Love About You by Kate Marshall and David Marshall
3 min
A guided journal for expressing love and appreciation
Kate Marshall and David Marshall

Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski
5 min
Understanding female sexuality and enhancing intimate relationships
Emily Nagoski

The Marriage Book by Nicky and Sila Lee
6 min
Starting and sustaining a great marriage
Nicky and Sila Lee

The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work Workbook by John Gottman and Nan Silver
6 min
Practical exercises for implementing the seven principles
John Gottman and Nan Silver

The Marriage Builder by Larry Crabb
7 min
Creating true oneness to transform your marriage
Larry Crabb

Marriage and Family Therapy by Linda Metcalf
5 min
A practice-oriented approach to couples counseling
Linda Metcalf

Love That Lasts by Jefferson and Alyssa Bethke
5 min
Building a marriage that will go the distance
Jefferson and Alyssa Bethke

The Relationship Journal by Catherine Greer
5 min
A couples therapy workbook for communication and connection
Catherine Greer

The Truth About Love by Patricia Love
5 min
The science behind attraction, satisfaction, and lasting relationships
Patricia Love

Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel
5 min
Exploring desire, intimacy, and sexuality in long-term relationships
Esther Perel

The Secrets of Happy Families by Bruce Feiler
5 min
Strategies for creating stronger family bonds and relationships
Bruce Feiler

Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerichs
5 min
Understanding the different emotional needs of men and women
Emerson Eggerichs

Communication in Marriage by Marcus and Ashley Kusi
6 min
Practical ways to improve communication in your marriage
Marcus and Ashley Kusi

Why Marriages Succeed or Fail by John Gottman
5 min
Predicting the success or failure of marriages based on interaction patterns
John Gottman

The Good Marriage by Judith S. Wallerstein
5 min
How and why love lasts based on a landmark study
Judith S. Wallerstein

Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Got Married by Gary Chapman
6 min
Preparing for marriage and avoiding common pitfalls
Gary Chapman

Boundaries in Marriage by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
5 min
Understanding and establishing healthy boundaries in marriage
Henry Cloud and John Townsend

His Needs, Her Needs by Willard F. Harley Jr.
6 min
Building an affair-proof marriage by meeting emotional needs
Willard F. Harley Jr.

Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay by Mira Kirshenbaum
5 min
A step-by-step guide to deciding whether to stay in or leave a relationship
Mira Kirshenbaum

Should I Get Married? by M. Blaine Smith
6 min
Making the decision about marriage and choosing the right partner
M. Blaine Smith

What Makes Love Last? by John Gottman
7 min
Building trust and avoiding betrayal in relationships
John Gottman

The Seven Big Myths about Marriage by Christopher Kaczor
5 min
Addressing common misconceptions about marriage
Christopher Kaczor

Love Must Be Tough by James Dobson
5 min
New hope for marriages in crisis and protecting your marriage
James Dobson

The Marriage Challenge by Art and Laraine Bennett
5 min
A guide for strengthening your marriage based on personality types
Art and Laraine Bennett

ScreamFree Marriage by Hal Edward Runkel
5 min
Calming down, growing up, and getting closer in relationships
Hal Edward Runkel

Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix
6 min
A guide for couples to transform conflict into connection and intimacy
Harville Hendrix

After the Affair by Janis A. Spring
5 min
Healing the pain and rebuilding trust after infidelity
Janis A. Spring

The Divorce Remedy by Michele Weiner Davis
6 min
Proven techniques for saving and improving your marriage
Michele Weiner Davis

When Sorry Isn’t Enough by Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas
6 min
Making things right in your relationships through apology
Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas

Emotional Intelligence for Children by Lawrence E. Shapiro
5 min
A guide to developing children’s EQ
Lawrence E. Shapiro

Leading with Emotional Courage by Peter Bregman
6 min
How to have hard conversations, create accountability, and inspire action
Peter Bregman

Becoming Emotionally Whole by Charles Stanley
6 min
Change your thoughts to be happier and healthier
Charles Stanley

Emotional Freedom by Judith Orloff
5 min
Liberate yourself from negative emotions and transform your life
Judith Orloff

The Language of Emotions by Karla McLaren
5 min
What your feelings are trying to tell you
Karla McLaren

The Emotional Intelligence Training Company by Rachel Green
4 min
A guide to implementing EQ training in organizations
Rachel Green

The EQ Difference by Adele B. Lynn
5 min
A powerful plan for putting emotional intelligence to work
Adele B. Lynn

Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
5 min
Mapping meaningful connections and the language of human experience
Brene Brown

The Science of Trust by John Gottman
5 min
Emotional attunement for couples
John Gottman

The EQ Leader by Steven J. Stein
5 min
Instilling passion, creating shared goals, and building meaningful organizations
Steven J. Stein

The Power of Emotional Intelligence by Roger Reece
5 min
How to succeed in leadership with EQ
Roger Reece

The Power of Empathy by Arthur P. Ciaramicoli
5 min
A practical guide to creating intimacy, self-understanding, and lasting love
Arthur P. Ciaramicoli

Emotional Intelligence for Dummies by Steven J. Stein
5 min
A practical guide to improving your EQ
Steven J. Stein

Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers by Anthony Mersino
5 min
The people skills you need to achieve outstanding results
Anthony Mersino

The Emotionally Intelligent Manager by David R. Caruso and Peter Salovey
5 min
How to develop and use the four key emotional skills of leadership
David R. Caruso and Peter Salovey

The Emotional Intelligence Revolution by Cary Cherniss
5 min
How EQ is transforming organizations and leadership
Cary Cherniss

Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by John Gottman
6 min
The heart of parenting
John Gottman

The Emotional Life of Your Brain by Richard J. Davidson
5 min
How its unique patterns affect how you think, feel, and live
Richard J. Davidson

Emotional Intelligence in the Digital Age by James Bradford
5 min
Navigating emotions in a technology-driven world
James Bradford

Emotional Intelligence in Education by Kateryna Keefer
5 min
Integrating research with practice
Kateryna Keefer

HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Emotional Intelligence by Harvard Business Review
5 min
Essential reading on emotional intelligence in business
Harvard Business Review

The Emotional Intelligence Leader by Patrick Lencioni
5 min
Leading with emotional intelligence in the workplace
Patrick Lencioni

Emotional Value by Janelle Barlow and Dianna Maul
5 min
Creating strong bonds with your customers
Janelle Barlow and Dianna Maul

Emotional Agility by Susan David
5 min
Get unstuck, change, and thrive in work and life
Susan David

The Book of Human Emotions by Tiffany Watt Smith
6 min
From ambiguphobia to umpty - 154 words from around the world for how we feel
Tiffany Watt Smith

Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett
6 min
Unlocking the power of emotions to help ourselves and our children thrive
Marc Brackett

The EQ Interview by Adele B. Lynn
5 min
Finding employees with high emotional intelligence
Adele B. Lynn

The Emotional Quotient by Robert Cooper
5 min
Developing your emotional intelligence for success
Robert Cooper

The Emotional Intelligence of Teams by Vanessa Urch Druskat
6 min
Understanding and developing the behaviors of successful teams
Vanessa Urch Druskat

The Emotional Intelligence Activity Book by Adele B. Lynn
4 min
50 activities for promoting EQ at work
Adele B. Lynn

The Self-Aware Leader by Daniel Goleman and Robert Kaplan
5 min
Play to your strengths and lead like a champion
Daniel Goleman and Robert Kaplan

The Emotion Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson
5 min
How to release your trapped emotions for abundant health
Dr. Bradley Nelson

The EQ Edge by Steven J. Stein and Howard E. Book
5 min
Emotional intelligence and your success
Steven J. Stein and Howard E. Book

Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves
4 min
Strategies for increasing your emotional intelligence with the four core skills
Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves

Emotional Intelligence for Sales Success by Colleen Stanley
6 min
Connect with customers and get results
Colleen Stanley

Emotional Intelligence at Work by Hendrie Weisinger
5 min
The untapped edge for success
Hendrie Weisinger

The Emotional Intelligence Skills Assessment by Steven J. Stein
5 min
Participant workbook
Steven J. Stein

The Science of Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson
5 min
Understanding the brain and its emotional architecture
Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson

Emotional First Aid by Guy Winch
5 min
Practical strategies for treating failure, rejection, guilt, and other everyday psychological injuries
Guy Winch

The Social and Emotional Learning Playbook by Nancy Frey
5 min
A guide to developing students’ emotional intelligence
Nancy Frey

The Heart and Science of Teaching by C. Bobbi Hansen
5 min
Transformative applications of emotional intelligence in education
C. Bobbi Hansen

The Emotional Intelligence Quick Book by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves
5 min
Everything you need to know to put your EQ to work
Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves

Building Emotional Intelligence by Linda Lantieri
5 min
Techniques to build inner strength in children
Linda Lantieri

Emotional Intelligence and Mental Health by James Parker
5 min
The link between EQ and psychological well-being
James Parker

Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman
4 min
The book that redefined intelligence and success
Daniel Goleman

Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence by Jon Kabat-Zinn
5 min
The intersection of mindfulness and EQ
Jon Kabat-Zinn

Social Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
6 min
The revolutionary new science of human relationships
Daniel Goleman

The Heart of Social Psychology by John G. Holmes
4 min
A backstage view of a passionate science
John G. Holmes

Working with Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
4 min
Applying emotional intelligence principles to achieve success in the workplace
Daniel Goleman

The 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma
6 min
Own your morning, improve your life
Robin Sharma

Time Management from the Inside Out by Julie Morgenstern
5 min
The foolproof system for taking control of your schedule
Julie Morgenstern

Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith
5 min
Creating behavior that lasts, becoming the person you want to be
Marshall Goldsmith

Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin
6 min
Mastering the habits of our everyday lives
Gretchen Rubin

Shorter by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang
5 min
Work better, smarter, and less - here’s how
Alex Soojung-Kim Pang

Switch by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
5 min
How to change things when change is hard
Chip Heath and Dan Heath

High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard
5 min
How extraordinary people become that way
Brendon Burchard

168 Hours by Laura Vanderkam
5 min
You have more time than you think - how to make the most of it
Laura Vanderkam

Indistractable by Nir Eyal
6 min
How to control your attention and choose your life
Nir Eyal

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
6 min
Break through blocks and win your inner creative battles
Steven Pressfield

The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch
4 min
The secret to achieving more with less
Richard Koch

The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
5 min
Small, smart choices + consistency + time = significant results
Darren Hardy

Make Your Bed by William H. McRaven
5 min
Little things that can change your life and maybe the world
William H. McRaven

Make It Stick by Peter C. Brown
6 min
The science of successful learning and habit formation
Peter C. Brown

The Effective Executive by Peter F. Drucker
5 min
The definitive guide to getting the right things done
Peter F. Drucker

Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy
5 min
21 great ways to stop procrastinating and get more done in less time
Brian Tracy

The Now Habit by Neil Fiore
6 min
A strategic program for overcoming procrastination
Neil Fiore

Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg
5 min
The secrets of being productive in life and business
Charles Duhigg

Getting Results the Agile Way by J.D. Meier
4 min
A personal results system for work and life
J.D. Meier

Willpower by Roy F. Baumeister and John Tierney
5 min
Rediscovering the greatest human strength
Roy F. Baumeister and John Tierney

Rest by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang
6 min
Why you get more done when you work less
Alex Soojung-Kim Pang

The One Thing by Gary Keller
6 min
Focusing on the single most important task for extraordinary results
Gary Keller

Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt
6 min
A total productivity system to achieve more by doing less
Michael Hyatt

Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt
6 min
A 5-step plan for achieving your most important goals
Michael Hyatt

Deep Work by Cal Newport
5 min
Rules for focused success in a distracted world and achieving peak productivity
Cal Newport

The Time-Block Planner by Cal Newport
6 min
A daily method for deep work in a distracted world
Cal Newport

The Simple Guide to a Minimalist Life by Leo Babauta
5 min
Simplifying your life to focus on what truly matters
Leo Babauta

Essentialism by Greg McKeown
6 min
The disciplined pursuit of less but better, focusing on what truly matters
Greg McKeown

Peak Performance by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness
5 min
Elevate your game, avoid burnout, and thrive with the new science of success
Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
5 min
Why habits exist and how they can be changed, backed by scientific discoveries
Charles Duhigg

Zen to Done by Leo Babauta
6 min
The ultimate simple productivity system
Leo Babauta

Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
5 min
Time management for mortals
Oliver Burkeman

Atomic Habits by James Clear
5 min
Comprehensive guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones through small changes
James Clear

Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
5 min
The psychology of optimal experience and peak performance
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Getting Things Done by David Allen
9 min
The art of stress-free productivity through effective organization and task management
David Allen

Make Time by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky
6 min
How to focus on what matters every day
Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky

Mindset by Carol S. Dweck
6 min
The new psychology of success through developing a growth mindset
Carol S. Dweck

Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey
5 min
How to be more productive in a world of distraction
Chris Bailey

The Achievement Habit by Bernard Roth
5 min
Stop wishing, start doing, and take command of your life
Bernard Roth

The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal
5 min
How self-control works, why it matters, and what you can do to get more of it
Kelly McGonigal

The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey
5 min
Accomplishing more by managing your time, attention, and energy
Chris Bailey

The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande
5 min
How to get things right using the power of checklists
Atul Gawande

The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, and Jim Huling
5 min
Achieving your wildly important goals
Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, and Jim Huling

The Practice by Seth Godin
5 min
Shipping creative work and building productive habits
Seth Godin

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
5 min
Powerful lessons in personal change and effectiveness
Stephen Covey

Mini Habits by Stephen Guise
6 min
Smaller habits, bigger results
Stephen Guise

Good Habits, Bad Habits by Wendy Wood
6 min
The science of making positive changes that stick
Wendy Wood

The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll
6 min
Track the past, order the present, design the future
Ryder Carroll

Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg
5 min
The small changes that change everything
BJ Fogg

The Organized Mind by Daniel J. Levitin
5 min
Thinking straight in the age of information overload
Daniel J. Levitin

Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
5 min
Choosing a focused life in a noisy world
Cal Newport

When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink
6 min
Scientific understanding of the best time to do everything
Daniel H. Pink

Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
5 min
Understanding the two systems that drive the way we think
Daniel Kahneman

Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely
5 min
The hidden forces that shape our decisions
Dan Ariely

Learned Optimism by Martin E.P. Seligman
5 min
How to change your mind and your life through positive psychology
Martin E.P. Seligman

The Confidence Game by Maria Konnikova
5 min
Understanding why we fall for deception
Maria Konnikova

Nudge by Richard H. Thaler
5 min
Improving decisions about health, wealth, and happiness
Richard H. Thaler

The Antidote by Oliver Burkeman
5 min
Happiness for people who can’t stand positive thinking
Oliver Burkeman

The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle
5 min
Unlocking the secret of skill in sports, art, music, math, and more
Daniel Coyle

The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor
5 min
The seven principles of positive psychology
Shawn Achor

The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz
5 min
Why more is less in modern life
Barry Schwartz

Quiet: The Power of Introverts by Susan Cain
5 min
Understanding and harnessing the strengths of introverts
Susan Cain

The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli
5 min
Better thinking through cognitive science
Rolf Dobelli

The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt
5 min
Finding modern truth in ancient wisdom
Jonathan Haidt

Drive by Daniel H. Pink
5 min
The surprising truth about what motivates us
Daniel H. Pink

The Power of Different by Gail Saltz
5 min
The link between disorder and genius
Gail Saltz

Flourish by Martin E.P. Seligman
5 min
A visionary new understanding of happiness and well-being
Martin E.P. Seligman

Superforecasting by Philip E. Tetlock
5 min
The art and science of prediction
Philip E. Tetlock

The Undoing Project by Michael Lewis
5 min
A friendship that changed our minds
Michael Lewis

Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Anders Ericsson
5 min
Understanding how to achieve excellence through deliberate practice
Anders Ericsson

The Road to Character by David Brooks
5 min
Building rich inner lives marked by humility and moral depth
David Brooks

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
5 min
Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma
Bessel van der Kolk

The Power of Meaning by Emily Esfahani Smith
5 min
Finding fulfillment in a world obsessed with happiness
Emily Esfahani Smith

Think Again by Adam Grant
5 min
The power of knowing what you don’t know
Adam Grant

Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
5 min
Why it can matter more than IQ
Daniel Goleman

The Happiness of Pursuit by Chris Guillebeau
5 min
Finding the quest that will bring purpose to your life
Chris Guillebeau

The Molecule of More by Daniel Z. Lieberman
5 min
How dopamine drives human behavior
Daniel Z. Lieberman

Range by David Epstein
5 min
Why generalists triumph in a specialized world
David Epstein

The Mind’s Eye by Oliver Sacks
5 min
How the brain processes visual information
Oliver Sacks

The Science of Well-Being by Tal Ben-Shahar
5 min
Understanding what makes life worth living
Tal Ben-Shahar

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
6 min
Why passion and resilience are the secrets to success
Angela Duckworth

Mind Over Mind by Chris Berdik
5 min
The surprising power of expectations
Chris Berdik

The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz
5 min
Managing energy, not time, is the key to performance
Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz

The Psychology of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden
5 min
Understanding and developing healthy self-esteem
Nathaniel Branden

The Shallows by Nicholas Carr
5 min
What the Internet is doing to our brains
Nicholas Carr

The Psychology of Intelligence by Jean Piaget
4 min
Understanding cognitive development and learning
Jean Piaget

The Mind of the Leader by Rasmus Hougaard
5 min
How to lead yourself, your people, and your organization
Rasmus Hougaard

The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt
5 min
Why good people are divided by politics and religion
Jonathan Haidt

Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert
5 min
Why we’re so bad at predicting what will make us happy
Daniel Gilbert

The Optimism Bias by Tali Sharot
5 min
Why we’re wired to look on the bright side
Tali Sharot

The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigal
5 min
Why stress is good for you
Kelly McGonigal

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck
5 min
Understanding and developing a growth mindset for success
Carol S. Dweck

The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
5 min
Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness
Morgan Housel

Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
5 min
Understanding and achieving optimal experiences
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Authentic Happiness by Martin E.P. Seligman
5 min
Using positive psychology to realize your potential
Martin E.P. Seligman

The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini
5 min
Understanding the psychology of influence
Robert B. Cialdini

Incognito by David Eagleman
4 min
The secret lives of the brain
David Eagleman

The Owner’s Manual for the Brain by Pierce J. Howard
5 min
Everyday applications of neuroscience
Pierce J. Howard

Subliminal by Leonard Mlodinow
6 min
How your unconscious mind rules your behavior
Leonard Mlodinow

The Emotional Brain by Joseph LeDoux
5 min
The mysterious nature of emotional life
Joseph LeDoux

Originals by Adam Grant
5 min
How non-conformists move the world
Adam Grant

Zero to One by Peter Thiel
5 min
Notes on startups, or how to build the future
Peter Thiel

Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson
5 min
Change the way you work forever
Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson

The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau
5 min
Reinvent the way you make a living, do what you love
Chris Guillebeau

The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins
5 min
Critical success strategies for new leaders at all levels
Michael D. Watkins

Scale by Geoffrey West
5 min
The universal laws of growth, innovation, sustainability, and the pace of life
Geoffrey West

Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh
5 min
A path to profits, passion, and purpose
Tony Hsieh

The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen
5 min
When new technologies cause great firms to fail
Clayton M. Christensen

Company of One by Paul Jarvis
6 min
Why staying small is the next big thing for business
Paul Jarvis

Traction by Gabriel Weinberg and Justin Mares
6 min
How any startup can achieve explosive customer growth
Gabriel Weinberg and Justin Mares

Lean Analytics by Alistair Croll and Benjamin Yoskovitz
5 min
Use data to build a better startup faster
Alistair Croll and Benjamin Yoskovitz

Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull
5 min
Overcoming the unseen forces that stand in the way of true inspiration
Ed Catmull

The Power of Broke by Daymond John
5 min
How empty pockets, a tight budget, and a hunger for success can become your greatest competitive advantage
Daymond John

The Alliance by Reid Hoffman
5 min
Managing talent in the networked age
Reid Hoffman

The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
6 min
Why most small businesses don’t work and what to do about it
Michael E. Gerber

Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey A. Moore
5 min
Marketing and selling disruptive products to mainstream customers
Geoffrey A. Moore

The Phoenix Project by Gene Kim
5 min
A novel about IT, DevOps, and helping your business win
Gene Kim

The Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman
5 min
Master the art of business without the cost of business school
Josh Kaufman

High Output Management by Andrew S. Grove
5 min
How to create and manage effective organizations
Andrew S. Grove

Principles by Ray Dalio
5 min
Life and work principles that shape successful careers
Ray Dalio

Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne
5 min
How to create uncontested market space and make competition irrelevant
W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne

Business Model Generation by Alexander Osterwalder
5 min
A handbook for visionaries, game changers, and challengers
Alexander Osterwalder

So Good They Can’t Ignore You by Cal Newport
5 min
Why skills trump passion in the quest for work you love
Cal Newport

The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
5 min
How today’s entrepreneurs use continuous innovation to create successful businesses
Eric Ries

The 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss
5 min
Escape 9-5, live anywhere, and join the new rich
Timothy Ferriss

The Innovator’s Solution by Clayton M. Christensen
5 min
Creating and sustaining successful growth
Clayton M. Christensen

The Founder’s Dilemmas by Noam Wasserman
5 min
Anticipating and avoiding the pitfalls that can sink a startup
Noam Wasserman

Built to Last by Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras
5 min
Successful habits of visionary companies
Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras

Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
5 min
A memoir by the creator of Nike
Phil Knight

Hooked by Nir Eyal
6 min
How to build habit-forming products
Nir Eyal

Start Small, Stay Small by Rob Walling
6 min
A developer’s guide to launching a startup
Rob Walling

The Design of Business by Roger Martin
5 min
Why design thinking is the next competitive advantage
Roger Martin

Sprint by Jake Knapp
5 min
How to solve big problems and test new ideas in just five days
Jake Knapp

The Third Wave by Steve Case
5 min
An entrepreneur’s vision of the future
Steve Case

Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
7 min
A powerful exploration of race and identity through the journey of an unnamed African American narrator.
Ralph Ellison

2666 by Roberto Bolaño
6 min
A sprawling novel centered around unsolved murders in a Mexican border town.
Roberto Bolaño

Absalom, Absalom! by William Faulkner
6 min
The complex story of Thomas Sutpen’s attempt to create a dynasty in the American South.
William Faulkner

Snow by Orhan Pamuk
7 min
A poet investigates suicide among young women in a Turkish town.
Orhan Pamuk

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
7 min
The journey of young Huck Finn and runaway slave Jim down the Mississippi River.
Mark Twain

The Radetzky March by Joseph Roth
7 min
The decline of the Austro-Hungarian Empire through three generations.
Joseph Roth

The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood
7 min
A novel within a novel about love, betrayal, and family secrets.
Margaret Atwood

The Tartar Steppe by Dino Buzzati
7 min
A military officer wastes his life waiting for an enemy that never comes.
Dino Buzzati

The Good Soldier by Ford Madox Ford
7 min
The tragic tale of two wealthy couples told by an unreliable narrator.
Ford Madox Ford

The Red and the Black by Stendhal
7 min
The rise and fall of Julien Sorel in post-Napoleonic France.
Stendhal

Spring Flowers, Spring Frost by Ismail Kadare
7 min
Love and myth in post-communist Albania.
Ismail Kadare

The Man of Feeling by Javier Marías
6 min
An opera singer reflects on a past love affair.
Javier Marías

The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck
6 min
A Chinese farmer’s rise from poverty to wealth.
Pearl S. Buck

The Opposing Shore by Julien Gracq
7 min
A diplomat’s wait for war in an imaginary Mediterranean country.
Julien Gracq

Mating by Norman Rush
6 min
An anthropologist’s pursuit of a utopian leader in Botswana.
Norman Rush

The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera
6 min
Love and politics in Prague during the Soviet invasion.
Milan Kundera

The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu
5 min
The world’s first novel, following the romantic life of Prince Genji in imperial Japan.
Murasaki Shikibu

White Teeth by Zadie Smith
6 min
The intersecting lives of two families in multicultural London.
Zadie Smith

Memoirs of Hadrian by Marguerite Yourcenar
6 min
A fictional autobiography of the Roman Emperor Hadrian.
Marguerite Yourcenar

The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann
6 min
Hans Castorp’s seven-year stay in a tuberculosis sanatorium before World War I.
Thomas Mann

The Master by Colm Tóibín
6 min
A fictional account of Henry James’s life and artistic development.
Colm Tóibín

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz
7 min
A Dominican-American nerd’s quest for love and the family curse.
Junot Díaz

Pedro Páramo by Juan Rulfo
7 min
A man’s search for his father in a ghost town populated by spirits.
Juan Rulfo

Ulysses by James Joyce
6 min
A modernist novel following Leopold Bloom through Dublin on June 16, 1904, paralleling Homer’s Odyssey in structure and themes.
James Joyce

The Box Man by Kōbō Abe
7 min
A man who lives in a cardboard box observes society from the margins.
Kōbō Abe

JR by William Gaddis
7 min
An 11-year-old builds a financial empire through payphone calls.
William Gaddis

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
7 min
A young bride haunted by her husband’s first wife at Manderley.
Daphne du Maurier

The Trial by Franz Kafka
6 min
The surreal story of Josef K., prosecuted by a remote authority without knowing his crime.
Franz Kafka

Under the Volcano by Malcolm Lowry
5 min
The last day in the life of an alcoholic British consul in Mexico.
Malcolm Lowry

The Leopard by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa
6 min
A Sicilian prince witnessing the decline of his class during Italian unification.
Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa

Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
7 min
Janie Crawford’s quest for identity and love in the American South.
Zora Neale Hurston

The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen
6 min
The story of the Lambert family’s struggles in late 20th-century America.
Jonathan Franzen

The Man Without Qualities by Robert Musil
5 min
A philosophical novel set in Vienna before World War I, exploring modern life’s complexities.
Robert Musil

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
6 min
The story of alienated teenager Holden Caulfield’s three-day journey through New York City.
J.D. Salinger

The Hour of the Star by Clarice Lispector
7 min
A meditation on writing and the life of a poor Brazilian girl.
Clarice Lispector

The Call of the Wild by Jack London
6 min
A domesticated dog’s journey to become a wild animal in the Yukon.
Jack London

The Time of the Hero by Mario Vargas Llosa
5 min
Violence and corruption in a Peruvian military academy.
Mario Vargas Llosa

The Rainbow by D.H. Lawrence
6 min
Three generations of the Brangwen family and their sexual and emotional relationships.
D.H. Lawrence

Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy
6 min
A violent western following the Kid through the American-Mexican borderlands.
Cormac McCarthy

Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih
6 min
A Sudanese man’s experiences between his village and London.
Tayeb Salih

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
6 min
A witty romance centering on Elizabeth Bennet and her prejudiced relationship with the proud Mr. Darcy.
Jane Austen

The Waves by Virginia Woolf
6 min
The intertwined lives of six friends told through soliloquies.
Virginia Woolf

The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco
8 min
A medieval murder set in an Italian monastery.
Umberto Eco

Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
6 min
The controversial story of Humbert Humbert’s obsession with young Dolores Haze, told in brilliant prose.
Vladimir Nabokov

The Sleepwalkers by Hermann Broch
8 min
A trilogy about the disintegration of values in modern Europe.
Hermann Broch

The Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolaño
7 min
A group of young poets’ quest across Mexico and Europe.
Roberto Bolaño

The Emigrants by W.G. Sebald
7 min
Four linked narratives about German-Jewish emigrants.
W.G. Sebald

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
7 min
A powerful examination of racial injustice in the American South through the eyes of young Scout Finch.
Harper Lee

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
7 min
A dystopian love story about clones raised for organ donation.
Kazuo Ishiguro

The Known World by Edward P. Jones
7 min
The story of a black slave owner in antebellum Virginia.
Edward P. Jones

Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
7 min
Marlow’s journey up the Congo River and his encounter with the mysterious Kurtz.
Joseph Conrad

The Cairo Trilogy by Naguib Mahfouz
6 min
Three generations of a Cairo family through Egypt’s modernization.
Naguib Mahfouz

Jakob von Gunten by Robert Walser
6 min
A young man’s experiences at a school for servants.
Robert Walser

Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys
7 min
The backstory of Rochester’s mad wife from Jane Eyre.
Jean Rhys

The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende
6 min
Three generations of the Trueba family in Chile.
Isabel Allende

The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge by Rainer Maria Rilke
7 min
A young poet’s observations and reflections in Paris.
Rainer Maria Rilke

The Garden of Forking Paths by Jorge Luis Borges
6 min
A collection of philosophical and metaphysical short stories.
Jorge Luis Borges

The Alexandria Quartet by Lawrence Durrell
7 min
Four interconnected novels set in Alexandria, exploring love and modern life.
Lawrence Durrell

The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri
6 min
An epic poem following Dante’s journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise.
Dante Alighieri

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
7 min
A portrait of the Jazz Age through the story of mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his obsession with Daisy Buchanan.
F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Dead Father by Donald Barthelme
2 min
A surreal journey dragging a giant father figure across a landscape.
Donald Barthelme

In Search of Lost Time by Marcel Proust
6 min
A seven-volume masterpiece exploring memory, time, and social life in late 19th-century French high society.
Marcel Proust

The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane
7 min
A young soldier’s experience in the American Civil War.
Stephen Crane

The Lost Steps by Alejo Carpentier
6 min
A composer’s journey into the South American jungle.
Alejo Carpentier

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
7 min
A man stays eternally young while his portrait ages and shows his corruption.
Oscar Wilde

The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky
6 min
A philosophical novel exploring faith, doubt, and morality through the story of four brothers.
Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Adventures of Augie March by Saul Bellow
6 min
A picaresque novel about a young man’s adventures in Depression-era Chicago.
Saul Bellow

The Stranger by Albert Camus
7 min
An exploration of existentialism through Meursault’s indifference to his mother’s death and subsequent murder.
Albert Camus

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami
7 min
A surreal story of a man searching for his missing wife in Tokyo.
Haruki Murakami

Middlemarch by George Eliot
6 min
A study of provincial life following many characters in the fictional town of Middlemarch.
George Eliot

Berlin Alexanderplatz by Alfred Döblin
6 min
The story of an ex-convict struggling to survive in 1920s Berlin.
Alfred Döblin

Mason & Dixon by Thomas Pynchon
6 min
The surveyors who drew the Mason-Dixon line in colonial America.
Thomas Pynchon

Three Trapped Tigers by Guillermo Cabrera Infante
7 min
A kaleidoscopic view of pre-revolutionary Havana nightlife.
Guillermo Cabrera Infante

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
6 min
The story of Okonkwo and the impact of British colonialism on Nigerian Igbo society.
Chinua Achebe

The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
6 min
Twins growing up in Kerala, India, amid political and social upheaval.
Arundhati Roy

The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James
7 min
Isabel Archer’s journey from America to Europe and her fateful marriage to Gilbert Osmond.
Henry James

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
6 min
The Joad family’s journey to California during the Great Depression.
John Steinbeck

Journey to the End of the Night by Louis-Ferdinand Céline
7 min
A cynical doctor’s experiences through war, colonialism, and America.
Louis-Ferdinand Céline

Henderson the Rain King by Saul Bellow
7 min
A wealthy American’s spiritual quest in Africa.
Saul Bellow

Atonement by Ian McEwan
5 min
The consequences of a young girl’s false accusation.
Ian McEwan

The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
6 min
Switched identities and institutionalization.
Wilkie Collins

Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov
6 min
A 999-line poem with a delusional commentary by an unreliable narrator.
Vladimir Nabokov

Life: A User’s Manual by Georges Perec
5 min
Interconnected stories about the inhabitants of a Parisian apartment building.
Georges Perec

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
7 min
A dystopian novel about a woman forced into reproductive servitude in a theocratic America.
Margaret Atwood

Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie
6 min
Children born at India’s independence with magical powers.
Salman Rushdie

The Awakening by Kate Chopin
8 min
A woman’s sexual and spiritual awakening in Creole society.
Kate Chopin

1984 by George Orwell
6 min
A dystopian novel about totalitarian surveillance society and one man’s futile attempt to rebel against it.
George Orwell

As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner
6 min
The Bundren family’s journey to bury their mother Addie.
William Faulkner

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
6 min
An epic fantasy trilogy about the quest to destroy the One Ring and defeat the Dark Lord Sauron.
J.R.R. Tolkien

The Color Purple by Alice Walker
7 min
The story of Celie, an African American woman in the South, told through her letters to God.
Alice Walker

The Sea, The Sea by Iris Murdoch
7 min
A retired theater director’s obsessive love and self-deception.
Iris Murdoch

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
6 min
A dystopian vision of a future society controlled through pleasure and conditioning.
Aldous Huxley

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
7 min
Love and sacrifice during the French Revolution.
Charles Dickens

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark
6 min
An unconventional teacher’s influence on her students in 1930s Edinburgh.
Muriel Spark

Closely Watched Trains by Bohumil Hrabal
7 min
A young railway worker’s coming of age during Nazi occupation.
Bohumil Hrabal

Gravity’s Rainbow by Thomas Pynchon
6 min
A complex novel about V-2 rockets and paranoia in World War II.
Thomas Pynchon

The Book of Disquiet by Fernando Pessoa
6 min
A fragmentary masterpiece about the life of a Lisbon clerk.
Fernando Pessoa

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
7 min
Gregor Samsa wakes up one morning transformed into a giant insect.
Franz Kafka

The Golden Notebook by Doris Lessing
6 min
A writer’s attempt to make sense of her life through multiple notebooks.
Doris Lessing

The Death of Virgil by Hermann Broch
6 min
The last hours of the Roman poet Virgil’s life.
Hermann Broch

On the Road by Jack Kerouac
7 min
The adventures of Sal Paradise and Dean Moriarty across America.
Jack Kerouac

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë
7 min
A woman’s escape from an abusive marriage.
Anne Brontë

Auto-da-Fé by Elias Canetti
7 min
A reclusive scholar’s descent into madness.
Elias Canetti

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
6 min
A semi-autobiographical novel about a young woman’s descent into mental illness.
Sylvia Plath

American Pastoral by Philip Roth
7 min
The story of a successful businessman whose life is ruined by his daughter’s political terrorism.
Philip Roth

The Tin Drum by Günter Grass
6 min
The story of Oskar, who decides to stop growing at age three, set against the rise of Nazism.
Günter Grass

The Bridge on the Drina by Ivo Andrić
7 min
Four centuries of Bosnian history centered around a bridge.
Ivo Andrić

The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
9 min
A butler reflects on his life of service in post-war England.
Kazuo Ishiguro

Dictionary of the Khazars by Milorad Pavić
6 min
A lexicon novel about the conversion of the Khazar people.
Milorad Pavić

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
6 min
The story of an orphan girl’s journey to adulthood and her complex relationship with Mr. Rochester.
Charlotte Brontë

The Day of the Locust by Nathanael West
7 min
Hollywood’s darker side during the Great Depression.
Nathanael West

Hopscotch by Julio Cortázar
6 min
An experimental novel that can be read in multiple orders.
Julio Cortázar

The Glass Bead Game by Hermann Hesse
7 min
A future intellectual society dedicated to mathematical and musical game.
Hermann Hesse

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
7 min
Hester Prynne’s punishment for adultery in Puritan Boston.
Nathaniel Hawthorne

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey
6 min
The struggle between Randle McMurphy and Nurse Ratched in a mental institution.
Ken Kesey

The Temple of Dawn by Yukio Mishima
6 min
Part of the Sea of Fertility tetralogy exploring reincarnation.
Yukio Mishima

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
7 min
A psychological thriller about a poor student who commits murder and grapples with guilt, morality, and redemption.
Fyodor Dostoevsky

Native Son by Richard Wright
7 min
The tragic story of Bigger Thomas in racist 1930s Chicago.
Richard Wright

Beloved by Toni Morrison
7 min
A powerful ghost story about slavery’s impact, based on the true story of Margaret Garner.
Toni Morrison

Independent People by Halldór Laxness
7 min
An Icelandic sheep farmer’s stubborn quest for independence.
Halldór Laxness

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
6 min
A satirical anti-war novel set during World War II, following bombardier John Yossarian.
Joseph Heller

The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner
7 min
The decline of the Compson family told through multiple narratives and stream of consciousness.
William Faulkner

The Obscene Bird of Night by José Donoso
7 min
A surreal Chilean novel about identity and transformation.
José Donoso

A Passage to India by E.M. Forster
7 min
The relationship between Indians and British colonials in the 1920s.
E.M. Forster

The Piano Teacher by Elfriede Jelinek
7 min
A disturbing exploration of power, sexuality, and violence in Vienna.
Elfriede Jelinek

Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert
6 min
The tragic story of Emma Bovary’s attempts to escape her boring provincial life through romance and spending.
Gustave Flaubert

The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov
6 min
A satirical fantasy about the Devil’s visit to atheistic Soviet Moscow.
Mikhail Bulgakov

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
7 min
The tragic story of a married aristocrat and her affair with Count Vronsky, set against 19th-century Russian society.
Leo Tolstoy

A House for Mr. Biswas by V.S. Naipaul
7 min
The struggle of a Trinidad-based Indian man to achieve independence and identity.
V.S. Naipaul

If on a winter’s night a traveler by Italo Calvino
6 min
A postmodern novel about reading novels.
Italo Calvino

The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer
6 min
A collection of stories told by pilgrims traveling to Canterbury.
Geoffrey Chaucer

Zeno’s Conscience by Italo Svevo
6 min
A man’s self-deceptive attempts to quit smoking and understand his life.
Italo Svevo

One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez
6 min
The multi-generational saga of the Buendía family in the mythical town of Macondo, blending magical realism with Colombian history.
Gabriel García Márquez

Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter by Mario Vargas Llosa
7 min
A young writer’s romance with his aunt and friendship with a soap opera writer.
Mario Vargas Llosa

Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes
6 min
A masterpiece of Spanish literature about an elderly gentleman who becomes so obsessed with chivalric romances that he loses his sanity and decides to become a knight-errant.
Miguel de Cervantes

Terra Nostra by Carlos Fuentes
6 min
A complex novel spanning Mexican history and beyond.
Carlos Fuentes

Austerlitz by W.G. Sebald
7 min
A meditation on memory and loss through the story of a man discovering his Jewish heritage.
W.G. Sebald

Lord of the Flies by William Golding
6 min
British schoolboys stranded on an island descend into savagery.
William Golding

Moby-Dick by Herman Melville
5 min
The epic tale of Captain Ahab’s obsessive quest for revenge against the white whale that bit off his leg.
Herman Melville

The Tunnel by William H. Gass
5 min
A professor writing about Nazi Germany confronts his own prejudices and darkness.
William H. Gass

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
6 min
An epic tale following five aristocratic families through the French invasion of Russia, exploring themes of love, war, and human nature.
Leo Tolstoy

The Odyssey by Homer
6 min
The epic journey of Odysseus returning home after the Trojan War.
Homer

Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf
6 min
A day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway as she prepares for a party in post-WWI London.
Virginia Woolf

The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton
7 min
A portrait of desire and betrayal in Gilded Age New York society.
Edith Wharton

The Kingdom of This World by Alejo Carpentier
6 min
The Haitian Revolution told through magical realism.
Alejo Carpentier

Modern Baptists by James Wilcox
6 min
A tragicomic novel about life in small-town Louisiana.
James Wilcox

The Recognitions by William Gaddis
5 min
An exploration of authenticity and forgery in art and life through multiple interconnected stories.
William Gaddis

A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry
6 min
Four characters navigate life during India’s Emergency period.
Rohinton Mistry

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
6 min
An epic tale of revenge and redemption in Napoleonic France.
Alexandre Dumas

Beauty and Sadness by Yasunari Kawabata
7 min
A writer’s past affair haunts his present relationships.
Yasunari Kawabata

Creative Confidence by Tom Kelley and David Kelley
5 min
Unleashing the creative potential within us all
Tom Kelley and David Kelley

The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman
6 min
The psychology of innovative design
Don Norman

The Art of Thought by Graham Wallas
5 min
A pioneering account of the creative process
Graham Wallas

Design-Driven Innovation by Roberto Verganti
5 min
Changing the rules of competition by radically innovating
Roberto Verganti

Damn Good Advice by George Lois
5 min
For people with talent who want to succeed
George Lois

The Art of Innovation by Tom Kelley
6 min
Lessons in creativity from IDEO, America’s leading design firm
Tom Kelley

The Creativity Challenge by Tanner Christensen
5 min
Design, experiment, test, innovate
Tanner Christensen

Creativity by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
5 min
Flow and the psychology of discovery and invention
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

The Art of Creative Thinking by Rod Judkins
5 min
89 ways to see things differently
Rod Judkins

Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon
6 min
10 ways to share your creativity and get discovered
Austin Kleon

The Accidental Creative by Todd Henry
6 min
How to be brilliant at a moment’s notice
Todd Henry

Cracking Creativity by Michael Michalko
5 min
The secrets of creative genius
Michael Michalko

The Back of the Napkin by Dan Roam
4 min
Solving problems and selling ideas with pictures
Dan Roam

Where Good Ideas Come From by Steven Johnson
5 min
The natural history of innovation
Steven Johnson

Conceptual Blockbusting by James L. Adams
5 min
A guide to better ideas
James L. Adams

The Laws of Simplicity by John Maeda
6 min
Design, technology, business, life
John Maeda

The Myths of Innovation by Scott Berkun
5 min
The truth about how innovation really happens
Scott Berkun

Lateral Thinking by Edward de Bono
4 min
Creativity step by step
Edward de Bono

The Innovation Algorithm by Genrich Altshuller
5 min
TRIZ, systematic innovation and technical creativity
Genrich Altshuller

Makers by Chris Anderson
5 min
The new industrial revolution through innovation
Chris Anderson

The Artist’s Journey by Steven Pressfield
6 min
The wake of the hero’s journey and the lifelong pursuit of meaning
Steven Pressfield

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
5 min
Creative living beyond fear and embracing inspiration
Elizabeth Gilbert

The Ten Faces of Innovation by Tom Kelley
6 min
IDEO’s strategies for beating the devil’s advocate
Tom Kelley

The Designful Company by Marty Neumeier
5 min
How to build a culture of nonstop innovation
Marty Neumeier

Innovator’s DNA by Jeff Dyer
5 min
Mastering the five skills of disruptive innovators
Jeff Dyer

A Whack on the Side of the Head by Roger von Oech
5 min
How you can be more creative through mental locks
Roger von Oech

The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp
6 min
Learn it and use it for life
Twyla Tharp

Making Ideas Happen by Scott Belsky
5 min
Overcoming the obstacles between vision and reality
Scott Belsky

Think Like a Designer by Tim Brown
5 min
How design thinking transforms organizations and inspires innovation
Tim Brown

Ignore Everybody by Hugh MacLeod
5 min
And 39 other keys to creativity
Hugh MacLeod

The Creative Brain by Ned Herrmann
5 min
The science of creative thinking
Ned Herrmann

Powers of Two by Joshua Wolf Shenk
5 min
Finding the essence of innovation in creative pairs
Joshua Wolf Shenk

Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
4 min
10 things nobody told you about being creative
Austin Kleon

The Creative Process Illustrated by W. Glenn Griffin
5 min
How advertising’s big ideas are born
W. Glenn Griffin

The Elements of User Experience by Jesse James Garrett
5 min
User-centered design for the web and beyond
Jesse James Garrett

Innovation Games by Luke Hohmann
5 min
Creating breakthrough products through collaborative play
Luke Hohmann

The Creative Mind by Margaret A. Boden
5 min
Myths and mechanisms in creative thinking
Margaret A. Boden

Thinkertoys by Michael Michalko
7 min
A handbook of creative-thinking techniques
Michael Michalko

The Art of Looking Sideways by Alan Fletcher
6 min
The ultimate guide to visual awareness
Alan Fletcher

Gamestorming by Dave Gray
5 min
A playbook for innovators, rulebreakers, and changemakers
Dave Gray

The Innovator’s Way by Peter J. Denning
5 min
Essential practices for successful innovation
Peter J. Denning

Change by Design by Tim Brown
5 min
How design thinking transforms organizations and inspires innovation
Tim Brown

The Psychology of Relationship Success by John Gottman
6 min
Understanding what makes relationships work
John Gottman

The Dance of Connection by Harriet Lerner
5 min
How to talk to someone when you’re mad, hurt, scared, frustrated, insulted, betrayed, or desperate
Harriet Lerner

The Relationship Cure by John Gottman
6 min
A 5-step guide to strengthening your marriage, family, and friendships
John Gottman

Emotional and Sexual Intimacy in Marriage by Marcus and Ashley Kusi
6 min
How to connect or reconnect with your spouse
Marcus and Ashley Kusi

Difficult Conversations by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen
4 min
How to discuss what matters most
Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen

Just Listen by Mark Goulston
6 min
Discover the secret to getting through to absolutely anyone
Mark Goulston

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman
5 min
Research-based principles to build lasting relationships
John Gottman

Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell
5 min
What the most effective people do differently
John C. Maxwell

Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher and William Ury
6 min
Negotiating agreement without giving in
Roger Fisher and William Ury

Conscious Loving by Gay Hendricks and Kathlyn Hendricks
6 min
The journey to co-commitment
Gay Hendricks and Kathlyn Hendricks

Better Relationships by Sarah Rozenthuler
4 min
Practical ways to make your relationships work
Sarah Rozenthuler

Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson
5 min
Seven conversations for a lifetime of love
Sue Johnson

The Like Switch by Jack Schafer
4 min
An ex-FBI agent’s guide to influencing and attracting others
Jack Schafer

The Couple’s Communication Workbook by David Olsen
5 min
Exercises and techniques for developing communication skills
David Olsen

Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott
5 min
Achieving success at work and in life one conversation at a time
Susan Scott

Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
5 min
When to say yes, how to say no to take control of your life
Henry Cloud and John Townsend

The Power of Body Language by Tonya Reiman
6 min
How to succeed in every business and social encounter
Tonya Reiman

The Power of Understanding People by Dave Mitchell
5 min
The key to strengthening relationships at work and home
Dave Mitchell

Relationship Skills Workbook by Julia B. Colwell
5 min
Practical exercises for developing deep relationships
Julia B. Colwell

Games People Play by Eric Berne
5 min
The psychology of human relationships
Eric Berne

Wired for Love by Stan Tatkin
5 min
How understanding your partner’s brain can help you defuse conflicts
Stan Tatkin

Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen
5 min
The science and art of receiving feedback well
Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen

The Power of Connection by Lyn Delmastro-Thomson
5 min
Building trust and authentic relationships
Lyn Delmastro-Thomson

The Art of Talking to Anyone by Rosalie Maggio
6 min
Essential people skills for success in any situation
Rosalie Maggio

The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman
6 min
The secret to love that lasts through understanding different expressions of love
Gary Chapman

Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
5 min
A former FBI hostage negotiator’s guide to high-stakes negotiations
Chris Voss

People Skills by Robert Bolton
5 min
How to assert yourself, listen to others, and resolve conflicts
Robert Bolton

ACT with Love by Russ Harris
5 min
Stop struggling, reconcile differences, and strengthen your relationship
Russ Harris

Words That Change Minds by Shelle Rose Charvet
5 min
The 14 patterns for mastering the language of influence
Shelle Rose Charvet

Say What You Mean by Oren Jay Sofer
5 min
A mindful approach to nonviolent communication
Oren Jay Sofer

The Intimacy Factor by Pia Mellody
5 min
Ground rules for overcoming barriers to connection
Pia Mellody

Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg
6 min
A language of life for creating peaceful solutions
Marshall B. Rosenberg

The Assertiveness Workbook by Randy J. Paterson
5 min
How to express your ideas and stand up for yourself
Randy J. Paterson

Messages by Matthew McKay
5 min
The communication skills book
Matthew McKay

Love Sense by Sue Johnson
6 min
The revolutionary new science of romantic relationships
Sue Johnson

The Truth About Trust by David DeSteno
6 min
How it determines success in life, love, learning, and more
David DeSteno

Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
5 min
The science of adult attachment and how it can help you find and keep love
Amir Levine and Rachel Heller

The Lost Art of Listening by Michael P. Nichols
5 min
How learning to listen can improve relationships
Michael P. Nichols

Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler
5 min
Tools for talking when stakes are high
Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler

What Every Body Is Saying by Joe Navarro
5 min
An ex-FBI agent’s guide to speed-reading people
Joe Navarro

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
7 min
Classic guide to building meaningful relationships and influencing others positively
Dale Carnegie

Talk Like TED by Carmine Gallo
6 min
The 9 public speaking secrets of the world’s top minds
Carmine Gallo

Positive Communication in Marriage by Marcus Warner
4 min
Practical tips for building a strong relationship
Marcus Warner

Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus by John Gray
6 min
Understanding gender differences in communication and relationships
John Gray

Reclaiming Conversation by Sherry Turkle
5 min
The power of talk in a digital age
Sherry Turkle

The Power of Two by Susan Heitler
5 min
Secrets to a strong and loving marriage
Susan Heitler

Mindful Relationship Habits by S.J. Scott and Barrie Davenport
6 min
25 practices for couples to nurture closeness and grow a deeper connection
S.J. Scott and Barrie Davenport

The Power of Understanding Yourself by Dave Mitchell
4 min
The key to self-discovery and creating a life of fulfillment
Dave Mitchell

Call Sign Chaos by Jim Mattis
5 min
Learning to lead
Jim Mattis

Measure What Matters by John Doerr
5 min
How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation rock the world with OKRs
John Doerr

Leadershift by John C. Maxwell
5 min
The 11 essential changes every leader must embrace
John C. Maxwell

Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
5 min
Why some teams pull together and others don’t
Simon Sinek

First, Break All the Rules by Marcus Buckingham
6 min
What the world’s greatest managers do differently
Marcus Buckingham

Multipliers by Liz Wiseman
5 min
How the best leaders make everyone smarter
Liz Wiseman

Leadership Strategy and Tactics by Jocko Willink
5 min
Field manual for leadership
Jocko Willink

Influence Without Authority by Allan R. Cohen
6 min
How to lead when you’re not in charge
Allan R. Cohen

The Leadership Contract by Vince Molinaro
5 min
The fine print to becoming an accountable leader
Vince Molinaro

Tribe of Mentors by Timothy Ferriss
4 min
Short life advice from the best in the world
Timothy Ferriss

Lead from the Outside by Stacey Abrams
5 min
How to build your future and make real change
Stacey Abrams

Leading Without Authority by Keith Ferrazzi
4 min
How the new power of co-elevation can break down silos
Keith Ferrazzi

Leadership in Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin
5 min
Lessons from presidents Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, FDR, and LBJ
Doris Kearns Goodwin

Turn the Ship Around! by L. David Marquet
6 min
A true story of turning followers into leaders
L. David Marquet

The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
5 min
Building a business when there are no easy answers
Ben Horowitz

Leadership Is Language by L. David Marquet
5 min
The hidden power of what you say and what you don’t
L. David Marquet

Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
5 min
Brave work, tough conversations, whole hearts
Brene Brown

The Power of Moments by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
5 min
Why certain experiences have extraordinary impact
Chip Heath and Dan Heath

The Leader’s Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell
5 min
Attracting, developing, and multiplying leaders
John C. Maxwell

The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle
6 min
The secrets of highly successful groups
Daniel Coyle

The Heart of Business by Hubert Joly
5 min
Leadership principles for the next era of capitalism
Hubert Joly

The CEO Next Door by Elena L. Botelho
5 min
The 4 behaviors that transform ordinary people into world-class leaders
Elena L. Botelho

The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier
5 min
Say less, ask more & change the way you lead forever
Michael Bungay Stanier

Primal Leadership by Daniel Goleman
5 min
Unleashing the power of emotional intelligence in leadership
Daniel Goleman

Start with Why by Simon Sinek
5 min
How great leaders inspire everyone to take action through purpose-driven leadership
Simon Sinek

Good to Great by Jim Collins
6 min
Why some companies make the leap and others don’t
Jim Collins

The Art of War by Sun Tzu
5 min
Ancient wisdom on strategy and leadership
Sun Tzu

The Motive by Patrick Lencioni
6 min
Why so many leaders abdicate their most important responsibilities
Patrick Lencioni

What You Do Is Who You Are by Ben Horowitz
5 min
How to create your business culture
Ben Horowitz

Leadership and Self-Deception by The Arbinger Institute
5 min
Getting out of the box of self-focused leadership
The Arbinger Institute

The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey
6 min
The one thing that changes everything in leadership
Stephen M.R. Covey

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
6 min
Follow them and people will follow you
John C. Maxwell

Nine Lies About Work by Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall
4 min
A freethinking leader’s guide to the real world
Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall

The Leadership Gap by Lolly Daskal
5 min
What gets between you and your greatness
Lolly Daskal

The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
5 min
Balancing the challenges of extreme ownership
Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

Team of Teams by Stanley McChrystal
5 min
New rules of engagement for a complex world
Stanley McChrystal

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
6 min
A leadership fable about building teams
Patrick Lencioni

Leaders Made Here by Mark Miller
5 min
Building a leadership culture
Mark Miller

The Leaders We Need by Michael Maccoby
5 min
And what makes us follow
Michael Maccoby

The Leadership Challenge by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner
5 min
How to make extraordinary things happen in organizations
James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner

Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
6 min
How U.S. Navy SEALs lead and win
Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

The New One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson
6 min
A modern take on the classic management method
Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson

Radical Candor by Kim Scott
8 min
Be a kick-ass boss without losing your humanity
Kim Scott

The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek
5 min
How to lead with an infinite mindset
Simon Sinek

The Captain Class by Sam Walker
5 min
The hidden force that creates the world’s greatest teams
Sam Walker

Leading with Gratitude by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton
5 min
Eight leadership practices for extraordinary business results
Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton

Wooden on Leadership by John Wooden
7 min
How to create a winning organization’s foundation
John Wooden

Your Leadership Legacy by Robert M. Galford
5 min
Why looking toward the future will make you a better leader today
Robert M. Galford

Head Strong by Dave Asprey
5 min
The bulletproof plan to activate untapped brain energy
Dave Asprey

The Salt Fix by James DiNicolantonio
5 min
Why the experts got it all wrong about salt
James DiNicolantonio

The Telomere Effect by Elizabeth Blackburn and Elissa Epel
6 min
Living younger, healthier, longer
Elizabeth Blackburn and Elissa Epel

Spark by John J. Ratey
6 min
The revolutionary new science of exercise and the brain
John J. Ratey

The End of Alzheimer’s by Dale Bredesen
5 min
The first program to prevent and reverse cognitive decline
Dale Bredesen

The Whole-Body Microbiome by B. Brett Finlay and Jessica M. Finlay
6 min
How to harness microbes for lifelong health
B. Brett Finlay and Jessica M. Finlay

Blue Mind by Wallace J. Nichols
5 min
The surprising science that shows how being near water makes us happier
Wallace J. Nichols

The New Health Rules by Frank Lipman
5 min
Simple changes to achieve whole-body wellness
Frank Lipman

The Lucky Years by David B. Agus
5 min
How to thrive in the brave new world of health
David B. Agus

The Immune System Recovery Plan by Susan Blum
5 min
A doctor’s 4-step program to treating autoimmune disease
Susan Blum

The Grain Brain by David Perlmutter
5 min
The surprising truth about wheat, carbs, and sugar
David Perlmutter

The Mind-Gut Connection by Emeran Mayer
5 min
How the hidden conversation within our bodies impacts our health
Emeran Mayer

Wheat Belly by William Davis
5 min
Lose the wheat, lose the weight, and find your path back to health
William Davis

The Blood Sugar Solution by Mark Hyman
6 min
The ultrahealthy program for losing weight, preventing disease
Mark Hyman

Brain Maker by David Perlmutter
5 min
The power of gut microbes to heal and protect your brain
David Perlmutter

Super Human by Dave Asprey
5 min
The bulletproof plan to age backward and maybe even live forever
Dave Asprey

The Obesity Code by Jason Fung
5 min
Unlocking the secrets of weight loss through insulin regulation
Jason Fung

The Energy Plan by James Collins
4 min
Eat smart, feel strong, perform better
James Collins

The Plant Paradox by Steven R. Gundry
5 min
Hidden dangers in ‘healthy’ foods that cause disease and weight gain
Steven R. Gundry

The Happiness Diet by Tyler Graham and Drew Ramsey
5 min
A nutritional prescription for a sharp brain, balanced mood, and lean body
Tyler Graham and Drew Ramsey

Breath by James Nestor
5 min
The new science of a lost art of breathing
James Nestor

The First 20 Minutes by Gretchen Reynolds
6 min
Surprising science reveals how we can exercise better, train smarter
Gretchen Reynolds

Fiber Fueled by Will Bulsiewicz
5 min
The plant-based gut health program for weight loss
Will Bulsiewicz

The Gene by Siddhartha Mukherjee
5 min
An intimate history of the science of heredity and health
Siddhartha Mukherjee

The Circadian Code by Satchin Panda
5 min
Lose weight, supercharge your energy, and sleep well every night
Satchin Panda

The Sports Gene by David Epstein
5 min
Inside the science of extraordinary athletic performance
David Epstein

The UltraMind Solution by Mark Hyman
5 min
Fix your broken brain by healing your body first
Mark Hyman

Lifespan by David A. Sinclair
6 min
Why we age and why we don’t have to
David A. Sinclair

In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan
6 min
An eater’s manifesto for healthy eating
Michael Pollan

Dirty Genes by Ben Lynch
6 min
A breakthrough program to treat the root cause of illness
Ben Lynch

Boundless by Ben Greenfield
5 min
Upgrade your brain, optimize your body, and defy aging
Ben Greenfield

How Not to Die by Michael Greger
5 min
Discover foods scientifically proven to prevent and reverse disease
Michael Greger

Mindless Eating by Brian Wansink
5 min
Why we eat more than we think
Brian Wansink

Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
5 min
The dark side of the American meal
Eric Schlosser

Gut by Giulia Enders
5 min
The inside story of our body’s most underrated organ
Giulia Enders

The Blue Zones by Dan Buettner
6 min
Lessons for living longer from people who’ve lived the longest
Dan Buettner

The XX Brain by Lisa Mosconi
6 min
The science empowering women to prevent dementia
Lisa Mosconi

Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
6 min
Unlocking the power of sleep and dreams for better health
Matthew Walker

The Immunity Fix by James DiNicolantonio and Siim Land
4 min
Strengthen your immune system, fight off infections
James DiNicolantonio and Siim Land

The 4-Hour Body by Timothy Ferriss
4 min
An uncommon guide to rapid fat loss, incredible sex, and becoming superhuman
Timothy Ferriss

Move Your DNA by Katy Bowman
6 min
Restore your health through natural movement
Katy Bowman

Born to Run by Christopher McDougall
5 min
A hidden tribe, superathletes, and the greatest race the world has never seen
Christopher McDougall

The Body by Bill Bryson
5 min
A guide to what goes on inside your body and how to keep it running
Bill Bryson

The Longevity Diet by Valter Longo
5 min
Discover the new science behind stem cell activation for a longer life
Valter Longo

Food Rules by Michael Pollan
5 min
An eater’s manual for healthy eating
Michael Pollan

The Longevity Paradox by Steven R. Gundry
5 min
How to die young at a ripe old age
Steven R. Gundry

The China Study by T. Colin Campbell
5 min
The most detailed study of nutrition ever conducted
T. Colin Campbell

The Biology of Belief by Bruce H. Lipton
6 min
Unleashing the power of consciousness, matter, and miracles
Bruce H. Lipton

The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington
5 min
Transforming your life one night at a time
Arianna Huffington

The Complete Guide to Fasting by Jason Fung
6 min
Heal your body through intermittent, alternate-day, and extended fasting
Jason Fung

Yes!: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive by Noah J. Goldstein
5 min
Research-based techniques for increasing your influence
Noah J. Goldstein

The Motivation Myth by Jeff Haden
5 min
How high achievers really set themselves up to win
Jeff Haden

Invisible Influence by Jonah Berger
5 min
The hidden forces that shape behavior
Jonah Berger

Motivation: Biological, Psychological, and Environmental by Lambert Deckers
5 min
Understanding the science of motivation
Lambert Deckers

The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander
5 min
Transforming professional and personal life
Rosamund Stone Zander

Contagious by Jonah Berger
5 min
Why things catch on and how to make ideas spread
Jonah Berger

The Power of Purpose by Richard J. Leider
6 min
Find meaning, live longer, better
Richard J. Leider

Compelling People by John Neffinger and Matthew Kohut
5 min
The hidden qualities that make us influential
John Neffinger and Matthew Kohut

The Power of Positive Leadership by Jon Gordon
5 min
How and why positive leaders transform teams and organizations
Jon Gordon

The Power Paradox by Dacher Keltner
5 min
How we gain and lose influence
Dacher Keltner

Power Questions by Andrew Sobel and Jerold Panas
5 min
Build relationships, win new business, and influence others
Andrew Sobel and Jerold Panas

Words That Work by Frank Luntz
4 min
It’s not what you say, it’s what people hear
Frank Luntz

The Upside of Irrationality by Dan Ariely
6 min
The unexpected benefits of defying logic
Dan Ariely

The Champion’s Mind by Jim Afremow
5 min
How great athletes think, train, and thrive
Jim Afremow

Methods of Persuasion by Nick Kolenda
5 min
How to use psychology to influence human behavior
Nick Kolenda

The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann
6 min
A little story about a powerful business idea
Bob Burg and John David Mann

Get Anyone to Do Anything by David J. Lieberman
5 min
Never feel powerless again with psychological secrets
David J. Lieberman

Captivate by Vanessa Van Edwards
6 min
The science of succeeding with people
Vanessa Van Edwards

Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work by Susan Fowler
5 min
And what does: the new science of leading, energizing, and engaging
Susan Fowler

Maximum Influence by Kurt W. Mortensen
6 min
The 12 universal laws of power persuasion
Kurt W. Mortensen

The Power of Noticing by Max Bazerman
5 min
What the best leaders see
Max Bazerman

Pitch Anything by Oren Klaff
5 min
An innovative method for presenting, persuading, and winning
Oren Klaff

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini
5 min
The classic book on the six universal principles of influence
Robert Cialdini

Instant Influence by Michael V. Pantalon
4 min
How to get anyone to do anything fast
Michael V. Pantalon

Influencer: The Power to Change Anything by Kerry Patterson
5 min
How to make change inevitable
Kerry Patterson

The Science of Influence by Kevin Hogan
5 min
How to get anyone to say ‘yes’ in 8 minutes or less
Kevin Hogan

The Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane
5 min
How anyone can master the art and science of personal magnetism
Olivia Fox Cabane

To Sell Is Human by Daniel H. Pink
6 min
The surprising truth about moving others
Daniel H. Pink

The Power of Persuasion by Robert Levine
5 min
How we’re bought and sold
Robert Levine

Pre-Suasion by Robert Cialdini
5 min
Revolutionary ways to influence and persuade through timing and context
Robert Cialdini

The Adversity Advantage by Paul G. Stoltz and Erik Weihenmayer
5 min
Turning everyday struggles into everyday greatness
Paul G. Stoltz and Erik Weihenmayer

The Art of Woo by G. Richard Shell and Mario Moussa
5 min
Using strategic persuasion to sell your ideas
G. Richard Shell and Mario Moussa

Verbal Judo by George J. Thompson
5 min
The gentle art of persuasion and redirecting behavior
George J. Thompson

Exactly What to Say by Phil M. Jones
5 min
The magic words for influence and impact
Phil M. Jones

The Small Big by Steve J. Martin, Noah Goldstein, and Robert Cialdini
5 min
Small changes that spark big influence
Steve J. Martin, Noah Goldstein, and Robert Cialdini

The Power of Starting Something Stupid by Richie Norton
5 min
How to crush fear, make dreams happen, and live without regret
Richie Norton

The Art of Seduction by Robert Greene
5 min
Understanding the power of attraction and persuasion
Robert Greene

Motivating People by Harvard Business Review
5 min
Expert solutions to everyday challenges
Harvard Business Review

The Psychology of Selling by Brian Tracy
5 min
How to sell more, easier, and faster
Brian Tracy

Changing Minds by Howard Gardner
5 min
The art and science of changing our own and other people’s minds
Howard Gardner

Made to Stick by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
5 min
Why some ideas survive and others die
Chip Heath and Dan Heath

Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention by Manning Marable
6 min
Pulitzer Prize-winning reexamination of the civil rights leader’s life and legacy
Manning Marable

Coco Chanel: An Intimate Life by Lisa Chaney
6 min
Biography revealing the complex woman behind the fashion icon
Lisa Chaney

Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff
6 min
Fresh perspective on the Egyptian queen, separating fact from centuries of fiction
Stacy Schiff

The Life of Charlotte Brontë by Elizabeth Gaskell
6 min
First biography of the Jane Eyre author, written by her friend and fellow novelist
Elizabeth Gaskell

The Fish That Ate the Whale by Rich Cohen
5 min
Story of a poor Russian immigrant who built the United Fruit Company empire
Rich Cohen

Nijinsky by Richard Buckle
5 min
Biography of the legendary ballet dancer who revolutionized male dance
Richard Buckle

Alan Turing: The Enigma by Andrew Hodges
5 min
Biography of the mathematical genius who helped crack the Nazi Enigma code
Andrew Hodges

James Joyce: A Biography by Gordon Bowker
6 min
Comprehensive biography of the modernist literary pioneer
Gordon Bowker

Woodrow Wilson: A Biography by John Milton Cooper Jr.
5 min
Comprehensive look at the academic who became a wartime president
John Milton Cooper Jr.

John Adams by David McCullough
5 min
Portrait of America’s second president, chronicling his role in the American Revolution and early republic
David McCullough

The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
6 min
Personal account of a Jewish teenager hiding from Nazi persecution during World War II
Anne Frank

Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow
6 min
Pulitzer Prize-winning biography offering a fresh portrait of America’s first president
Ron Chernow

Augustus: First Emperor of Rome by Adrian Goldsworthy
5 min
Biography of Rome’s first emperor and his transformation of the Republic into an Empire
Adrian Goldsworthy

Kafka: The Definitive Biography by Reiner Stach
6 min
Three-volume exploration of the enigmatic writer’s life and work
Reiner Stach

Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson
6 min
Detailed exploration of Einstein’s scientific breakthroughs, personal life, and complex personality
Walter Isaacson

Gandhi: The Years That Changed the World by Ramachandra Guha
6 min
Comprehensive account of Gandhi’s life from his return to India to his assassination
Ramachandra Guha

Dostoevsky: A Writer in His Time by Joseph Frank
5 min
Definitive biography of the Russian literary master
Joseph Frank

Barracoon by Zora Neale Hurston
6 min
Story of one of the last known survivors of the Atlantic slave trade
Zora Neale Hurston

Mao: The Unknown Story by Jung Chang and Jon Halliday
5 min
Controversial biography challenging traditional views of the Chinese leader
Jung Chang and Jon Halliday

The Dead Are Arising by Les Payne and Tamara Payne
6 min
Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Malcolm X based on extensive new research
Les Payne and Tamara Payne

Hemingway’s Boat by Paul Hendrickson
6 min
Biography focusing on Hemingway’s life through the lens of his beloved boat Pilar
Paul Hendrickson

Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature by Linda Lear
6 min
Biography revealing Potter as a pioneering naturalist and conservationist
Linda Lear

The Last Empress by Hannah Pakula
6 min
Biography of one of the most powerful women in modern Chinese history
Hannah Pakula

Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric Metaxas
6 min
Biography of the German theologian who resisted Hitler and joined the plot to kill him
Eric Metaxas

The Last Lion by William Manchester
5 min
Three-volume masterwork chronicling Winston Churchill’s life from childhood through World War II
William Manchester

Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford
5 min
Revealing biography of the Mongol leader and his impact on world history
Jack Weatherford

The Three Emperors by Miranda Carter
6 min
Joint biography of three royal cousins who ruled Europe before WWI
Miranda Carter

Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom by Catherine Clinton
6 min
Biography of the Underground Railroad conductor who helped guide slaves to freedom
Catherine Clinton

Peter the Great: His Life and World by Robert K. Massie
6 min
Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of the tsar who transformed Russia
Robert K. Massie

Churchill: Walking with Destiny by Andrew Roberts
6 min
Definitive biography of Winston Churchill, drawing on extensive new materials
Andrew Roberts

American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin
5 min
Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, father of the atomic bomb
Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
6 min
Comprehensive biography of Apple’s innovative co-founder, based on extensive interviews with Jobs and his circle
Walter Isaacson

Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela
6 min
Autobiographical account of Mandela’s journey from prisoner to president of South Africa
Nelson Mandela

The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris
6 min
First volume of the definitive trilogy about Roosevelt’s early life and career
Edmund Morris

The Bolter by Frances Osborne
4 min
Biography of the scandalous aristocrat who inspired Nancy Mitford’s The Pursuit of Love
Frances Osborne

The Many Lives of Marilyn Monroe by Sarah Churchwell
6 min
Cultural biography examining the myths and realities of the Hollywood icon
Sarah Churchwell

Red: The Life and Times of an American Progressive by D.D. Guttenplan
6 min
Biography of the influential journalist who warned against Hitler’s rise
D.D. Guttenplan

The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell
6 min
Classic biography of the English writer and lexicographer, considered one of the greatest biographies ever written
James Boswell

Marie Curie: A Life by Susan Quinn
6 min
Biography of the pioneering scientist who discovered radioactivity and became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize
Susan Quinn

The Life of Michelangelo by Giorgio Vasari
6 min
Classic biography of the Renaissance master by his contemporary and fellow artist
Giorgio Vasari

Rasputin: Faith, Power, and the Twilight of the Romanovs by Douglas Smith
6 min
Comprehensive biography separating myth from reality about the infamous Russian mystic
Douglas Smith

Young Stalin by Simon Sebag Montefiore
6 min
Biography focusing on Stalin’s early years and transformation into a revolutionary
Simon Sebag Montefiore

Diana: Her True Story by Andrew Morton
7 min
Groundbreaking biography based on Diana’s personal recordings and interviews
Andrew Morton

Che Guevara: A Revolutionary Life by Jon Lee Anderson
5 min
Comprehensive biography of the revolutionary icon based on previously unavailable materials
Jon Lee Anderson

Nero: The Man Behind the Myth by Anthony Barrett
6 min
Modern reassessment of the controversial Roman emperor’s life and reign
Anthony Barrett

Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson
6 min
Biography exploring the connection between da Vinci’s art and scientific pursuits
Walter Isaacson

Charles Darwin: A New Life by John Bowlby
6 min
Biography exploring Darwin’s personal life alongside his scientific discoveries
John Bowlby

The Empress Dowager Cixi by Jung Chang
6 min
Revisionist biography of the powerful Chinese ruler who modernized China
Jung Chang

Copernicus: A Very Short Introduction by Owen Gingerich
6 min
Concise biography of the astronomer who placed the sun at the center of the universe
Owen Gingerich

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
5 min
Story of Louis Zamperini’s journey from Olympic runner to WWII survivor
Laura Hillenbrand

Rembrandt’s Eyes by Simon Schama
5 min
Biography exploring the Dutch master’s life through his art and times
Simon Schama

Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin
6 min
Political biography examining Lincoln’s presidency through his relationships with his cabinet members
Doris Kearns Goodwin

Catherine the Great by Robert K. Massie
6 min
Portrait of the Russian empress who transformed her adopted country into a European powerhouse
Robert K. Massie

Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom by David W. Blight
6 min
Comprehensive biography of the escaped slave who became a leading abolitionist
David W. Blight

Photocopies by John Berger
6 min
Intimate portrait of the pioneering street photographer and photojournalist
John Berger

American Mirror - Reflections on the Photography of Edward Steichen by Deborah Solomon
7 min
Biography revealing the complex artist behind America’s favorite illustrator
Deborah Solomon

The Power Broker by Robert Caro
5 min
Monumental biography of Robert Moses and his impact on modern New York City
Robert Caro

Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow
6 min
Comprehensive biography of the founding father that inspired the hit musical
Ron Chernow

Victoria: A Life by A.N. Wilson
6 min
Biography of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the age she defined
A.N. Wilson

The Chief: The Life of William Randolph Hearst by David Nasaw
6 min
Biography of the controversial newspaper tycoon who built a media empire
David Nasaw

Miles: The Autobiography by Miles Davis and Quincy Troupe
6 min
Raw and honest autobiography of the legendary jazz innovator
Miles Davis and Quincy Troupe

The First Tycoon by T.J. Stiles
6 min
Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of the railroad magnate who helped create modern capitalism
T.J. Stiles

Sylvia Plath: A Biography by Linda Wagner-Martin
6 min
Comprehensive biography of the talented and troubled poet
Linda Wagner-Martin

Savage Beauty: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay by Nancy Milford
6 min
Biography of the passionate poet who captivated the Jazz Age
Nancy Milford

Mary Queen of Scots by Antonia Fraser
6 min
Classic biography of the tragic Scottish queen who challenged Elizabeth I
Antonia Fraser

The Wright Brothers by David McCullough
6 min
Story of the bicycle mechanics who launched the aviation age
David McCullough

Prophet of Innovation by Thomas K. McCraw
5 min
Biography of the economist who coined ‘creative destruction’
Thomas K. McCraw

The Life of Langston Hughes by Arnold Rampersad
6 min
Two-volume biography of the poet laureate of the Harlem Renaissance
Arnold Rampersad

Napoleon: A Life by Andrew Roberts
6 min
Comprehensive biography drawing on Napoleon’s newly published personal letters
Andrew Roberts

The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel
5 min
Story of the ‘North Pond Hermit’ who lived alone in the Maine woods for 27 years
Michael Finkel

Sinclair Lewis: Rebel from Main Street by Richard Lingeman
5 min
Biography of America’s first Nobel Prize winner in literature
Richard Lingeman

Vincent van Gogh: The Life by Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith
5 min
Detailed biography of the post-impressionist painter based on newly accessed letters and documents
Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith

Grant by Ron Chernow
6 min
Definitive biography rehabilitating the reputation of the Civil War general and president
Ron Chernow

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp by A.L. Kennedy
5 min
Biography exploring the real person behind the iconic British character
A.L. Kennedy

The Haunted Life by James O’Connell
3 min
Biography of the legendary singer and civil rights activist
James O’Connell

Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller Sr. by Ron Chernow
5 min
Portrait of America’s first billionaire and the rise of Standard Oil
Ron Chernow

The Secret Life of Houdini by William Kalush and Larry Sloman
6 min
In-depth look at the legendary magician’s life, career, and possible work as a spy
William Kalush and Larry Sloman

Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo by Hayden Herrera
5 min
Definitive biography of the Mexican artist, examining her art, politics, and tumultuous personal life
Hayden Herrera

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
5 min
Story of a woman whose cells revolutionized medical research, exploring issues of race, ethics, and scientific discovery
Rebecca Skloot

Tesla: Inventor of the Electrical Age by W. Bernard Carlson
6 min
Biography of the brilliant and eccentric inventor who pioneered modern electricity
W. Bernard Carlson

The Laws of Wealth by Daniel Crosby
5 min
Psychology and the secret to investing success
Daniel Crosby

Get a Financial Life by Beth Kobliner
6 min
Personal finance in your twenties and thirties
Beth Kobliner

Quit Like a Millionaire by Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung
6 min
No luck required guide to financial independence
Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung

The Little Book of Value Investing by Christopher H. Browne
5 min
Essential value investing strategies
Christopher H. Browne

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
5 min
What the rich teach their kids about money that the poor and middle class do not
Robert T. Kiyosaki

The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
5 min
A proven plan for financial fitness
Dave Ramsey

The Education of a Value Investor by Guy Spier
5 min
My transformative quest for wealth, wisdom, and enlightenment
Guy Spier

The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
5 min
Classic parables about building wealth through saving and investing
George S. Clason

A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel
6 min
The time-tested strategy for successful investing
Burton Malkiel

Choose FI by Chris Mamula, Brad Barrett, and Jonathan Mendonsa
5 min
Your blueprint to financial independence
Chris Mamula, Brad Barrett, and Jonathan Mendonsa

The Wealth Choice by Dennis Kimbro
6 min
Success secrets of black millionaires
Dennis Kimbro

The Simple Dollar by Trent A. Hamm
5 min
How one man wiped out his debts and achieved the life of his dreams
Trent A. Hamm

You Need a Budget by Jesse Mecham
5 min
The proven system for breaking the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle
Jesse Mecham

I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi
5 min
No guilt. No excuses. No BS. Just a 6-week program that works
Ramit Sethi

Principles of Corporate Finance by Richard A. Brealey and Stewart C. Myers
5 min
Comprehensive guide to understanding corporate finance
Richard A. Brealey and Stewart C. Myers

Financial Intelligence by Karen Berman and Joe Knight
5 min
A manager’s guide to knowing what the numbers really mean
Karen Berman and Joe Knight

The Essays of Warren Buffett by Warren Buffett and Lawrence A. Cunningham
5 min
Lessons for corporate America from the greatest investor
Warren Buffett and Lawrence A. Cunningham

Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez
6 min
9 steps to transforming your relationship with money
Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez

Common Sense on Mutual Funds by John C. Bogle
5 min
New imperatives for the intelligent investor
John C. Bogle

One Up On Wall Street by Peter Lynch
5 min
How to use what you already know to make money in the market
Peter Lynch

How to Make Money in Stocks by William O’Neil
6 min
A winning system in good times and bad
William O’Neil

The Investment Answer by Daniel C. Goldie and Gordon S. Murray
5 min
Simple guide to successful investing
Daniel C. Goldie and Gordon S. Murray

The Only Investment Guide You’ll Ever Need by Andrew Tobias
6 min
Proven advice for smart investing
Andrew Tobias

Debt-Free Forever by Gail Vaz-Oxlade
6 min
Take control of your money and your life
Gail Vaz-Oxlade

The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins
6 min
Your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life
JL Collins

Smart Women Finish Rich by David Bach
5 min
9 steps to achieving financial security
David Bach

Rich Woman by Kim Kiyosaki
5 min
A guide to financial independence for women
Kim Kiyosaki

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
5 min
The classic guide to personal achievement and financial success
Napoleon Hill

The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
5 min
The definitive book on value investing
Benjamin Graham

The Money Manual by Tonya B. Rapley
5 min
A practical money guide to help you succeed on your financial journey
Tonya B. Rapley

Unshakeable by Tony Robbins
5 min
Your financial freedom playbook
Tony Robbins

The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley
6 min
The surprising secrets of America’s wealthy
Thomas J. Stanley

The Warren Buffett Way by Robert G. Hagstrom
5 min
Investment strategies of the world’s greatest investor
Robert G. Hagstrom

The Barefoot Investor by Scott Pape
5 min
The only money guide you’ll ever need
Scott Pape

The Little Book That Still Beats the Market by Joel Greenblatt
5 min
A proven market-beating formula for growth investing
Joel Greenblatt

The Index Card by Helaine Olen and Harold Pollack
6 min
Why personal finance doesn’t have to be complicated
Helaine Olen and Harold Pollack

Security Analysis by Benjamin Graham and David Dodd
5 min
Principles and techniques of value investing
Benjamin Graham and David Dodd

The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing by Taylor Larimore, Mel Lindauer, and Michael LeBoeuf
6 min
Simple investing strategies based on Vanguard founder’s principles
Taylor Larimore, Mel Lindauer, and Michael LeBoeuf

The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles
6 min
Classic guide to creating wealth through creative visualization
Wallace D. Wattles

The White Coat Investor by James M. Dahle
5 min
A doctor’s guide to personal finance and investing
James M. Dahle

The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach
5 min
A powerful one-step plan to live and finish rich
David Bach

Money: Master the Game by Tony Robbins
5 min
7 simple steps to financial freedom
Tony Robbins

Financial Freedom by Grant Sabatier
5 min
A proven path to all the money you will ever need
Grant Sabatier

Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits by Philip Fisher
6 min
Classic guide to intelligent stock market investment strategy
Philip Fisher

The Value of Debt by Thomas J. Anderson
6 min
How to manage both sides of a balance sheet
Thomas J. Anderson

The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John C. Bogle
6 min
The only way to guarantee your fair share of stock market returns
John C. Bogle

The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke by Suze Orman
6 min
Financial advice for young adults starting their careers
Suze Orman

Trading in the Zone by Mark Douglas
6 min
Master the market with confidence, discipline, and a winning attitude
Mark Douglas

The Millionaire Fastlane by M.J. DeMarco
6 min
Crack the code to wealth and live rich for a lifetime
M.J. DeMarco

The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner
5 min
How to create wealth and passive income through real estate
Brandon Turner
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