The page is a reading list sharing the best books to read in various categories based on many hours of reading and research. You’ll find more than 100 good books to read, organized by category.
This is a reading list is for people who don’t have time for unimportant books. I only list the best books to read in each category. You can be sure that each one is fantastic and will be worth your time.
Want to keep things simple? Check out the “10 Best” lists under the Start Here section to get some great book recommendations without feeling overwhelmed by all the options.
I. Start Here: The Best Books
Looking for more good books to read? Click the links below to jump to a specific category.
- The Best Books of All-Time
- 10 Best Nonfiction Books
- 10 Best Fiction Books
- 25 Best-Selling Books of All-Time
- Book Summaries
II. Best Nonfiction Books
These are the best nonfiction books to read, listed by category.
- Best Art Books
- Best Biographies and Memoirs
- Best Business Books
- Best Classic Books
- Best Fitness Books
- Best Leadership Books
- Best Personal Finance Books
- Best Philosophy Books
- Best Psychology Books
- Best Science Books
- Best Self-Help Books
- Best Sports Books
- Best Travel Books
- Best Writing Books
III. Best Fiction Books
These are the best fiction books to read, listed by category.
- Best Novels of All-Time
- Best Fantasy Books
- Best Mystery Books
- Best Science Fiction Books
- Best Thriller Books
IV. How to Read More Books
I use a simple process to read a lot of books. If you’re interested in reading books more consistently, you may find it useful.
I explain my whole approach in this article: How to Read More: The Simple System I’m Using to Read 30+ Books Per Year.
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