Explore our collection of psychology books. Discover key insights and summaries from the best titles in this genre.
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by Jenny Lawson
3.9(125,463)
Jenny Lawson comically explores the absurdities of severe depression and mental illness, finding deep joy and connection amid the chaos with the help of taxidermied animals.
by Vincent Bugliosi
4.0(125,364)
This is the prosecutor's account of the Charles Manson murders, exposing Manson's psychological control over his followers and the Tate-LaBianca murders.
by Lori Gottlieb
4.4(123,559)
When a therapist suddenly finds herself on the other side of the couch, she discovers that the universal struggles of her diverse patients mirror her own journey through love, loss, and the messy, humorous business of being human.
by Sylvia Nasar
4.1(123,175)
This is the true story of John Nash, a brilliant mathematician who descended into schizophrenia but re-emerged decades later to claim the Nobel Prize for his work in game theory.
by Jon Ronson
3.9(122,876)
Jon Ronson's investigation into the diagnosis of psychopathy unexpectedly leads him to question the sanity of the very people studying madness, revealing that the lines between sane and insane are blurrier than we think.
by Simon Sinek
4.1(121,834)
Learn to articulate your core purpose, not just your products, to inspire loyalty and drive change.
by Mary Beth Keane
4.0(115,212)
Two NYPD families in the suburbs find their lives shattered by a single act of violence, forcing their children to navigate a lifetime of love, trauma, and the difficult path to forgiveness.
by Friedrich Nietzsche
4.0(111,140)
Join the prophet Zarathustra as he descends from his mountain to declare God's death, introduce the Übermensch, and challenge humanity to overcome itself, all while examining the core of good and evil.
by Robin S. Sharma
3.9(108,104)
A driven lawyer trades his Ferrari for enlightenment, discovering timeless secrets to a life of purpose and inner peace.
by Laurie Halse Anderson
4.0(107,551)
Haunted by the ghost of her best friend and fellow 'wintergirl,' Lia must confront her own skeletal obsession with thinness before it consumes her entirely.
by Robert B. Cialdini
4.2(101,158)
Learn the six psychological triggers that make people say 'yes,' turning you into a skilled persuader and a strong defense against manipulation.
by Dan Ariely
4.1(100,537)
MIT behavioral economist Dan Ariely reveals the systematic yet hidden forces of irrationality that consistently shape our everyday decisions, from minor purchases to major life choices.
by Dalai Lama XIV
4.2(93,167)
The Dalai Lama, guided by a Western psychiatrist, shares practical wisdom on finding lasting inner peace amid life's challenges and achieving happiness.
by Fyodor Dostoevsky
4.2(83,748)
A bitter, reclusive former official rages from his 'underground' against utopian ideals and the very notion of human rationality, exposing the tormented, self-contradictory core of modern consciousness.
by Ottessa Moshfegh
3.7(81,105)
A rich, disaffected young woman in Y2K Manhattan tries to medically induce a year-long hibernation to escape her existential boredom, guided by an incompetent psychiatrist and powerful drugs.
by Nick Hornby
3.4(80,064)
Four strangers, each on the brink of suicide atop a London building on New Year's Eve, accidentally make a darkly comedic and surprisingly life-affirming pact to stay alive, showing the absurdities and unexpected grace in shared despair.
by Amanda Lovelace
3.9(76,768)
Amanda Lovelace's poetry collection shows her change from a quiet princess to a strong queen, helping readers heal and find self-love.
by Thomas J. Stanley
4.0(76,304)
America's wealthiest individuals often live unassuming lives, prioritizing frugality and smart investing over lavish displays of wealth.
by Dave Cullen
4.3(71,055)
This book examines the Columbine massacre, correcting myths to show the killers' true psychological profiles and the lasting, misunderstood impact that shaped future 'spectacle murders.'
by Ellen Hopkins
4.3(69,645)
Three teenagers, each recovering from suicide attempts, find unexpected hope and connection in a psychiatric hospital.
by Lisa Genova
4.0(69,445)
After a car crash leaves a driven supermom with a traumatic brain injury that erases the left side of her world, she must navigate a new reality of dependence, rediscovering her past and forging a future far removed from her former high-octane life.
by Friedrich Nietzsche
4.0(66,727)
Nietzsche dismantles conventional morality and religious dogma, urging individuals to create their own values and embrace a 'will to power' in a complete re-evaluation of Western thought.
by Carrie Fisher
3.8(64,516)
From Princess Leia's intergalactic fame to personal battles with addiction and bipolar disorder, Carrie Fisher's 'Wishful Drinking' is a raw, funny, and ultimately moving account of Hollywood and her own mind.
by Becky Albertalli
4.0(60,385)
Seventeen-year-old Molly, an expert in secret crushes and the fear of rejection, navigates first love and self-acceptance when her twin finds romance and she's left to choose between a 'perfect' crush and an unexpected, awkward coworker.