Kurt and Tim like to read about behavioral science and a variety of related fields. To help those interested in the subject, but unsure how to pick good books to either get started or advance their learning, our 2019 Top 10 Reading List should help. Our Top 10 list is really a Top 9, since both Kurt and Tim already had one of the books on both of their lists. But we also go beyond that list with some honorable mentions (that could have easily been swapped for some of our top choices), as well as a shortlist of fiction and...
Kurt and Tim like to read about behavioral science and a variety of related fields. To help those interested in the subject, but unsure how to pick good books to either get started or advance their learning, our 2019 Top 10 Reading List should help. Our Top 10 list is really a Top 9, since both Kurt and Tim already had one of the books on both of their lists. But we also go beyond that list with some honorable mentions (that could have easily been swapped for some of our top choices), as well as a shortlist of fiction and poetry for your review.
We hope you enjoy this year’s list and encourage you to let us know your thoughts about it. Did we nail the top picks? Did we miss some? What’s on your reading list for 2020? Who do you think should be a guest on Behavioral Grooves in 2020? Let us know. We’d love to hear from you.
Do you need some Christmas or Birthday gifts? Or maybe you just want to treat yourself? Here are links to the books we mentioned in the episode!
Kurt’s Best Non-Fiction Books
John Bargh, “Before You Know It" https://amzn.to/33PdYJR
Yuval Noah Harari, “Sapiens” https://amzn.to/34YWlZO
Michael Mauboussin, “Think Twice” https://amzn.to/2qtfS5y
Wendy Wood, “Good Habits, Bad Habits” https://amzn.to/2RlCjoc
Tim’s Best Non-Fiction Books
Rory Sutherland, “Alchemy” https://amzn.to/2OUfG8J
Franz de Waal, “Mama’s Last Hug” https://amzn.to/2ORrEjg
Francesca Gino, “Rebel Talent” https://amzn.to/36alEIb
Roger Dooley, “Friction” (on Kurt’s AND Tim’s lists) https://amzn.to/2r86Gnx
Alan B. Krueger, “Rockonomics” https://amzn.to/38bMQYU
Honorable Mentions
Honorable mentions for really great books that you should be aware of. Virtually any of these could have made our Top 10 list.
Nir Eyal, “Indistractable" https://amzn.to/368qiX8
Daniel Pink, “When” https://amzn.to/33QMrbg https://www.danpink.com/
Daniel Levitin, “The Organized Mind” https://amzn.to/2qnL7Pf http://www.daniellevitin.com
Liliana Mason, “Uncivil Agreement” https://amzn.to/2RtIA1j
Tali Sharot, “The Influential Mind” https://amzn.to/33S8wpN
And since we have had great guests with great books in 2019 (we love them and their work), we want to refer you to these authors and titles:
Brian Ahearn, “Influence PEOPLE: Powerful Everyday Opportunities to Persuade that are Lasting and Ethical” https://amzn.to/38bc8q8
Ori Brafman, “The Spider and the Starfish" https://amzn.to/2OUdLAQ
Liz Fosslein, “No Hard Feelings” https://amzn.to/2LpVR6S
Will Leach, “Marketing to Mindstates” https://amzn.to/34UMwvB https://www.will-leach.com/book
Stephen Martin & Joseph Marks, “Messengers” https://amzn.to/2PfKU99
Amit Sood, “Guide to Stress-Free Living” https://marketplace.mayoclinic.com/shop/healthy-lifestyle/book/mayo-clinic-guide-to-stress-free-living_294600
Tim’s Non-Fiction List
We didn’t speak to these on the podcast, because we were most interested in addressing behavioral science books. However, Tim is also an avid reader of fiction and poetry. Tim wanted to mention some books he’s read (or re-read) this year that were particularly rewarding.
Madeline Miller, “Circe” http://madelinemiller.com/circe/
John Updike, “Rabbit is Rich” https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/181928/rabbit-is-rich-by-john-updike/
David Whyte, “Everything is Waiting for You” https://www.davidwhyte.com/english-poetry
Thank you!
© 2019 Behavioral Grooves. Note that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases. However, this does not impact our suggestions, thoughts or ideas. All recommendations are made by Kurt and Tim based on what they believe.
