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A witty, mind-expanding plunge into an eccentric subculture that will completely change how you think about your own brain. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Moonwalking with Einstein.
- intellectually stimulating
- quirky
- energetic
- 01
Brain Rules
John Medina · 2008
A witty, science-backed user manual for the human mind that turns complex neurology into actionable daily habits.
- 02
How we learn
Benedict Carey
A reassuring, science-backed permission slip to stop cramming and start letting your brain learn the way it actually wants to.
- 03
The Organized Mind
Daniel J. Levitin
A clarifying deep dive into the brain's mechanics that offers a scientific life raft for the chronically overwhelmed.
- 04
Remember
Lisa Genova
A comforting, conversational guide that transforms the terrifying prospect of forgetting into a fascinating exploration of how our minds actually work.
- 05
How the Mind Works
Steven Pinker
A witty, expansive masterclass that dismantles the magic of human consciousness to reveal the fascinating evolutionary machinery whirring beneath.
- 06
Musicophilia
Oliver Sacks · 2007
A compassionate, awe-inspiring journey into the mysterious ways melody and rhythm shape, break, and heal the human mind.
- 07
The Brain That Changes Itself
Norman Doidge
An awe-inspiring exploration of human resilience that will fundamentally change how you view your own mind's potential.
- 08
Why We Sleep
Matthew Walker
A fascinating, slightly terrifying wake-up call about the biological superpower we take for granted every single night.
- 09
Livewired
David Eagleman
A thrilling, metaphor-rich surf along the leading edge of neuroscience that will completely change how you view your own mind.
- 10
The River of Consciousness
Oliver Sacks
A warm, expansive journey through the mysteries of the mind, memory, and the natural world, guided by a relentlessly curious intellect.
- 11
The memory book
Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas
An enthusiastic, hands-on toolkit that transforms the daunting task of memorization into an empowering mental game.
- 12
Limitless
Jim Kwik
An energetic, practical toolkit for upgrading your brain and shattering the invisible ceilings you've placed on your own potential.
