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A cynical, eye-opening descent into the dark arts of internet media manipulation and manufactured outrage. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Trust Me, I'm Lying.

  • disillusioning
  • paranoiac
  • frenetic
  • sobering
  1. 01

    All marketers are liars

    Seth Godin · 2005

    A brisk, provocative exploration of why we believe what we believe, and how to craft narratives that resonate deeply.

    Shares:
    • provocative
  2. 02

    Ego is the Enemy

    Ryan Holiday

    A sobering but deeply empowering reality check that strips away the noise of self-importance to reveal the quiet power of humility.

    Shares:
    • sobering
  3. 03

    BUILDING A STORY BRAND

    Donald Miller

    A clarifying, actionable guide that transforms the anxiety of marketing into the empowering act of telling a good story.

    Feels:
    • clarifying
    • empowering
    • focused
  4. 04

    Brandwashed

    Martin Lindstrom

    A brisk, eye-opening tour through the invisible psychological tripwires that dictate our everyday choices.

    Shares:
    • cynical
    • urgent
  5. 05

    This Is Not Propaganda

    Peter Pomerantsev

    A dizzying, globe-trotting descent into the funhouse mirror of modern disinformation and the weaponization of reality.

    Shares:
    • urgent
  6. 06

    Everybody lies

    Seth Stephens-Davidowitz

    An eye-opening exploration of the digital footprints that reveal what society is really thinking when no one is looking.

    Feels:
    • intellectual
    • inquisitive
    • eye-opening
  7. 07

    Perennial Seller

    Ryan Holiday

    An analytical and inspiring guide to crafting and marketing work that stands the test of time.

    Feels:
    • ambitious
    • focused
    • forward-looking
  8. 08

    Digital marketing for dummies

    Ryan Deiss

    A friendly, jargon-free roadmap that transforms the overwhelming landscape of online marketing into a series of manageable, actionable steps.

    Feels:
    • productive
    • clear-headed
    • motivated
  9. 09

    Everybody Writes

    Ann Handley

    A warm, witty mentor sitting beside you at the keyboard, dismantling your writing anxiety and replacing it with actionable confidence.

    Feels:
    • energizing
    • upbeat
    • demystifying
  10. 10

    The hidden persuaders

    Vance Packard

    An investigative journey into the minds of the psychologists who engineer consumer desire.

    Feels:
    • intellectual
    • observant
    • unsettling
  11. 11

    Post-truth

    Lee C. McIntyre

    A sobering but empowering intellectual toolkit for navigating an era where feelings are weaponized against facts.

    Shares:
    • sobering
    • provocative
    • urgent
  12. 12

    Propaganda

    Edward L. Bernays · 1928

    A chillingly pragmatic masterclass in how invisible forces shape our desires, beliefs, and daily choices.

    Shares:
    • cynical
    • unapologetic

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