Andrew Huberman’s 2021 Reading List

The 15 books Andrew Huberman recommended in 2021, with the reasons in their own words. See all the books Andrew Huberman recommends.

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15 books recommended in 2021

The Molecule of More

by Daniel Z. Lieberman, Michael E. Long

In fact, a book that I highly recommend, if you want to read more about dopamine, is a book that frankly I wish I had written. It's such a wonderful book. It's called "The Molecule of More."

Source: Using Failures, Movement & Balance to Learn Faster · Also recommended by 1 other

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

by James Nestor

A note about nasal versus mouth breathing: there is a plethora of information out there now because of James Nestor's book "Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art," which came out this last year, excellent book.

Source: Tools for Managing Stress & Anxiety · Also recommended by 1 other

Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain

by Lisa Feldman Barrett

She's written two books that are really wonderful. One is "How Emotions Are Made," which was her first book. The second one is "Seven and a Half Facts About the Brain." It's a wonderful book as well.

Source: Tools for Managing Stress & Anxiety

How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain

by Lisa Feldman Barrett

Her first book is "How Emotions Are Made." This is not a book she sent me. I paid for this with my own money years ago. Bought it, read it, loved it long before I met Lisa.

Source: How Foods and Nutrients Control Our Moods

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

by Matthew Walker

Also, check out Matt Walker's terrific, terrific book, "Why We Sleep," and that will help you find various protocols to help you optimize your sleep.

Source: The Science of How to Optimize Testosterone & Estrogen · Also recommended by 5 others

Livewired

by David Eagleman

In my opinion, "Livewired" is the most recent and up-to-date and the best one to date.

Source: How to Control Your Metabolism by Thyroid & Growth Hormone

Lifespan: Why We Age―and Why We Don’t Have To

by David A. Sinclair, Matthew D. LaPlante

"Lifespan" is this terrific book about aging as a disease and the future and present of longevity treatments.

Source: How to Control Your Metabolism by Thyroid & Growth Hormone · Also recommended by 2 others

Narcissus and Goldmund

by Hermann Hesse

In Herman Hesse's book, I don't know if you read "Narcissus and Goldmund," it's about these elements of the logical, rational mind and the emotional mind and how those are woven together. If people haven't read it, they should.

Source: Dr. Lex Fridman: Machines, Creativity & Love

A Fighter’s Heart: One Man’s Journey Through the World of Fighting

by Sam Sheridan

But years ago I read a book that I really enjoyed, which is Sam Sheridan's book "A Fighter's Heart."

Source: Dr. Lex Fridman: Machines, Creativity & Love · Also recommended by 1 other

Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

by Cal Newport

I am a big fan of Cal Newport, who wrote the book "Deep Work." He's also written the excellent book "A World Without Email." I've never met him, but I'm a huge admirer of his work.

Source: ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus · Also recommended by 16 others

A World Without Email

by Cal Newport

I am a big fan of Cal Newport, who wrote the book "Deep Work." He's also written the excellent book "A World Without Email." I've never met him, but I'm a huge admirer of his work.

Source: ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus

Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic

by Sandra Kahn, Paul R. Ehrlich

And there's a terrific book called "Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic," which was written by my colleagues Sandra Kahn and Paul Ehrlich at Stanford and Stanford Medicine with a foreword by Jared Diamond and Robert Sapolsky.

Source: Using Your Nervous System to Enhance Your Immune System

Principles of Neurobiology

by Liqun Luo

I get a lot of requests for neuroscience book recommendations. Liqun Luo’s Principles of Neurobiology is the best textbook out there.

Source: Andrew D. Huberman, Ph.D. on X

Right Brain Psychotherapy

by Allan N. Schore

He also has a book, it's called, "Right Brain Psychotherapy," and it's an excellent book. It's actually pretty accessible, even if you don't have a background in biology or psychology. I found it to be very interesting.

Source: Science of Social Bonding in Family, Friendship & Romantic Love