James Clear’s 2015 Reading List

The 7 books James Clear recommended in 2015, with the reasons in their own words. See all the books James Clear recommends.

Other years: 2022 · 2020

7 books recommended in 2015

The Practicing Mind

by Thomas M. Sterner

3 Reasons to Read This Book You want to be reminded of the simple path to mastery.

Source: April Reading List: 3 Good Books to Read This Month - James Clear

The Art of Profitability

by Adrian Slywotzky

3 Reasons to Read This Book A list of ways to make more profit for your company sounds interesting to you. You like being reminded of business strategies you should be using, but aren’t. You are an entrepreneur.

Source: April Reading List: 3 Good Books to Read This Month - James Clear

A Short Guide to a Happy Life

by Anna Quindlen

3 Reasons to Read This Book You need a reminder of why you should be grateful for the life you live. You need a reminder of why it is important to live a balanced life. You want to be inspired and you like short books.

Source: August Reading List: 5 Good Books to Read This Month - James Clear

The Reason I Jump

by Naoki Higashida

3 Reasons to Read This Book You don’t know much about autism or what it’s like to live with autism and you’re interested enough to learn more. You’d like a glimpse inside the mind of someone who is likely very different from you. You want to be reminded of how every life has value.

Source: August Reading List: 5 Good Books to Read This Month - James Clear

The Martian

by Andy Weir

Hot damn. This is my favorite fiction book that I’ve read this year. If you like space, read this book. If you like science, read this book.

Source: August Reading List: 5 Good Books to Read This Month - James Clear · Also recommended by 3 others

How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia

by Mohsin Hamid

3 Reasons to Read This Book You want a sobering reminder of the sacrifice success often requires. You want to follow an exciting story that carries you through many different stages of life.

Source: August Reading List: 5 Good Books to Read This Month - James Clear