A chilling prophecy about the future of totalitarianism and surveillance.

A dystopian vision of a genetically engineered society dependent on happiness drugs.

Explores the mental anguish and moral dilemmas of a man who kills.

A future society where books are outlawed and firemen burn any that are found.

An anti-war novel mixing history and sci-fi to explore trauma and fatalism.

Explores the philosophy of the absurd through a senseless murder.

A sci-fi epic exploring politics, religion, and ecology.

A man wakes up to find himself transformed into a giant insect.

A complex satire on entertainment, addiction, and the pursuit of happiness.

Satirizes the absurdity of war and bureaucratic logic.

Explores the dark side of human nature when civilization collapses.

An existentialist critique of reason and utopianism.

Explores the ethics of robotics and artificial intelligence.

Captures the alienation and rebellion of teenage years.

A journey of self-discovery during the time of the Buddha.

Addresses many of the social and intellectual issues faced by African Americans.

A magical realist saga of the Buendía family.

A violent, anti-Western exploring the nature of evil and war.

Explores the darkness potentially inherent in all human hearts.

Examines the destructive legacy of slavery.

A satire of the Soviet Union involving the Devil visiting Moscow.

An epic exploration of obsession, fate, and the sublime.

An allegorical novella reflecting events leading to the Russian Revolution.

A semi-autobiographical novel about a woman's descent into mental illness.

Stream of consciousness novel chronicling one day in Dublin.

A telepathic gorilla examines the mythology of human culture.

Advocates reason, individualism, and capitalism.

Deals with serious issues of rape and racial inequality.

Dystopian novel exploring the subjugation of women in a theocracy.

Depicts pre-colonial life in Nigeria and the arrival of Europeans.

Short stories involving labyrinths, mirrors, and infinite libraries.

A disturbing exploration of obsession through an unreliable narrator.

Pioneered the cyberpunk genre and the concept of cyberspace.

A man arrested and prosecuted by a remote, inaccessible authority.

Deconstructs the superhero archetype and Cold War anxiety.

Satirizes optimism and the idea that we live in the best of all worlds.

The adventures of a man who reads so many chivalric romances he loses his sanity.

Military strategy and the morality of war through the eyes of a child.

Cyberpunk novel covering linguistics, religion, and computer science.

Explores the artistic and intellectual life in Prague.

A savage journey to the heart of the American Dream.

Realist novel about the Great Depression and economic hardship.

Explores the feeling of nausea caused by the realization of existence.

Early dystopian novel that influenced 1984 and Brave New World.

Sci-fi tale structured like Canterbury Tales involving time travel.

Non-linear narrative involving drug addiction and paranoia.

A father and son's journey across a post-apocalyptic landscape.

Explores the conflict between the individual and the state.

Explores the failure of human communication with non-human intelligence.

A man undergoes surgery to increase his intelligence.

A human raised on Mars returns to Earth.

Questions what it means to be human in a world of androids.

A story of code-breaking and computing.

Futuristic intellectual game synthesising all learning.

Using psychohistory to predict the fall of a galactic empire.

A romance of many dimensions satire on Victorian hierarchy.

A psychedelic story where reality dissolves.

Explores consciousness and simulated reality.

Explores gender and sexuality on an alien planet.

Absurdist sci-fi comedy.

Satire on academic life and fear of death.

Critique of consumerism and masculinity.

Satire of 1980s yuppie culture.

Hard sci-fi exploring consciousness vs intelligence.

Dystopian novel about climate change and social inequality.

Utopian novel about behavioral engineering.

Complex postmodern novel set at the end of WWII.

A scientist makes contact with extraterrestrial intelligence.

Evolution of consciousness and artificial intelligence in space.

Alien invasion leads to a peaceful transformation of humanity.

Exploration of an alien starship entering the solar system.

Military sci-fi exploring citizenship and moral duty.

Effects of time dilation on soldiers fighting an interstellar war.

Elderly citizens are recruited to fight in space.

Hard sci-fi about the colonization and terraforming of Mars.

First contact with a chaotic alien civilization.

Cosmic sociology and the fermi paradox.

The final struggle between humanity and the Trisolarans.

Humanity's struggle to survive after the moon explodes.

Monks preserve knowledge in a post-apocalyptic world.

Nanotechnology and education in a post-scarcity world.

A poetic tale about loneliness, friendship, and loss.

Introduced the concept of paradigm shifts in scientific progress.

Explores the nature of the universe, black holes, and time itself.

Explores the universe and humanity's place within the vastness of space.

Launched the environmental movement by exposing the hazards of pesticides.

Laid the foundations of classical mechanics and universal gravitation.

Chronicles the history of the gene and its impact on human identity.

A primer on systems thinking to solve complex problems.

Explains storytelling from an evolutionary perspective.

Explores the art and science of memory.

Explores the vital importance of sleep for physical and mental health.

Introduces the science of chaos theory and complex systems.

Essentials of physics explained by Richard Feynman.

Superstrings, hidden dimensions, and the quest for the ultimate theory.

Explores sci-fi concepts like invisibility and teleportation through physics.

Overview of the sciences of complexity and genetic algorithms.

The new science of psychedelics.

Debunks medical myths and exposes bad research.

Science as a candle in the dark; a defense of skepticism.

The biology of humans at our best and worst.

The unity of knowledge across disciplines.

A vision of the human future in space.

A history, a theory, a flood of information.

Universal laws of growth in organisms and cities.

Science reveals how meditation changes your mind, brain, and body.

The new science of a lost art.

12 principles for surviving and thriving at work and home.

The revolutionary new science of exercise and the brain.

Probing the mysteries of the human mind.

The secret lives of the brain.

Short essays on the nature of the universe.

The journey to quantum gravity.

Explores the mystery of time.

Sequel to A Brief History of Time.

A journey through creation, higher dimensions, and the future.

A scientific odyssey through parallel universes and the 10th dimension.

Space, time, and the texture of reality.

Parallel universes and the deep laws of the cosmos.

Timeless Stoic wisdom on self-control, duty, and maintaining a clear mind.

Fundamental text of Taoism emphasizing living in harmony with the Tao.

Plato's dialogue on justice, order, and the character of the just city-state.

Philosophical novel introducing the concept of the Ubermensch and eternal recurrence.

Explores the common themes of symmetry and intelligence in math, art, and music.

Examines the relationships between reality, symbols, and society.

Heidegger's exploration of the concept of Being.

Discusses things that gain from disorder and how to thrive in uncertainty.

Investigates the limits and structure of human reason.

Explores the concept of Quality and the metaphysics of value.

Argues for a social contract and rule by an absolute sovereign.

Analyzes the evolution of the modern penal system and power.

A reflection on simple living in natural surroundings.

Depicts a fictional island society and its religious, social, and political customs.

Montaigne's exploration of the human experience through skepticism.

Philosophical essay on the absurd and suicide.

Defends the importance of individual liberty.

Critique of contemporary consumer culture and commodity fetishism.

Spinoza's rationalist metaphysics and ethics.

Argues against the existence of a supernatural creator.

Examines the meaning of justice through modern dilemmas.

Essay on the need for each individual to avoid conformity.

Account of a mescaline experience and subsequent philosophical insights.

Smith's examination of moral sympathy and judgment.

Popper's theory of falsifiability in science.

Report on the banality of evil.

A vision of life as play.

Schopenhauer's philosophy of the Will.

Emphasizes the body as the primary site of knowing the world.

How to master our greatest opponent.

Turning trials into triumph using Stoic philosophy.

Reveals the two systems that drive the way we think and make choices.

Argues that finding meaning is the primary motivation in human life.

Freud's theory of the unconscious with respect to dream interpretation.

Explains the psychology of why people say yes and how to apply it.

Explores the state of complete immersion in an activity.

Argues for the power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking.

How to make smarter decisions when you don't have all the facts.

Why generalists triumph in a specialized world.

Case studies of patients with bizarre neurological disorders.

Why good people are divided by politics and religion.

Argues that EQ matters more than IQ.

How we justify foolish beliefs, bad decisions, and hurtful acts.

The psychology of success: fixed vs growth mindset.

Why our brains are bad at predicting what will make us happy.

The surprising truth about what motivates us.

How to change things when change is hard.

Why some ideas survive and others die.

Jung's key concepts on psychology and spirituality.

The modern denial of human nature.

The power of passion and perseverance.

The psychology of optimal experience.

Secrets from the new science of expertise.

How to make better choices in life and work.

How non-conformists move the world.

Why helping others drives our success.

How the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live.

How the ability to reset transforms the way we live.

Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma.

Notes on startups and how to build the future.

Why some companies make the leap and others don't.

How great leaders inspire everyone to take action.

Encourages women to pursue their ambitions and change the conversation.

How today's entrepreneurs use continuous innovation to create radically successful businesses.

Escape 9-5, live anywhere, and join the new rich.

Negotiating agreement without giving in.

Overcoming the unseen forces that stand in the way of inspiration.

Negotiating as if your life depended on it.

How to build habit-forming products.

How to be a kick-ass boss without losing your humanity.

When new technologies cause great firms to fail.

Marketing and selling high-tech products to mainstream customers.

Building a business when there are no easy answers.

How to solve big problems in just five days.

A better, faster, easier way to succeed in business.

The battle for your mind in marketing.

Candid advice from the father of modern advertising.

Why design thinking is the next competitive advantage.

How to create uncontested market space.

Why some teams pull together and others don't.

We need you to lead us.

Are you indispensable?

Transform your business by being remarkable.

What really separates world-class performers from everybody else.

A foundational text of modern feminism examining the treatment of women.

Critiques Western representations of the East and their relationship to power.

Explains how little things can make a big difference in social trends.

Sparked the second-wave feminism by challenging the 1950s housewife ideal.

Examines the factors that contribute to high levels of success.

Argues for women's need for intellectual and financial freedom.

Ten reasons we're wrong about the world and why things are better than you think.

Critiques the effects of television on public discourse.

A letter to the author's son about the reality of being Black in America.

How certain schemes to improve the human condition have failed.

A theory on the rise of meaningless work.

Why the many are smarter than the few.

The world of corporate managers and ethical compromises.

Critique of urban planning policy.

Investigation into branding and the anti-globalization movement.

The medium is the message.

The quest for true belonging and the courage to stand alone.

Discusses the extreme impact of rare and unpredictable outlier events.

Foundational text on classical economics and the division of labor.

Challenges the assumption that humans act rationally in economic decisions.

A critical analysis of political economy and the dynamics of capitalism.

Explores the hidden side of everything through economic theories.

Improving decisions about health, wealth, and happiness through choice architecture.

Warns against the dangers of central planning and collectivism.

Origins of power, prosperity, and poverty.

Critical analysis of political economy.

Analysis of wealth and income inequality in Europe and the US.

The hidden role of chance in life and in the markets.

Why having too little means so much.

Global cooling, patriotic prostitutes, and why suicide bombers should buy life insurance.

The evolution of order, from atoms to economies.

Undressing the dismal science.

Explores how biology and history define us and enhances our understanding of human nature.

Examines how geography and environment shaped the modern world.

How societies choose to fail or succeed based on environmental management.

Anthropological history of debt and its social implications.

Explores the future of humanity and the pursuit of immortality.

History from the perspective of the disenfranchised.

History of Europe since 1945.

Provides a framework for improving every day by building good habits.

Classic advice on leadership and interpersonal relationships.

A principle-centered approach for solving personal and professional problems.

The path to power, knowledge, and skill.

Facing adversity, building resilience, and finding joy.

Let go of who you think you're supposed to be.

How I tamed the voice in my head without losing my edge.

Memoir of Edward Snowden and the surveillance state.

Adventures of a curious character and Nobel prize physicist.

Graphic novel depicting the Holocaust with Jews as mice.

The spiritual journey of the human rights activist.

Autobiography detailing visual thinking in autism.

Biography of Robert Moses and the shaping of New York.

A definitive treatise on political power and the pragmatism of leadership.

Analyzes the propaganda model of media communication.

An analysis of the American democratic system and social conditions.

The rise of disaster capitalism.

Foundational document of communism.

Postcapitalism and a world without work.

Fundamental text on computer science and programming abstraction.

Discusses the dangers and strategies regarding advanced artificial intelligence.

Explains how computers work from the hardware up.

The computer science of human decisions.

The power to predict who will click, buy, lie, or die.

Why high-tech products drive us crazy.

Rules for focused success in a distracted world.

The disciplined pursuit of less.

The art of stress-free productivity.

Choosing a focused life in a noisy world.

How great minds make time, find inspiration, and get to work.

A guide to spiritual enlightenment through living in the present moment.

A guide to spirituality without religion.

An eight-week plan for finding peace in a frantic world.

10 things nobody told you about being creative.

10 ways to share your creativity and get discovered.

Reinterpreted evolution by focusing on the gene as the principal unit of selection.

Introduced the scientific theory that populations evolve over the course of generations.

Break through the blocks and win your inner creative battles.

Creative living beyond fear.

How design serves as the communication between object and user.

Common sense approach to web usability.

Advocates for financial literacy and building wealth through assets.

Inside the doomsday machine of the financial crisis.

A defense of the Christian faith through logic.

Augustine's spiritual autobiography.

Why so many predictions fail—but some don't.

The art and science of prediction.

Ancient Chinese military treatise attributed to Sun Tzu.

Analysis of war and military strategy.

Instructions on writing and life.

A memoir of the craft by Stephen King.

Why skills trump passion in the quest for work you love.

Two characters wait for someone who never arrives.

Essays on culture and the ethics of boiling lobsters.

Moral examination of factory farming.

How metaphors shape our understanding of the world.

Confessions of a media manipulator.

Discusses the theory of the journey of the archetypal hero found in myth.