Best Philosophy Books

We spent several hours researching recommended philosophy books. While we understand this is a huge topic – it’s still interesting to see what philosophy books are recommended the most. We reviewed sources on social media, articles and blogs to find the best philosophy books. In total we reviewed more than 141 books related to philosophy. The result is a list of 10 philosophy books. Prioritized by the most recommended. Here you go: The best books in philosophy

#1 Meditations

recommended by 21%


#2 Nicomachean Ethics

recommended by 18%


#3 Beyond Good and Evil

recommended by 18%


#4 Meditations On First Philosophy

recommended by 14%

#5 The Republic

recommended by 14%


#6 The Problems Of Philosophy

recommended by 14%

#7 Letters From A Stoic

recommended by 11%


#8 The Republic Of Plato

recommended by 11%


#9 Tao Te Ching

recommended by 11%

#10 The Prince

recommended by 11%

#11 Sophie’s World

recommended by 11%

#12 Confessions

recommended by 11%

Best books on creative writing

We spent several hours researching the topic of creative writing. Going through the best resources we could find on the topic “best books on creative writing”. Aggregating in total almost 300 books that were mentioned as “the best book for creative writing” – from the top sources in writing. To help you get a sense of all this information we have developed a comprehensive list that describes what books are frequently mentioned. We believe it is a good indicator to find the best book on creative writing.

#1 On Writing

  recommended by 42%

One of time magazine’s top 100 non fiction books of all time. Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King’s critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work.

Reasons to read the book

This is the book to learn the reason Mr. King writes daily, and what tips he gives to those who want “to write the next great novel” so that they, too, can be successful. It was hard to put down. As always, his writing style is addictive and makes you want to keep reading.

Reasons not to read the book

This books isn’t really a guide on writing. It’s a rambling autobiography with some small chapters about writing. Most of this book is just a memoir loaded with run on sentences and blue collar slang.

#2 Zen in the Art of Writing

  recommended by 29%

Bradbury, all charged up, drunk on life, joyous with writing, puts together nine past essays on writing and creativity and discharges every ounce of zest and gusto in him.

Reasons to read the book

Bradbury has always been a mystery to me–his ability to write so well so fast while entertaining and making us think–and I’ve wanted to know more about his approach to writing. He is a true American treasure that not enough people know about. His love and enthusiasm for his craft, as expressed in this book, is palpable. 

Reasons not to read the book

The essays are for the most part autobiographical and tend to be repetitive, with several of the anecdotes repeated several times. Even the prose at times becomes a little unintelligible. Looks like someone slapped these essays together to make an easy buck.

#3 Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life 1st Edition

  recommended by 29%

An essential volume for generations of writers young and old, Bird by Bird is a modern classic. This twenty-fifth anniversary edition will continue to spark creative minds for years to come.

Reasons to read the book

Anne Lamott has a passion for writing, for family and for loving her fellow human beings. Despite her own difficulties in life she shares without holding back and this book is a joy to read.

Reasons not to read the book

I didn’t enjoy this book – it does give some good tips on writing but I found the padding around the tips to be tedious. The one big put off though is the overuse of her belief in god which just didn’t sit well with me.

#4 On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction

  recommended by 29%

On Writing Well has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity and the warmth of its style. It is a book for everybody who wants to learn how to write or who needs to do some writing to get through the day, as almost everybody does in the age of e-mail and the Internet.

Reasons to read the book

This book is one of the finest books ever written on the subject of nonfiction writing. This book is by far the most practical, easy to understand and surprisingly entertaining to read. Reading this book was a journey — it started out great, then dragged on and became unbearable, and then ended on a high note with the most useful information.

Reasons not to read the book

This book fails to adhere to any of its recommendations. This book is absolutely useless. The “advice” contradicts itself on multiple occasions. Had to force myself to finish it! Parts one and two were excellent, but the rest of the book just drones on.

#5 The Elements Of Style

  recommended by 29%

The Elements of Style’ (1918), by William Strunk, Jr., is an American English writing style guide. It is the best-known, most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading and usage in U.S. high school and university composition classes. This edition of ‘The Elements of Style’ details eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of composition, “a few matters of form”, and a list of commonly misused words and expressions.

Reasons to read the book

The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition, is the absolute must-have book for anyone aspiring to write any sort of content. I’ve loved this book since I first ran across it more than 30 years ago. Simple, straight to the point, and easy to understand.

Reasons not to read the book

This was a book written in the 1900’s. Instead of defining major definitions and concepts, it just lists a lot of rules. So, it is very hard to learn from. I purchased the ebook The Elements of Style . It has the fourth edition cover, but it’s actually the free Project Gutenberg 1st edition, written solely by William Strunk Jr in 1918.

#6 The Writing Life

  recommended by 25%

In this collection of short essays, Annie Dillard—the author of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek and An American Childhood—illuminates the dedication, absurdity, and daring that characterize the existence of a writer. A moving account of Dillard’s own experience, The Writing Life offers deep insight into one of the most mysterious professions.

Reasons to read the book

The Writing Life tells you what to expect if you’re going to write books. It teaches you how to see stories with your eyes so that you can transfer them to your medium: the printed page. I’d recommend The Writing Life if you are looking at being a writer, are a writer, may someday be a writer, are married to a writer if you’re at all connected to writing, you’ll enjoy the stories and message of this book.

Reasons not to read the book

This one was insufferable. It’s one metaphor for writing after another. I am a fan of Annie Dillard, but not of this book. A stream of rambling nonsense that has nothing to teach about writing or anything else.

#7 The Forest For The Trees

  recommended by 17%

Quickly established as an essential and enduring companion for aspiring writers when it was first published, Betsy Lerner’s sharp, funny, and insightful guide has been meticulously updated and revised to address the dramatic changes that have reshaped the publishing industry in the decade since.

Reasons to read the book

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. What I love about this book is the way Betsy gets right to the heart of all those doubts and fears you have about your writing. Every question answered in such detail and with such care.

Reasons not to read the book

This rather tedious book is long on (the author’s) vanity and short on new or helpful advice. If you are looking for inspiration and advice on writing well this is not the book for you. If you are looking for inspiration and advice on writing well this is not the book for you. 

#8 Plot & Structure

  recommended by 17%

With Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure, you’ll discover the answers to these questions and more. Award-winning author James Scott Bell offers clear, concise information that will help you create a believable and memorable plot, including: Techniques for crafting strong beginnings, middles, and ends, Easy-to-understand plotting diagrams and charts, Brainstorming techniques for original plot ideas, Thought-provoking exercises at the end of each chapter, Story structure models and methods for all genres, Tips and tools for correcting common plot problems.

Reasons to read the book

This is a well-organized, easy-to-read guide to techniques used to develop plots and sound story structure. It provides clear, straight-forward tools and tips, addressing many aspects of the writing process you won’t find in many of them. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the study of plots and storytelling.

Reasons not to read the book

This book contains a lot of the same material from another of his books (“Elements of Fiction Writing – Conflict and Suspense”). Read his other book instead of wasting money on this one, as the other one explains the key components in a more in-depth and cohesive way, and you will learn how to plot and structure a story all the same (or better).

#9 Writing Down The Bones

  recommended by 17%

For more than twenty years Natalie Goldberg has been challenging and cheering on writers with her books and workshops. In her groundbreaking first book, she brings together Zen meditation and writing in a new way. Writing practice, as she calls it, is no different from other forms of Zen practice—”it is backed by two thousand years of studying the mind.” This edition includes a new preface and an interview with the author.

Reasons to read the book

It was interesting to read a book which looks into the motivation for writing rather than the actual mechanics. This is a book you can read and re-read and then dip into. Beautifully written and very helpful. This books makes sense. Natalie is plain speaking and is every writers cheerleader.

Reasons not to read the book

I find it a little irritating that Natalie, like a few other authors who write books on how to improve your writing, taint the book with their personal, religious beliefs like she does in this book. I should have read all the reviews. This book does not teach you how to write. It only talks about the author’s experiences.

#10 The War Of Art

  recommended by 17%

Since 2002, The War of Art has inspired people around the world to defeat “Resistance”; to recognize and knock down dream-blocking barriers and to silence the naysayers within us.Resistance kicks everyone’s butt, and the desire to defeat it is equally as universal. The War of Art identifies the enemy that every one of us must face, outlines a battle plan to conquer this internal foe, then pinpoints just how to achieve the greatest success. Though it was written for writers, it has been embraced by business entrepreneurs, actors, dancers, painters, photographers, filmmakers, military service members and thousands of others around the world.

Reasons to read the book

This is an absolutely amazing book on self-discipline and creativity. This will book show and define the #1 thing that’s stopping you from bringing out your creative potential. It’s called Resistance and how it behaves and how it beats you.

Reasons not to read the book

This the first time in awhile I couldn’t finish a book. What an awful book. If you happen to have add or adhd, or an anxiety disorder–and if you’re a writer looking for ways to be more productive, you just might–pass this one up. I found the author contradictory in many cases. Also, the format is terribly annoying.

Best books on entrepreneurship in 2019

These 12 books on entrepreneurship are among the most popular books on Amazon so far in 2019. Around November 2019 they were at the top of the bestseller list at Amazon as well as the most wished for books.

Four of the best business books on productivity and reaching those goals with unprecedented effectivity.

These 4 books on entrepreneurship cover a more general view of what it takes to succeed. What questions should I ask myself and how should I approach entrepreneurship.

4 other important entrepreneur books from established authors. All 4 are on the bestseller and most wished list on Amazon with very good reviews.

The 3 best Art Books For 2019

We have spent several hours reading and summarizing reviews and decided on these 3 art books – as the best 3 art books for 2019. We have highlighted the reasons why people like these books and you are welcome to share your favorite art book in the comment section.

1: Art That Changed The World 

Art That Changed The World is 400 pages long. These include the artist’s name, influences, time period, and even critiques of different paintings.


5 reasons to buy this book

  • Great read, and a fun and an easy refresher for more seasoned Art History students
  • Art and history in one book.
  • Perfect coffee table book. Educational and entertaining.
  • History of art told with authority, meaning and absolute entertainment
  • An art aficionado must have

1 reason not to buy this book

A few people mentioned that this is hardly comprehensive but still acknowledges that it is a great resource.

2: Art – A visual history

All the major schools and movements are reviewed chronologically. 22 masterpieces are reviewed deeper. An ancient Greek sculpture, 1960s Pop Art and more.
The major movements are explored with stylistic trademarks, characteristics, and favored subjects. Around 650 artists are introduced in the book.

4 Main reasons to buy this book

  • Most of the people who gave reviews were happy art students – referencing that this is a great resource for the university
  • A few people mentioned the strength as an encyclopedia book and that it is great to just do a quick reference check.
  • One person reviewed and said – Visually, it’s almost overwhelming. Others highlighted the visual strength of the book as well. 
  • Stunning pictures in the book was the main topic in the reviews.

3: The art book – Big Ideas Simply Explained

How are masterpieces made? What did the great artists do to create the wonderful works that we all enjoy and try to understand today? Artists Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, and others.

This book will analyze everything from cave paintings to modern paintings. A thorough review of the history of time and easy to understand guides on the different art theories and themes.

Main reasons to buy this book

  • A few people mentioned that the overview of art through the ages is outstanding.
  • Many like the easy to understand format. Mentioning that it is very approachable compared to other art books.
  • Very easy to read and surprisingly fun and interesting to engage in.
  • Many highlights that it is impossible to just open the book and put it down – you will read it for hours.

2 reasons not to buy this book

  • A few people believed this book was very focused on art history – and reviewing very old art traditions. Found the title a bit misleading.
  • The construction of the book was criticized – poor quality.

Best Books On Hiring

We spent several hours researching books on hiring. With the mission to find the best and most recommended list of Books on hiring on the internet. We researched multiple sources on the topic and reviewed 92 books about hiring . We found the ultimate 19 books. All of these books are recommended higher than the rest of the hiring books out there. Here you go. The best books on hiring.

#1 Hiring For Attitude: A Revolutionary Approach To Recruiting And Selecting People With Both Tremendous Skills And Superb Attitude

recommended by 31%

#2 Who

recommended by 25%


#3 Hire With Your Head: Using Performance-based Hiring To Build Great Teams

recommended by 25%

#4 The Best Team Wins: Build Your Business Through Predictive Hiring

recommended by 19%


#5 High Velocity Hiring: How To Hire Top Talent In An Instant

recommended by 19%

#6 Hiring Geeks That Fit

recommended by 19%

#7 How To Hire A-players

recommended by 19%

#8 Recruit Rockstars

recommended by 19%


#9 96 Great Interview Questions To Ask Before You Hire

recommended by 19%


#10 Topgrading

recommended by 13%

#11 Hiring Smart!

recommended by 13%

#12 The Robot-proof Recruiter: A Survival Guide For Recruitment And Sourcing Professionals

recommended by 13%

#13 Talent Fix

recommended by 13%


#14 How To Win Friends And Influence People

recommended by 13%

#15 Social Media Recruitment: How To Successfully Integrate Social Media Into Recruitment Strategy

recommended by 13%


#16 Hiring Greatness: How To Recruit Your Dream Team And Crush The Competition

recommended by 13%


#17 The Culture Code: The Secrets Of Highly Successful Groups

recommended by 13%

#18 Moneyball: The Art Of Winning An Unfair Game

recommended by 13%


#19 Work Rules!: Insights From Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live And Lead

recommended by 13%


Best Books On Leo Tolstoy

We spent several hours researching books on Leo Tolstoy. With the mission to find the best and most recommended list of Books on Leo Tolstoy on the internet. We researched multiple sources on the topic and reviewed 31 books about Leo Tolstoy. We found the ultimate 12 books. All of these books are recommended higher than the rest of the Leo Tolstoy books out there. Here you go. The best books on Leo Tolstoy

#1 War And Peace

recommended by 40%

#2 Anna Karenina

recommended by 40%

#3 The Kingdom Of God Is Within You

recommended by 30%


#4 The Death Of Ivan Ilyich

recommended by 30%

#5 The Cossacks

recommended by 20%

#6 The Sevastopol Sketches

recommended by 15%

#7 The Resurrection

recommended by 15%

#8 The Kreutzer Sonata

recommended by 15%

#9 A Confession

recommended by 15%

#10 What I Believe

recommended by 10%

#11 Resurrection: A Novel

recommended by 10%

#12 Hadji Murad (modern Library Classics)

recommended by 10%

Best Books On Albert Einstein

We spent several hours researching books on Albert Einstein. With the mission to find the best and most recommended list of Books on Albert Einstein on the internet. We researched multiple sources on the topic and reviewed 51 books about Albert Einstein. We found the ultimate 13 books. All of these books are recommended higher than the rest of the Albert Einstein books out there. Here you go. The best books on Albert Einstein.

#1 The World As I See It

recommended by 25%

#2 Einstein: His Life And Universe

recommended by 19%

#3 A Treatise Of Human Nature

recommended by 13%


#4 Albert Einstein, Mileva Maric: The Love Letters

recommended by 13%

#5 Albert Einstein: A Biography

recommended by 13%

#6 Don Quixote (dover Thrift Editions)

recommended by 13%

#7 E=mc2: A Biography Of The World’s Most Famous Equation

recommended by 13%

#8 Einstein On Politics: His Private Thoughts And Public Stands On Nationalism, Zionism, War, Peace, And The Bomb

recommended by 13%

#9 Einstein: A Hundred Years Of Relativity

recommended by 13%

#10 Einstein’s Cosmos: How Albert Einstein’s Vision Transformed Our Understanding Of Space And Time (great Discoveries)

recommended by 13%

#11 Out Of My Later Years: The Scientist, Philosopher, And Man Portrayed Through His Own Words

recommended by 13%

#12 The Ethics

recommended by 13%

#13 The Evolution Of Physics

recommended by 13%

Best Books On Winston Churchill

We spent several hours researching books on winston churchill. With the mission to find the best and most recommended list of Books on winston churchill on the internet. We researched multiple sources on the topic and reviewed 47 books about winston churchill . We found the ultimate 10 books. All of these books are recommended higher than the rest of the winston churchill books out there. Here you go. The best books on Winston Churchill.

#1 Churchill

recommended by 17%

#2 Churchill: A Life

recommended by 17%

#3 Churchill Style: The Art of Being Winston Churchill

recommended by 17%


#4 The Churchill Factor: How One Man Made History

recommended by 17%

#5 Memoirs of the Second World War

recommended by 17%

#6 My Early Life: 1874-1904

recommended by 8%

#7 Churchill and the Islamic World: Orientalism, Empire and Diplomacy in the Middle East

recommended by 8%

#8 In Command of History: Churchill Fighting and Writing the Second World War

recommended by 8%

#9 Churchill and the Dardanelles

recommended by 8%

#10 Winston Churchill As I Knew Him

recommended by 8%

Best Books On Charles Darwin

We spent several hours researching books on Charles Darwin. With the mission to find the best and most recommended list of Books on Charles Darwin on the internet. We researched multiple sources on the topic and reviewed 38 books about Charles Darwin. We found the ultimate 10 books. All of these books are recommended higher than the rest of the Charles Darwin books out there. Here you go. The best books on Charles Darwin.

#1 Charles Darwin

recommended by 17%

#2 Evolution: What The Fossils Say And Why It Matters

recommended by 17%

#3 On The Origin Of Species

recommended by 17%


#4 The Tree Of Life

recommended by 17%

#5 Angels And Ages

recommended by 8%

#6 Charles And Emma

recommended by 8%

#7 Charles Darwin And The Beagle Adventure

recommended by 8%

#8 Charles Darwin: A Biography, Vol. 1 – Voyaging

recommended by 8%

#9 Darwin And Evolution For Kids

recommended by 8%

#10 Darwin Loves You

recommended by 8%

Best Books On Egyptian History

We spent several hours researching books on egyptian history. With the mission to find the best and most recommended list of Books on egyptian history on the internet. We researched multiple sources on the topic and reviewed 107 books about egyptian history . We found the ultimate 11 books. All of these books are recommended higher than the rest of the egyptian history books out there. Here you go. The best books on Egyptian History.

#1 The Complete Gods And Goddesses Of Ancient Egypt

recommended by 13%

#2 The Oxford History Of Ancient Egypt

recommended by 10%

#3 Egyptian Mythology: A Guide To The Gods, Goddesses, And Traditions Of Ancient Egypt

recommended by 10%


#4 The Story Of Egypt

recommended by 7%

#5 From Pharaoh’s Lips: The Ancient Egyptian Language In The Arabic Of Today

recommended by 7%

#6 The Penguin Book Of Myths And Legends Of Ancient Egypt

recommended by 7%

#7 The Egyptian Myths: A Guide To The Ancient Gods And Legends

recommended by 7%

#8 Tutankhamun

recommended by 7%

#9 Egyptian Book Of The Dead: The Book Of Going Forth By Day: The Complete Papyrus Of Ani Featuring Integrated Text And Full-color Images

recommended by 7%

#10 Treasury Of Egyptian Mythology: Classic Stories Of Gods, Goddesses, Monsters & Mortals (national Geographic Kids)

recommended by 7%

#11 Tales Of Ancient Egypt (puffin Classics)

recommended by 7%

Best Books On Japan History

We spent several hours researching books on Japan History. With the mission to find the best and most recommended list of Books on Japan History on the internet. We researched multiple sources on the topic and reviewed 94 books about Japan History. We found the ultimate 12 books. All of these books are recommended higher than the rest of the Japan History books out there. Here you go. The best books on Japan History.

#1 A Modern History Of Japan: From Tokugawa Times To The Present

recommended by 30

#2 Embracing Defeat: Japan In The Wake Of World War II

recommended by 20%

#3 A History Of Japan: From Stone Age To Superpower

recommended by 20%


#4 Bending Adversity: Japan And The Art Of Survival

recommended by 10%

#5 Japan Rising: Tahe Iwakura Embassy To The Usa And Europe

recommended by 10%

#6 A Brief History Of Japan: Samurai, Shogun And Zen: The Extraordinary Story Of The Land Of The Rising Sun

recommended by 10%

#7 The Bells Of Old Tokyo: Meditations On Time And A City

recommended by 10%

#8 Daughters Of The Samurai: A Journey From East To West And Back

recommended by 10%

#9 The Making Of Modern Japan

recommended by 10%

#10 Hirohito And The Making Of Modern Japan

recommended by 10%

#11 A Concise History Of Japan

recommended by 10%

#12 The Book Of Yokai: Mysterious Creatures Of Japanese Folklore

recommended by 10%

Best Books On China History

We spent several hours researching books on china history. With the mission to find the best and most recommended list of Books on china history on the internet. We researched multiple sources on the topic and reviewed 71 books about china history. We found the ultimate 10 books. All of these books are recommended higher than the rest of the china history books out there. Here you go. The best books on China History.

#1 China In Ten Words

recommended by 38%

#2 Wealth And Power: China’s Long March To The Twenty-first Century

recommended by 25%

#3 The Story Of The Stone, Or The Dream Of The Red Chamber, Vol. 1: The Golden Days

recommended by 25%


#4 The Real Story Of Ah-q And Other Tales Of China: The Complete Fiction Of Lu Xun

recommended by 25%

#5 Mao: The Unknown Story

recommended by 25%

#6 Out Of Mao’s Shadow: The Struggle For The Soul Of A New China

recommended by 13%

#7 Factory Girls: From Village To City In A Changing China

recommended by 13%

#8 Country Driving: A Chinese Road Trip

recommended by 13%

#9 Age Of Ambition: Chasing Fortune, Truth, And Faith In The New China: Chasing Fortune, Truth, And Faith In The New China

recommended by 13%

#10 Street Of Eternal Happiness: Big City Dreams Along A Shanghai Road

recommended by 13%

Best books on SAAS

We spent several hours researching books on SAAS. With the mission to find the best and most recommended list of Books on SAAS on the internet. We researched multiple sources on the topic and reviewed 50 books about SAAS. We found the ultimate 10 books. All of these books are recommended higher than the rest of the SAAS books out there. Here you go. The best books on SAAS.

#1 From Impossible To Inevitable

recommended by 83%

#2 Behind The Cloud: The Untold Story Of How Salesforce.com Went From Idea To Billion-dollar Company-and Revolutionized An Industry

recommended by 50%

#3 Everybody Writes: Your Go-to Guide To Creating Ridiculously Good Content

recommended by 50%


#4 The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building A Business When There Are No Easy Answers

recommended by 50%

#5 Product Demos That Sell: How To Deliver Winning Saas Demos

recommended by 33%

#6 Traction: How Any Startup Can Achieve Explosive Customer Growth

recommended by 33%

#7 Zero To One: Notes On Startups, Or How To Build The Future

recommended by 33%

#8 The Lean Startup

recommended by 33%

#9 Scaling Lean: Mastering The Key Metrics For Startup Growth

recommended by 17%

#10 Lean Analytics: Use Data To Build A Better Startup Faster

recommended by 17%

Best Books Franchise

We spent several hours researching books on franchise. With the mission to find the best and most recommended list of Books on franchise on the internet. We researched multiple sources on the topic and reviewed 40 books about franchise. We found the ultimate 10 books. All of these books are recommended higher than the rest of the franchise books out there. Here you go. The best books on Franchise.

#1 Franchise Bible: How To Buy A Franchise Or Franchise Your Own Business

recommended by 33%

#2 Brick & Mortar Franchise Success: Know The Costs Or Pay The Price

recommended by 33%


#3 The Franchise Mba: Mastering The 4 Essential Steps To Owning A Franchise

recommended by 25%

#4 101 Questions To Ask Before You Invest In A Franchise

recommended by 25%

#5 Millennial Millionaire: A Guide To Become A Millionaire By 30

recommended by 17%

#6 The Educated Franchisee: The How-to Book For Choosing A Winning Franchise

recommended by 17%

#7 Franchising Demystified: The Definitive Franchise Handbook

recommended by 33%

#8 Smarter Faster Better: The Transformative Power Of Real Productivity

recommended by 17%

#9 The Franchise Rules: How To Find A Great Franchise That Fits Your Goals, Skills And Budget

recommended by 17%

#10 Franchising For Dummies

recommended by 17%