29 Books recommended by Adam Grant

All You Have to Do Is Ask
How to Master the Most Important Skill for Success
Author :Wayne Baker

"Shows how we can become more skilled at making requests and more comfortable with receiving help." - Adam Grant [Source]


Life Is in the Transitions
Mastering Change at Any Age
Author :Bruce Feiler

"As a journalist whose trade is collecting and sharing stories, [the author] provides the tools to rewrite your own." - Adam Grant [Source]

Joy at Work
Organizing Your Professional Life
Author :Marie Kondo

"Finding joy at work isn’t magic — it takes work. But it might feel a bit more like play thanks to the practical tips from [the authors]." - Adam Grant [Source]

Social Chemistry
Decoding the Patterns of Human Connection
Author :Marissa King

"Identifies three different approaches to improving the quality of your connections — expanding, brokering, and convening." - Adam Grant [Source]

Play Nice But Win
A CEO's Journey from Founder to Leader
Author :Michael Dell

"The saga of how one of the great founders of our time launched his company, grew it, got it back, and rejuvenated it." - Adam Grant [Source]

More Myself
A Journey
Author :Alicia Keys

"The award-winning musician, actor, producer, entrepreneur, and activist opens up about perfectionism, courage, privacy, and identity." - Adam Grant [Source]

Think Like a Rocket Scientist
Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life
Author :Ozan Varol

"An engrossing read that’s bursting with actionable insights for thinking differently about problems." - Adam Grant [Source]


What's Your Problem?
To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve
Author :Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg

"Won’t just help you generate more creative ideas and make smarter decisions — it will teach you to see around corners." - Adam Grant [Source]

Powershift
Transform Any Situation, Close Any Deal, and Achieve Any Outcome
Author :Daymond John

"Shares lessons of experience on building reputations and relationships." - Adam Grant [Source]

Stolen Focus
Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again
Author :Johann Hari

"A gripping analysis of why we’ve lost the capacity to concentrate, and how we might find it again." - Adam Grant [Source]

Do Nothing
How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving
Author :Celeste Headlee

"A powerful case that productivity is not an inherent virtue — if you’re not careful, it can become a vice." - Adam Grant [Source]



The 4 Day Week
How the flexible work revolution can increase productivity, profitability and wellbeing, and help create a sustainable future
Author :Andrew Barnes

"A leading entrepreneur in New Zealand recognized that in many jobs, people can be just as productive — and more creative — working four days a week." - Adam Grant [Source]

Friendship
The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life's Fundamental Bond
Author :Lydia Denworth

"Explains why the bonds we form aren’t only enjoyable — they’re vital." - Adam Grant [Source]



Clearer, Closer, Better
How Successful People See the World
Author :Emily Balcetis

"Might change how you see what you see." - Adam Grant [Source]

A Uterus Is a Feature, Not a Bug
The Working Woman's Guide to Overthrowing the Patriarchy
Author :Sarah Lacy

"One of Silicon Valley’s most outspoken journalists challenges us to recognize that motherhood is a source of strength, not weakness." - Adam Grant [Source]

You're Not Listening
What You're Missing and Why It Matters
Author :Kate Murphy

"There’s no one better qualified than a talented journalist to introduce you to the right mindset and skill set [for listening]." - Adam Grant [Source]

Perfectly Confident
How to Calibrate Your Decisions Wisely
Author :Don A Moore

"Full of data-driven guidance for making more accurate assessments of your abilities and opportunities." - Adam Grant [Source]

Eat a Peach
Author :David Chang

"[The author's] relentless quest for self-improvement and social contribution will leave you hungry to do more in your own life." - Adam Grant [Source]



How to Decide
Simple Tools for Making Better Choices
Author :Annie Duke

"[This] handbook for decision-making isn’t just evidence-based and practical—it’s fun too." - Adam Grant [Source]

Masters of Scale
Surprising Truths from the World's Most Successful Entrepreneurs
Author :Reid Hoffman

"Combines memorable stories with actionable insights from world-class leaders to help you turn your biggest, boldest ideas into reality." - Adam Grant [Source]

The Puzzler
One Man's Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, from Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life
Author :A.J. Jacobs

"Delightful." - Adam Grant [Source]
FAQs
Q1: What books has Adam Grant recommended?
Adam Grant has recommended several books including Originals: How Non-Conformists Move The World, Give And Take: A Revolutionary Approach To Success, and Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy.
Q2: What do these books have in common?
All three books are written by Adam Grant himself, and they explore topics such as how to be an original thinker, the power of reciprocity, and how to overcome adversity.
Q3: What other topics do these books address?
Adam Grant's books delve into the importance of relationships in achieving success, how to effectively collaborate and network with others, and how failure can be used as a tool for learning.
Q4: How have these books been received?
Grant's books have received consistently positive reviews and have been very popular among business professionals. His work is often cited in business strategy seminars and his theories and insights have been discussed in great detail.
Q5: What other books might someone interested in Adam Grant's work read?
Other books that explore similar topics, often recommended in conjunction with Adam Grant's work, include Mihaly Csikszentmihaly's Flow: The Psychology Of Optimal Experience, Daniel Pink's Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, and Lean In: Women, Work, and The Will To Lead by Sheryl Sandberg.