Gretchen Rubin is a bestselling author known for her happiness and habits research, including her popular framework of Four Tendencies that categorizes how people respond to expectations. Her work combines memoir, psychology, and practical advice to help readers understand themselves better and build better lives.
26 Books Recommended by Gretchen Rubin
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Offers extraordinarily thought-provokingβand often surprisingβconclusions about how our interactions with others drive our success and happiness.
Also recommended by: Changpeng Zhao, Arianna Huffington, Ashton Kutcher, Chip Conley, Daniel Pink, David Heinemeier Hansson, Krista Tippett, Marcus Lemonis, Michael Mauboussin, Seth Godin, Simon Sinek, Susan Cain, Tony Hsieh, Derek Sivers
Was not written to be a young adult book. Itβs an adult book. But it sort of drifted there because the protagonist is a teenager.
Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Ev Williams, Tim Draper, Jennifer Lawrence, Kathie Lee Gifford, Larry King, Sarah Jessica Parker
Delivering Happiness
7 people recommendedrecommended 2xIn this fascinating (and often hilarious) account, [the author] explains how he turns his beliefs into actions that really do deliver happiness.
In this fascinating (and often hilarious) account, [the author] explains how he turns his beliefs into actions that really do deliver happiness.
Also recommended by: Chip Conley, Danny Miranda, Patrick Bet David, Julie Rice, Kevin Rose, Tim Ferriss
The Making of a Manager
7 people recommendedCombines cutting-edge analysis of how organizations work with engaging and accessible examples of how theory plays out in real life, with stories of what [the author] did right and wrong.
Also recommended by: Ev Williams, Sam Altman, Stewart Butterfield, Ali Abdaal, Daniel Pink, Marty Cagan
A Pattern Language
6 people recommendedIβm not a visual person, but this book taught me to see the world around me in an entirely new way.
Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Sam Altman, Patrick Collison, Liz Lambert, Stewart Brand
Gretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Also recommended by: Melinda Gates, Jennifer Lopez, John Green
Jane Eyre
3 people recommendedrecommended 2xHas started drifting into YA.
Has started drifting into YA.
Also recommended by: Alice Walker, Shonda Rhimes
Gretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Gretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Also recommended by: Richard Branson, Soman Chainani
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
3 people recommendedrecommended 2xHow many times have I read [this book]? Easily could be 40. Could be more.
How many times have I read [this book]? Easily could be 40. Could be more.
Also recommended by: Chris Anderson, Russell Moore
Memories, Dreams, Reflections
2 people recommendedA book that I love that I have read so many times.
Also recommended by: Arianna Huffington
Why We Get Fat
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xI was persuaded to adopt a low-carb approach to eating when I read [this book].
I was persuaded to adopt a low-carb approach to eating when I read [this book].
Also recommended by: Bill Gurley
Harriet the Spy
2 people recommendedGretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Also recommended by: Mindy Kaling
The Puzzler
2 people recommendedFascinating, hilarious investigation of our human love for puzzles.
Also recommended by: Adam Grant
Black Swan Green
recommended 2xClearly an adult book, but the protagonist is a teenager.
Clearly an adult book, but the protagonist is a teenager.
The Midnight Fox
Itβs funny. Itβs thoughtful. Itβs got great characters. Itβs a great book.
Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You
An amazing character and a beautifully written book.
Holes
recommended 2xGretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Gretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
La Belle Sauvage
recommended 2xGretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Gretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
A Collection of Essays
recommended 2xGretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Gretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Little House in the Big Woods
Gretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Into the Wild
recommended 2xGretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Gretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
The Dark is Rising
Gretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Tales of Magic Boxed Set
recommended 2xGretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Gretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.