Gretchen Rubin Recommended Books
Gretchen Rubin has recommended 39 books. Browse the complete reading list with quotes and sources below.
Gretchen Rubin is an American author, blogger and speaker.
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Manhattan Beach
A Novel
"It’s so satisfying." - Gretchen Rubin (Source)
Wonder
"An amazing book." - Gretchen Rubin (Source)
A Pattern Language
Towns, Buildings, Construction
"I’m not a visual person, but this book taught me to see the world around me in an entirely new way." - Gretchen Rubin (Source)
Also recommended by:
Patrick Collison, Naval Ravikant, Sam Altman, Stewart Brand, Liz Lambert
Harry Potter (8 books)
"Do not let myself reread it, reread it, reread it. I have to hold it for a moment of need." - Gretchen Rubin (Source)
Also recommended by:
Ariana Grande, Emma Watson, Paul Graham, Phil Keoghan, Shah Rukh Khan, Taylor Swift, James Clear
Black Swan Green
"Clearly an adult book, but the protagonist is a teenager." - Gretchen Rubin (Source)
Memories, Dreams, Reflections
"A book that I love that I have read so many times." - Gretchen Rubin (Source)
Also recommended by:
Samuel Johnson
The Major Works
"I read and reread, a lot." - Gretchen Rubin (Source)
Twilight (5 books)
Gretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
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The Midnight Fox
"It’s funny. It’s thoughtful. It’s got great characters. It’s a great book." - Gretchen Rubin (Source)
Why We Get Fat
And What to Do About It
"I was persuaded to adopt a low-carb approach to eating when I read [this book]." - Gretchen Rubin (Source)
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Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You
A Novel
"An amazing character and a beautifully written book." - Gretchen Rubin (Source)
Delivering Happiness
A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose
"In this fascinating (and often hilarious) account, [the author] explains how he turns his beliefs into actions that really do deliver happiness." - Gretchen Rubin (Source)
Also recommended by:
Tim Ferriss, Kevin Rose, Julie Rice, Chip Conley, Danny Miranda, Patrick Bet-David
Harriet the Spy
Gretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
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Holes
Gretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
The Hate U Give
The Hate U Give, Book 1
Gretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
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La Belle Sauvage
Book Of Dust, Book 1
Gretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
Give and Take
Why Helping Others Drives Our Success
"Offers extraordinarily thought-provoking—and often surprising—conclusions about how our interactions with others drive our success and happiness." - Gretchen Rubin (Source)
Jane Eyre
"Has started drifting into YA." - Gretchen Rubin (Source)
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The Catcher in the Rye
"Was not written to be a young adult book. It’s an adult book. But it sort of drifted there because the protagonist is a teenager." - Gretchen Rubin (Source)
Also recommended by:
Bill Gates, Jennifer Lawrence, Ev Williams, Larry King, Tim Draper, Kathie Lee Gifford, Sarah Jessica Parker
A Collection of Essays
Gretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
Little House in the Big Woods
Gretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
Into the Wild
Gretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
The Dark is Rising
The Dark Is Rising, Book 2
Gretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
Tales of Magic Boxed Set
Gretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
The Making of a Manager
What to Do When Everyone Looks to You
"Combines 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." - Gretchen Rubin (Source)
Also recommended by:
Daniel Pink, Ev Williams, Sam Altman, Stewart Butterfield, Ali Abdaal, Marty Cagan
Peter Pan
Gretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
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The Puzzler
One Man's Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, from Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life
"Fascinating, hilarious investigation of our human love for puzzles." - Gretchen Rubin (Source)
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 1
"How many times have I read [this book]? Easily could be 40. Could be more." - Gretchen Rubin (Source)
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