20 Best Storytelling Books
We analyzed 5+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 20 best storytelling books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.
Goal: Find the best Storytelling books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best storytelling books" and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
20 Best Storytelling Books
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Made to Stick
Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die
Also recommended by:
Brian Armstrong, Ev Williams, Andrew Wilkinson, Changpeng Zhao, Sahil Lavingia
The Storytelling Animal
How Stories Make Us Human
Also recommended by:
Wired for Story
The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence
Contagious
Why Things Catch On
Also recommended by:
Resonate
Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences
The Anatomy of Story
22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller
Meditations
Influence
The Psychology of Persuasion
Bird by Bird
Some Instructions on Writing and Life
Also recommended by:
Tim Ferriss, Daniel Pink, Susan Cain, Ryan Holiday, Matt Mullenweg, Ramit Sethi, Brian Koppelman, Mark Bittman, Mike Birbiglia, Matt Haig
Start with Why
How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
Also recommended by:
Richard Branson, Robert Rodriguez, Tony Hsieh, Julie Rice, Kathryn Minshew, Tom Bilyeu, Jim Kwik, Michael Hyatt, Patrick Bet-David
Delivering Happiness
A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose
Also recommended by:
Tim Ferriss, Kevin Rose, Gretchen Rubin, Julie Rice, Chip Conley, Danny Miranda, Patrick Bet-David
Ego Is the Enemy
Also recommended by:
Aubrey Marcus, George Raveling, Peter Thiel, Mark Manson, Danny Miranda
The Art of Seduction
Also recommended by:
Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son
Also recommended by:
Talk Like TED
The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds
Also recommended by:
Fascinate
Your 7 Triggers to Persuasion and Captivation
Long Story Short
The Only Storytelling Guide You'll Ever Need
The Art of Storytelling
Easy Steps to Presenting an Unforgettable Story
The Hero’s Journey
Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work
The Storyteller's Secret
From TED Speakers to Business Legends, Why Some Ideas Catch On and Others Don't
Sources
- 1
15 Must-Read Books That Will Make You An Outstanding Storyteller | by Frank Heijdenrijk ♛ | Medium
medium.com
- 2
Best Storytelling Books: 20 Titles You Must Read ()
becomeawritertoday.com
- 3
10 Best Books for Learning the Art of Business Storytelling | Story Bistro
storybistro.com
- 4
Ask The Expert: Five Books That Will Help You Master Storytelling
forbes.com
- 5
The 18 Best Books on Storytelling (to Read in 2023)
upjourney.com
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Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.
Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.
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