What books does Andrew Huberman recommend?
Feeding the same mission that made Huberman Lab one of the most popular science podcasts in the world, Andrew Huberman's book recommendations map neatly onto the topics he explores on air. The neuroscientist has assembled 32 titles drawn from the podcast, his Twitter account, and endorsements he has written, and the collection concentrates on psychology and human behavior, science and technology, health and wellness, and self-improvement. His standout pick is Robert Greene's Mastery, which he says 'transformed my entire life,' adding that 'in many ways his podcast probably wouldn't exist were it not for the book.' He also points listeners to Anna Lembke's Dopamine Nation, Steven Pressfield's The War of Art, and Peter Attia's Outlive, a shelf that maps closely to the themes of focus, motivation, and human potential he explores on air.
Last updated February 2026 · Every recommendation cited to its original source.
byRobert Greene
2012352 Pages“It transformed my entire life... in many ways his podcast probably wouldn't exist were it not for the book. It embedded in him the idea that we all have a deeper purpose, and it explains how to go about finding that purpose.”
— Andrew Huberman
Source: Huberman Lab Podcast
Read by Andrew Huberman
The Secret Pulse of Time
Making Sense of Life's Scarcest Commodity
byStefan Klein
2007368 Pages“This book had the biggest impact on my thinking... It can be described as 'operating instructions' for how we use time.”
— Andrew Huberman
Source: Andrew Huberman's Twitter
Read by Bill Ackman, Bryan Johnson, Rich Roll and 4 others
Outlive
The Science and Art of Longevity
byPeter Attia, Bill Gifford
2023496 Pages“This is a phenomenal book. I've read it cover to cover now three times... Outlive is not just informative, it is important. Finally there is a modern thorough, clear and actionable manual for how to maximize our immediate and long-term health.”
— Andrew Huberman
Source: Huberman Lab Podcast
Read by Andrew Huberman, Jonathan Haidt, Charlie Kirk and 1 others
Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence
Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence
byAnna Lembke
2021304 Pages“I do believe everyone should read that book, so important for the addict and non-addict alike because it deals with basically the state of our life nowadays... It is an incredible book about addiction and dopamine.”
— Andrew Huberman
Source: Huberman Lab Podcast
Read by Ryan Holiday, Rick Rubin, Rich Roll and 5 others
The War of Art
Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
bySteven Pressfield
2002168 Pages“I read Steven's book The War of Art some years ago and I loved it. It transformed the way that I did my science, how I approached the podcast, and many many other aspects of life.”
— Andrew Huberman
Source: Huberman Lab Podcast
Deep Work
Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
byCal Newport
2016304 Pages“This book has had a significant positive influence on my work life... I recommend everyone to read it. It provides strategies for achieving focused success in a distracted world.”
— Andrew Huberman
Source: Huberman Lab Podcast
The Circadian Code
Lose Weight, Supercharge Your Energy, and Transform Your Health from Morning to Midnight
bySatchin Panda
2018288 Pages“He wrote a beautiful book called The Circadian Code... really strongly pointed to the fact that liver health, brain health, metabolic factors and endocrine factors... all seem to benefit from having a period of each 24 hour day in which we are not eating anything.”
— Andrew Huberman
Source: Huberman Lab Podcast
Read by Tobias Lütke, Rhonda Patrick, Peter Attia and 5 others
Why We Sleep
Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
byMatthew Walker
2017368 Pages“The marvelous book, Why We Sleep... incredibly important and terrific resource that fundamentally changed the public's understanding of sleep.”
— Andrew Huberman
Source: Huberman Lab Podcast
The Molecule of More
How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity—and Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race
byDaniel Z. Lieberman, Michael E. Long
2018240 Pages“It's a terrific book I wish I had written it frankly... if you want to learn more about dopamine reward prediction error and how dopamine regulates various aspects of your emotional and motivational life it's a terrific read.”
— Andrew Huberman
Source: Huberman Lab Podcast
Read by Andrew Huberman
Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic
How Trauma Works and How We Can Heal From It
byPaul Conti
2021200 Pages“I consider that book to be the best book in terms of describing what trauma is and isn't and how it leads to PTSD. It also describes some of Dr. Paul Conti's own experiences with trauma and his own treatment of trauma.”
— Andrew Huberman
Source: Huberman Lab Podcast
Read by Arianna Huffington, Rich Roll, Joe Rogan and 5 others
Breath
The New Science of a Lost Art
byJames Nestor
2020304 Pages“Breath turns the conventional wisdom of what we thought we knew about our most basic biological function on its head. You will never breathe the same again.”
— Andrew Huberman
Source: Huberman Lab Podcast
Read by Andrew Huberman
The Nature of the Beast
How Emotions Guide Us
byDavid J. Anderson
2022304 Pages“This book had the biggest impact on my thinking.”
— Andrew Huberman
Source: Huberman Lab Podcast
byRick Rubin, Neil Strauss
2023432 Pages“Books that transformed my world view and that impact my thinking and behavior daily: ... 'The Creative Act' by Rick Rubin”
— Andrew Huberman
Source: Andrew Huberman's Twitter
Read by Andrew Huberman
byOliver Sacks
2015397 Pages“Books that transformed my world view and that impact my thinking and behavior daily: ... 'On the Move' by Oliver Sacks”
— Andrew Huberman
Source: Andrew Huberman's Twitter
Read by Andrew Huberman
byLiqun Luo
2020760 Pages“Principles of Neurobiology is the best textbook out there... It illustrates how scientific progress is made and is written for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students.”
— Andrew Huberman
Source: Huberman Lab Podcast
Altered Traits
Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body
byDaniel Goleman, Richard J. Davidson
2017336 Pages“It's a wonderful book where they very clearly distinguish between state changes and trait changes. I would say that circa 2016 2017 this book really captured what I believe to be the most essential elements of the science of meditation.”
— Andrew Huberman
Source: Huberman Lab Podcast
The Eighth Day of Creation
Makers of the Revolution in Biology
byHorace Freeland Judson
1996720 Pages“It is the story of molecular biology's birth and early development... covers the discovery of DNA and the genetic code in a way that is accessible to readers without a scientific background. If you enjoy reading about the history of science... this book is for you.”
— Andrew Huberman
Source: Huberman Lab Podcast
Read by Andrew Huberman
Projections
A Story of Human Emotions
byKarl Deisseroth
2021256 Pages“Really good book... Karl Deisseroth, the professor of biology and neuroscience and psychiatry at Stanford takes us over seven of his personal clinical experiences.”
— Andrew Huberman
Source: Huberman Lab Podcast
Read by Andrew Huberman
Right Brain Psychotherapy
Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology
byAllan N. Schore
2019384 Pages“In this latest triumphant tour de force, Allan Schore once again ventures into uncharted territory... establishing him as the undisputed father of affective, relational, and spiritual neuroscience.”
— Andrew Huberman
Source: Book Blurb / Endorsement
Read by Andrew Huberman
An Introduction to Behavioral Endocrinology
Sixth Edition
byRandy J. Nelson, Lance J. Kriegsfeld
2022828 Pages“I recommend this text book for understanding behavioral endocrinology, a topic I am often asked about.”
— Andrew Huberman
Source: Huberman Lab Podcast
Read by Andrew Huberman
The Dream Drugstore
Chemically Altered States of Consciousness
byJ. Allan Hobson
2001349 Pages“This book looks at the brain's chemistry and the mechanisms of chemically altered states of consciousness... connects those to treating complex issues, including schizophrenia, anxiety, and even insomnia.”
— Andrew Huberman
Source: Huberman Lab Podcast
Read by Andrew Huberman
Finding Ultra
Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself
byRich Roll
2012288 Pages“Finding Ultra blends Rich Roll's story of superhuman endurance... Rich Roll changed his life when he was 40... He wants people to know that they can change too and that they have a lot of potential they don't know about.”
— Andrew Huberman
Source: Huberman Lab Podcast
Read by Andrew Huberman
Longitude
The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
byDava Sobel
1995184 Pages“Tells the fascinating story of how humanity solved the age-old problem of determining longitude at sea... I used to recommend this to students.”
— Andrew Huberman
Source: Huberman Lab Podcast
The Road to Character
How to Build a Life of Moral Depth
byDavid Brooks
2015320 Pages“Recommended as an important read for understanding character development and personal growth.”
— Andrew Huberman
Source: Huberman Lab Podcast
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Frequently asked questions
What books does Andrew Huberman recommend?
His 32 recommendations include Mastery by Robert Greene, Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke, The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, and Outlive by Peter Attia, spanning neuroscience, motivation, and human potential.
What is Andrew Huberman's favorite book?
Robert Greene's Mastery, which he says 'transformed my entire life,' noting that 'in many ways his podcast probably wouldn't exist were it not for the book' because it convinced him everyone has a deeper purpose to pursue.
Where do Andrew Huberman book recommendations come from?
They come from the Huberman Lab podcast, where he cites books during episodes and with guests, along with his Twitter account and the book endorsements he has written for other authors.
Has Andrew Huberman written a book?
No authored books appear in his profile. His recommendations reach audiences through the Huberman Lab podcast and social media rather than through published works of his own.
What genres does Andrew Huberman read most?
His recommendations concentrate on psychology and human behavior, science and technology, health and wellness, and self-improvement, closely tracking the topics he covers on the Huberman Lab podcast, from motivation and focus to sleep, longevity, and creativity.
All 32 Books Andrew Huberman Has Recommended
- Mastery · Robert Greene
- The Secret Pulse of Time · Stefan Klein
- Outlive · Peter Attia
- Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence · Anna Lembke
- The War of Art · Steven Pressfield
- Deep Work · Cal Newport
- The Circadian Code · Satchin Panda
- Why We Sleep · Matthew Walker
- The Molecule of More · Daniel Z. Lieberman
- Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic · Paul Conti
- Breath · James Nestor
- The Nature of the Beast · David J. Anderson
- The Creative Act: A Way of Being · Rick Rubin
- On the Move: A Life · Oliver Sacks
- Principles of Neurobiology · Liqun Luo
- Altered Traits · Daniel Goleman
- The Eighth Day of Creation · Horace Freeland Judson
- Projections · Karl Deisseroth
- Right Brain Psychotherapy · Allan N. Schore
- An Introduction to Behavioral Endocrinology · Randy J. Nelson
- The Dream Drugstore · J. Allan Hobson
- Finding Ultra · Rich Roll
- Longitude · Dava Sobel
- The Road to Character · David Brooks
- Wherever You Go, There You Are · Jon Kabat-Zinn
- Play It Away: A Workaholic's Cure for Anxiety · Charlie Hoehn
- The Courage to Be Disliked · Ichiro Kishimi
- An Immense World · Ed Yong
- Attached · Amir Levine
- Never Split the Difference · Chris Voss
- The 4-Hour Body · Tim Ferriss
- The Salt Fix · James DiNicolantonio