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What books does Arianna Huffington recommend?
Spanning both ambition and stillness, Arianna Huffington's book recommendations mirror a career that runs from founding The Huffington Post to building Thrive Global around well-being. Her 33 titles are gathered from features like The Week's 'six favorite books,' Fast Company, official book blurbs, and Thrive Global's reading guides, and they lean toward self-improvement, psychology and human behavior, business and strategy, and health and wellness. Her most personal pick is Marcus Aurelius's Meditations, which she says 'lives on my nightstand' and finds 'so inspirational and instructive.' Ray Dalio's Principles, Kai-Fu Lee's AI Superpowers, and Carl Jung's Memories, Dreams, Reflections round out a list that balances ancient wisdom with modern strategy. Huffington is a prolific author herself, having written Thrive, The Sleep Revolution, and roughly a dozen other books.
Last updated February 2026 · Every recommendation cited to its original source.
Meditations
A New Translation
byMarcus Aurelius
2003256 Pages(1,240,000)
“I find [this book] so inspirational and instructive, it lives on my nightstand.”
— Arianna Huffington
Source: The Week - Arianna Huffington's 6 Favorite Books
Read by Arianna Huffington, Marc Benioff, Michael Bloomberg and 6 others
byRay Dalio
2017592 Pages“Beautifully written and filled with such wisdom.”
— Arianna Huffington
Source: Official Endorsement / Thrive Global
Read by Peter Thiel, Satya Nadella, Arianna Huffington and 4 others
AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order
China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order
byKai-Fu Lee
2018272 Pages“One of those books you begin reading and instantly feel that everybody should know about it.”
— Arianna Huffington
Source: Thrive Global Introduction
byCarl Jung, Aniela Jaffé
1989448 Pages“I have long been captivated by Jung's emphasis on dreams and archetypes. This autobiographical work, one of my favorite books, helped me explore the possibility that our nighttime dreams, far from shutting us off from 'the real world,' actually open up another reality — a timeless place that allows us to listen to our souls.”
— Arianna Huffington
Source: The Week - Arianna Huffington's 6 Favorite Books
Search Inside Yourself
The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace)
byChade-Meng Tan
2012288 Pages“Meng's Search Inside Yourself is an invaluable guide to achieving your own best potential.”
— Arianna Huffington
Source: Official Blurb
Read by Arianna Huffington, Rich Roll, Joe Rogan and 5 others
Breath
The New Science of a Lost Art
byJames Nestor
2020304 Pages“Love that one of our Thrivers... discovered one of my favorite books... science and wisdom are timeless.”
— Arianna Huffington
Source: Verified Twitter Post
Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence
The Hidden Driver of Excellence
byDaniel Goleman
2013320 Pages“I love how Focus is a sustained look at our addiction to screens and devices and the countless external distractions that threaten to take us further from ourselves and the people we love. His lesson—that 'full attention is a form of love'—is something we can all learn from and take to heart.”
— Arianna Huffington
Source: Fast Company - 6 Must-Read Books
The Start-up of You
Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career
byReid Hoffman, Ben Casnocha
2012272 Pages“Wisdom from @reidhoffman about how success is about both 'I' and 'We.' You can read more in this excerpt from his newly updated book 'The Startup of You' on @Thrive.”
— Arianna Huffington
Source: Verified Twitter Post
Read by Arianna Huffington, Jamie Dimon, Brian Armstrong and 1 others
Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order
Why Nations Succeed and Fail
byRay Dalio
2021576 Pages“This may well be the most important book of the year if not the decade.”
— Arianna Huffington
Source: Social Media Endorsement
Hopping over the Rabbit Hole
How Entrepreneurs Turn Failure into Success
byAnthony Scaramucci
2016208 Pages“The most valuable thing [the author] teaches us about success is how important, even necessary, failure is.”
— Arianna Huffington
Source: Official Book Blurb
The War for Kindness
Building Empathy in a Fractured World
byJamil Zaki
2019288 Pages“Shows that empathy isn't a fixed trait — it's something we can, and must, develop and nurture.”
— Arianna Huffington
Source: Thrive Global Recommendation
Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World
A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World
byScott Harrison
2018336 Pages“A hope-filled book about finding your purpose in life and pursuing it against all odds.”
— Arianna Huffington
Source: Official Book Blurb
Growth IQ
Get Smarter About the Choices that Will Make or Break Your Business
byTiffani Bova
2018352 Pages“Smart growth is sustainable growth, and [the author] shows us how to maintain it.”
— Arianna Huffington
Source: Official Book Blurb
Read by Ray Dalio, Sheryl Sandberg, Richard Branson and 1 others
Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World
How Non-Conformists Move the World
byAdam Grant
2016336 Pages“A fascinating, eye-opening read that will help you not just recognize your own unique gifts, but find the strength to challenge conventional wisdom to bring them to life.”
— Arianna Huffington
Source: Official Book Blurb
Parents Who Lead
The Leadership Approach You Need to Parent with Purpose, Fuel Your Career, and Create a Richer Life
byStewart D. Friedman, Alyssa F. Westring
2020272 Pages“Encourages parents to forge better lives not only for our children but also for ourselves.”
— Arianna Huffington
Source: Official Book Blurb
byAndre Iguodala, Carvell Wallace
2019256 Pages“About how he learned to believe the age-old adage that 'less is more.'”
— Arianna Huffington
Source: Official Book Blurb
Wake Up to the Joy of You
52 Meditations and Practices for a Calmer, Happier Life
byAgapi Stassinopoulos
2016320 Pages“It's a great book! (And who can't use a little joy right now?)”
— Arianna Huffington
Source: Official Endorsement
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed
byLori Gottlieb
2019432 Pages“Funny, hopeful, wise, and engrossing—all at the same time.”
— Arianna Huffington
Source: Official Book Blurb
Strength in Stillness
The Power of Transcendental Meditation
byBob Roth
2018224 Pages“A master class that makes Transcendental Meditation accessible for everyone.”
— Arianna Huffington
Source: Official Book Blurb
bySandro Galea
2019304 Pages“A must-read for anyone interested in building a healthier world!”
— Arianna Huffington
Source: Official Book Blurb
Gay Like Me
A Father Writes to His Son
byRichie Jackson
2020176 Pages“I loved every page. Powerful, moving, and inspiring!”
— Arianna Huffington
Source: Official Book Blurb
More Human
Designing a World Where People Come First
bySteve Hilton, Jason Bade, Scott Bade
2015560 Pages“A very timely book and a powerful call for change.”
— Arianna Huffington
Source: Official Book Blurb
Outsmart Your Pain
Mindfulness and Self-Compassion to Help You Leave Chronic Pain Behind
byChristiane Wolf
2021240 Pages“Mindfulness and compassion practices should be in everybody's toolbox for a happier and healthier life. [This] book is essential reading for providers who treat chronic illnesses and for those suffering from them.”
— Arianna Huffington
Source: Official Book Blurb
Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World
An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World
byMark Williams, Danny Penman
2011288 Pages“Williams and Penman suggest a variety of quick and easy ways to practice mindfulness, including taking something we've placed on autopilot — brushing our teeth, drinking our morning coffee — and putting it back on the list of things we pay attention to.”
— Arianna Huffington
Source: The Week - Arianna Huffington's 6 Favorite Books
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Frequently asked questions
What books does Arianna Huffington recommend?
Her 33 recommendations include Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, Principles by Ray Dalio, AI Superpowers by Kai-Fu Lee, and Memories, Dreams, Reflections by Carl Jung, balancing classical philosophy with modern business and technology.
What is Arianna Huffington's favorite book?
Marcus Aurelius's Meditations, which she says 'lives on my nightstand' and finds 'so inspirational and instructive,' returning to the Stoic emperor's reflections as a source of daily grounding and wisdom.
Where do Arianna Huffington book recommendations come from?
They come from magazine features such as The Week and Fast Company, official book blurbs she has written, her Twitter posts, and reading recommendations published through her wellness company Thrive Global.
Has Arianna Huffington written any books?
Yes. She has written more than a dozen books, including Thrive, The Sleep Revolution, On Becoming Fearless, and The Fourth Instinct, many focused on redefining success and prioritizing well-being.
What genres does Arianna Huffington read most?
Her recommendations favor self-improvement, psychology and human behavior, business and strategy, and health and wellness, reflecting a dual focus on high performance and sustainable living that runs through both her Huffington Post and Thrive Global work.
All 33 Books Arianna Huffington Has Recommended
- Meditations · Marcus Aurelius
- Principles: Life and Work · Ray Dalio
- AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order · Kai-Fu Lee
- Memories, Dreams, Reflections · Carl Jung
- Search Inside Yourself · Chade-Meng Tan
- Breath · James Nestor
- Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence · Daniel Goleman
- The Start-up of You · Reid Hoffman
- Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order · Ray Dalio
- Hopping over the Rabbit Hole · Anthony Scaramucci
- The War for Kindness · Jamil Zaki
- Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World · Scott Harrison
- Growth IQ · Tiffani Bova
- Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World · Adam Grant
- Parents Who Lead · Stewart D. Friedman
- The Sixth Man: A Memoir · Andre Iguodala
- Wake Up to the Joy of You · Agapi Stassinopoulos
- Maybe You Should Talk to Someone · Lori Gottlieb
- Strength in Stillness · Bob Roth
- Well: What We Need to Talk About When We Talk About Health · Sandro Galea
- Gay Like Me · Richie Jackson
- More Human · Steve Hilton
- Outsmart Your Pain · Christiane Wolf
- Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World · Mark Williams
- Give and Take · Adam Grant
- Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead · Sheryl Sandberg
- Radical Acceptance · Tara Brach
- How to Raise Successful People · Esther Wojcicki
- More Than Enough · Elaine Welteroth
- The Beautiful No: And Other Tales of Trial, Transcendence, and Transformation · Sheri Salata
- A Handbook for New Stoics · Massimo Pigliucci
- When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing · Daniel H. Pink
- Joyful · Ingrid Fetell Lee