How was this list created?

We searched for "best Communication books", found the top 5 articles, took every book mentioned in 2+ articles, and averaged their rankings.

How many books are in this list?

There are 18 books in this list.

Why did you create this list?

We wanted to gather the most accurate list of Communication books on the internet.

18 Best Communication Books of All Time

Our goal: Build the most accurate list of best Communication books.

How we picked these:
1. Search for "best Communication books" and study the top 5 articles.
2. Add only the top books (mentioned 2+ times).
3. Rank the results neatly for you here! 😊
(This process takes a long time, but we do the research so you don't have to!)

(Updated 2022)

MOST RECOMMENDED!
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How To Win Friends and Influence People
Dale Carnegie
Appears in 5 articles
14 recommenders
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Crucial Conversations
Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High
Kerry Patterson
Appears in 5 articles
2 recommenders
3
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Never Eat Alone
And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time
Keith Ferrazzi
Appears in 4 articles
1 recommender
4
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Just Listen
Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone
Mark Goulston
Appears in 3 articles
5
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Extraordinary PR, Ordinary Budget
A Strategy Guide
Jennifer R. Farmer
Appears in 2 articles
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Leadership Presence
Kathy Lubar
Appears in 2 articles
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All Marketers are Liars
The Underground Classic That Explains How Marketing Really Works--and Why Authenticity Is the Best Marketing of All
Seth Godin
Appears in 2 articles
1 recommender
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4 Essential Keys to Effective Communication in Love, Life, Work--Anywhere!
Including the "12-Day Communication Challenge!"
Bento C. Leal III
Appears in 2 articles
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Bringing Out the Best in People
How to Apply the Astonishing Power of Positive Reinforcement
Aubrey C. Daniels
Appears in 2 articles
10
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Talk Like TED
The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds
Carmine Gallo
Appears in 2 articles
11
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Power Questions
Build Relationships, Win New Business, and Influence Others
Andrew Sobel
Appears in 2 articles
12
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The Definitive Book of Body Language
The Hidden Meaning Behind People's Gestures and Expressions
Allan Pease
Appears in 2 articles
13
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Resonate
Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences
Nancy Duarte
Appears in 2 articles
14
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Boundaries
When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life
Henry Cloud
Appears in 2 articles
2 recommenders
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Thanks for the Feedback
The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well
Douglas Stone
Appears in 2 articles
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Difficult Conversations
How to Discuss What Matters Most
Douglas Stone
Appears in 2 articles
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How to Talk to Anyone
92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships
Leil Lowndes
Appears in 2 articles
1 recommender
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You Just Don't Understand
Women and Men in Conversation
Deborah Tannen
Appears in 2 articles

FAQ

How was this list created?
We searched for "best Communication books", found the top 5 articles, took every book mentioned in 2+ articles, and averaged their rankings.
How many books are in this list?
There are 18 books in this list.
Why did you create this list?
We wanted to gather the most accurate list of Communication books on the internet.