11 Best Happiness Books
We analyzed 5+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 11 best happiness 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 Happiness books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best happiness books" and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
11 Best Happiness Books
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Stumbling on Happiness
Also recommended by
6 people
Sam Harris recommended this bookSam Harris
"A good book which I recommend." - Sam Harris
Sam Harris's recommendation of this book 
Derek Sivers recommended this bookDerek Sivers
"Harvard professor of psychology has studied happiness for years, and shares factual findings that will change the way you look at the world." - Derek Sivers
Derek Sivers's recommendation of this book 
Maria Popova recommended this bookMaria Popova
"Explores the sometimes subtle, sometimes radical changes we can make in our everyday cognitive strategies in order to avoid ending up unhappy and disappointed." - Maria Popova
Maria Popova's recommendation of this book 
Ev Williams recommended this bookEv Williams
On the "books read" section of Ev Williams' GoodReads profile.
Ev Williams's recommendation of this book 
Andrew Wilkinson recommended this bookAndrew Wilkinson
"Had a surprisingly large impact on the way I think about the future, planning, travel, relationships, and so many other things." - Andrew Wilkinson
Andrew Wilkinson's recommendation of this book 
Mark Manson recommended this bookMark Manson
"The red-headed stepchild of happiness books." - Mark Manson
Mark Manson's recommendation of this book
The Happiness Hypothesis
Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom
Also recommended by
4 people
Joe Rogan recommended this bookJoe Rogan
"One of the best and most insightful books I’ve ever read." - Joe Rogan
Joe Rogan's recommendation of this book 
Charles Koch recommended this bookCharles Koch
Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.
Charles Koch's recommendation of this book 
Tony Hsieh recommended this bookTony Hsieh
"One great book in this field." - Tony Hsieh
Tony Hsieh's recommendation of this book 
Derren Brown recommended this bookDerren Brown
"First got me thinking about happiness (which led to Happy, my last book)." - Derren Brown
Derren Brown's recommendation of this book
The Happiness Advantage
How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life
Also recommended by
2 people
Tai Lopez recommended this bookTai Lopez
"Interesting book on how to be happy." - Tai Lopez
Tai Lopez's recommendation of this book 
Ali Abdaal recommended this bookAli Abdaal
Ali Abdaal recommended this book on his website.
Ali Abdaal's recommendation of this book
The Art of Happiness
A Handbook for Living
Also recommended by
1 person- Jeff Weiner recommended this book
Jeff Weiner
Jeff Weiner recommended this book on Twitter.
Jeff Weiner's recommendation of this book
The Happiness Project
Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun
The Happiness Trap
How to Stop Struggling and Start Living
The How of Happiness
A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want
Authentic Happiness
Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment
Happiness Is an Inside Job
Practicing for a Joyful Life
The Happiness Equation
Want Nothing + Do Anything = Have Everything
The Happiness Factor
How to be Happy No Matter What!
Sources
- 1
The Best Books on Happiness - Five Books Expert Recommendations
fivebooks.com
- 2
6 of the best self-help books on happiness for international happiness day | London Evening Standard | Evening Standard
standard.co.uk
- 3
13 Best Happiness Books For Living A Happier Life - LifeHack
lifehack.org
- 4
15 Best Happiness Books and Are They Worth Your Time?
positivepsychology.com
- 5
The 21 Best Happiness Books of All Time - The Berkeley Well-Being Institute
berkeleywellbeing.com
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