31 Best Mindfulness Books
We analyzed 6+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 31 best mindfulness 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 Mindfulness books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best mindfulness books" and study the top 6+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
31 Best Mindfulness Books
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The Miracle of Mindfulness
An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation
Also recommended by
1 person
Kevin Rose recommended this bookKevin Rose
"It was [the book] that really got me into mindfulness and applying it to everyday life." - Kevin Rose
Kevin Rose's recommendation of this book
Full Catastrophe Living
Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness
The Power of Now
A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
Also recommended by
7 people
Carlos Santana recommended this bookCarlos Santana
Carlos Santana recommended this book on his website.
Carlos Santana's recommendation of this book 
Kristen Ulmer recommended this bookKristen Ulmer
"It was so powerful because it outlines non-dual states—a.k.a something bigger than my own personal, limited view of the world." - Kristen Ulmer
Kristen Ulmer's recommendation of this book 
Naval Ravikant recommended this bookNaval Ravikant
"[This book] is the OG." - Naval Ravikant
Naval Ravikant's recommendation of this book 
Jen Sincero recommended this bookJen Sincero
"It challenges you to see the world in a different way and does a great job of at helping you grasp some pretty deep theories about reality and time and perspective." - Jen Sincero
Jen Sincero's recommendation of this book 
Justin Kan recommended this bookJustin Kan
"Changed my life!" - Justin Kan
Justin Kan's recommendation of this book 
Matt Ogus recommended this bookMatt Ogus
"Absolutely life changing." - Matt Ogus
Matt Ogus's recommendation of this book +1
More recommendations
- Pete Holmes
"I love it on CD, hearing him read it helps." - Pete Holmes
- Pete Holmes
10% Happier
How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works--A True Story
Also recommended by
3 people
Peter Attia recommended this bookPeter Attia
"I’ve read a lot about mediation, but it was the first book I read where I thought, 'I can relate to this guy.'" - Peter Attia
Peter Attia's recommendation of this book 
Veronica Belmont recommended this bookVeronica Belmont
"Made me totally rethink mindfulness and meditation." - Veronica Belmont
Veronica Belmont's recommendation of this book 
Danny Miranda recommended this bookDanny Miranda
"Would recommend this to anyone who 'doesn’t have time to meditate' or is skeptical of the practice in general." - Danny Miranda
Danny Miranda's recommendation of this book
Mindfulness
An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World
Also recommended by
2 people
Will MacAskill recommended this bookWill MacAskill
"It’s significantly improved my life." - Will MacAskill
Will MacAskill's recommendation of this book 
Arianna Huffington recommended this bookArianna Huffington
Arianna Huffington mentioned this book in her book "Thrive."
Arianna Huffington's recommendation of this book
Wherever You Go, There You Are
Mindfulness Meditation In Everyday Life
Also recommended by
2 people
Tristan Harris recommended this bookTristan Harris
"The point is that you will repeat our same mental habits everywhere we go." - Tristan Harris
Tristan Harris's recommendation of this book 
Rick Rubin recommended this bookRick Rubin
"It’s a great book if you’ve never meditated, and if you’ve been meditating for 50 years." - Rick Rubin
Rick Rubin's recommendation of this book
Mindfulness for Beginners
Reclaiming the Present Moment and Your Life
Also recommended by
1 person
Ev Williams recommended this bookEv Williams
"Mindfulness meditation is the most important habit I’ve taken up in my adult life." - Ev Williams
Ev Williams's recommendation of this book
The Untethered Soul
The Journey Beyond Yourself
Also recommended by
8 people- Naval Ravikant recommended this book
Naval Ravikant
Naval Ravikant tweeted about this book.
Naval Ravikant's recommendation of this book 
Ryan Hoover recommended this bookRyan Hoover
"A useful read for those suffering with anxiety." - Ryan Hoover
Ryan Hoover's recommendation of this book 
Daniel Gross recommended this bookDaniel Gross
"Does a nice job of repackaging Eastern philosophy concepts in words that appeal to the hyperational Westerner mindset." - Daniel Gross
Daniel Gross's recommendation of this book 
Deepak Chopra recommended this bookDeepak Chopra
"Read this book carefully, and you will get more than a glimpse of eternity." - Deepak Chopra
Deepak Chopra's recommendation of this book 
Oprah Winfrey recommended this bookOprah Winfrey
"One of my new favorite books." - Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey's recommendation of this book 
Russell Brand recommended this bookRussell Brand
"It was impactful." - Russell Brand
Russell Brand's recommendation of this book +2
More recommendations
- Tony Robbins
"An incredible book." - Tony Robbins
- Danny Miranda
"An incredible read on spirituality. No amount of notes could do this one justice." - Danny Miranda
- Tony Robbins
The Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness
How Mindfulness Can Change Your Life in Ten Minutes a Day
Also recommended by
1 person
Bill Gates recommended this bookBill Gates
"If you want to try meditation for yourself, one good way to ease into it—especially if you’re as skeptical as I was—is to pick up a copy of [this book]." - Bill Gates
Bill Gates's recommendation of this book
Declutter Your Mind
How to Stop Worrying, Relieve Anxiety, and Eliminate Negative Thinking
The Mindful Way Workbook
An 8-Week Program to Free Yourself from Depression and Emotional Distress
The Four Agreements
A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
Also recommended by
12 people
Joe Rogan recommended this bookJoe Rogan
"A seriously powerful book." - Joe Rogan
Joe Rogan's recommendation of this book - Peter Attia recommended this book
Peter Attia
Peter Attia mentioned reading this book on an interview for Outside Online.
Peter Attia's recommendation of this book 
Jack Dorsey recommended this bookJack Dorsey
"[One] of my favorite books." - Jack Dorsey
Jack Dorsey's recommendation of this book 
Aubrey Marcus recommended this bookAubrey Marcus
Aubrey Marcus mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Aubrey Marcus's recommendation of this book 
Ellen DeGeneres recommended this bookEllen DeGeneres
"I love [this book] so much that it feels like my book. It feels so personal." - Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres's recommendation of this book 
Daniel Negreanu recommended this bookDaniel Negreanu
"It’s the simplicity that makes the book so powerful. Anytime I have a friend who wants to embark on the journey of introspection, that’s always where I start." - Daniel Negreanu
Daniel Negreanu's recommendation of this book +6
More recommendations
- Karlie Kloss
"I just think it’s got a lot of great principles and ideas." - Karlie Kloss
- Big Sean
"Another one of my favorites." - Big Sean
- Jen Sincero
"Lays out some very simple and profound truths that will absolutely change your life for the better if you live by them." - Jen Sincero
- Danny Miranda
"A great book for anyone seeking knowledge on how to live a better life." - Danny Miranda
- Robin Black
"Great book." - Robin Black
- Patrick Bet-David
Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
- Karlie Kloss
Waking Up
A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion
Also recommended by
3 people- Naval Ravikant recommended this book
Naval Ravikant
"Loved [this book]." - Naval Ravikant
Naval Ravikant's recommendation of this book 
Susan Cain recommended this bookSusan Cain
"Such a fantastic book. And it was really, for me, completely lifechanging." - Susan Cain
Susan Cain's recommendation of this book 
Justin Boreta recommended this bookJustin Boreta
One of Justin Boreta's most-gifted or recommended books.
Justin Boreta's recommendation of this book
Mindfulness in Plain English
Also recommended by
2 people
Vinod Khosla recommended this bookVinod Khosla
"Easy access to meditation." - Vinod Khosla
Vinod Khosla's recommendation of this book 
Shane Parrish recommended this bookShane Parrish
"Deepens our understanding of the nuts-and-bolts of meditation." - Shane Parrish
Shane Parrish's recommendation of this book
10-Minute Mindfulness
71 Habits for Living in the Present Moment
Cure
A Journey into the Science of Mind Over Body
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Listening to My Body
A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their sensations (what the heck are those?) and feelings so that they can get better at figuring out what they need.
Make Peace with Your Mind
How Mindfulness and Compassion Can Free You from Your Inner Critic
Mindful Games
Sharing Mindfulness and Meditation with Children, Teens, and Families
Mindful Parenting
Simple and Powerful Solutions for Raising Creative, Engaged, Happy Kids in Today’s Hectic World
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy For Dummies
Practicing Mindfulness
75 Essential Meditations to Reduce Stress, Improve Mental Health, and Find Peace in the Everyday
Savor
Mindful Eating, Mindful Life
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Sitting Still Like a Frog
Mindfulness Exercises for Kids (and Their Parents)
The Little Book of Being
Practices and Guidance for Uncovering Your Natural Awareness
The Little Book of Mindfulness
10 Minutes a Day to Less Stress, More Peace
The Mindfulness-Based Eating Solution
Proven Strategies to End Overeating, Satisfy Your Hunger, and Savor Your Life
The Worry Trick
How Your Brain Tricks You into Expecting the Worst and What You Can Do About It
Unfu*k Yourself
Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life
What Does It Mean to Be Present?
You Are Not Your Brain
The 4-Step Solution for Changing Bad Habits, Ending Unhealthy Thinking, and Taking Control of Your Life
Sources
- 1
The 10 Best Books to Read for Learning Mindfulness - Jason Gutierrez
jasongutierrez.me
- 2
Best mindfulness books
pennbookcenter.com
- 3
50 Best Mindfulness Books (Reviews + PDF's)
positivepsychology.com
- 4
Best Mindfulness Books To Help You Find Your Zen
blinkist.com
- 5
15 Of The Best Mindfulness Books, A State Of Being | Book Riot
bookriot.com
- 6
20 Best Mindfulness Books to Find Your Inner Peace
developgoodhabits.com
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