10 Best Psychedelic Books
We analyzed 5+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 10 best psychedelic 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 Psychedelic books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best psychedelic books" and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
10 Best Psychedelic Books
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The Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell
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4 people
Dr. Andrew Weil recommended this bookDr. Andrew Weil
"Came first [in terms of my interests]." - Dr. Andrew Weil
Dr. Andrew Weil's recommendation of this book 
Michael Pollan recommended this bookMichael Pollan
"A very famous book about what were not then known as psychedelics." - Michael Pollan
Michael Pollan's recommendation of this book 
Ryan Shea recommended this bookRyan Shea
Ryan Shea recommended this book on his website.
Ryan Shea's recommendation of this book 
Douglas Murray recommended this bookDouglas Murray
"About something really interesting and dangerous." - Douglas Murray
Douglas Murray's recommendation of this book
A Really Good Day
How Microdosing Made a Mega Difference in My Mood, My Marriage, and My Life
LSD
My Problem Child
How to Change Your Mind
What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence
Also recommended by
12 people
Amelia Boone recommended this bookAmelia Boone
"Fantastic book." - Amelia Boone
Amelia Boone's recommendation of this book 
Aubrey Marcus recommended this bookAubrey Marcus
"Has done a better job than any I’ve read so far on this subject at rationally, calmly, and scientifically exploring just how impactful psychedelics can be for the individual and our culture." - Aubrey Marcus
Aubrey Marcus's recommendation of this book 
Hamilton Morris recommended this bookHamilton Morris
Hamilton Morris mentioned a passage from this book on Twitter.
Hamilton Morris's recommendation of this book 
Michael Mauboussin recommended this bookMichael Mauboussin
"[One of the] books that helped me think better in 2018." - Michael Mauboussin
Michael Mauboussin's recommendation of this book 
Naval Ravikant recommended this bookNaval Ravikant
Naval Ravikant's answer to "do you have any advice for dealing with the death of a parent?"
Naval Ravikant's recommendation of this book 
Paul Stamets recommended this bookPaul Stamets
Paul Stamets mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Paul Stamets's recommendation of this book +6
More recommendations
- Peter Attia
"Excellent." - Peter Attia
- Stewart Butterfield
"A great overview of research into the therapeutic uses of psychedelics." - Stewart Butterfield
- Tim Ferriss
"One of my favorite books of the last five years." - Tim Ferriss
- Vinod Khosla
"A fun exploration of psychedelic drugs, especially for someone who has never tried them." - Vinod Khosla
- Yuval Noah Harari
"Changed my mind, or at least some of the ideas held in my mind." - Yuval Noah Harari
- Kara Swisher
"Wonderful." - Kara Swisher
- Peter Attia
The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide
Safe, Therapeutic, and Sacred Journeys
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2 people
Peter Attia recommended this bookPeter Attia
One of Peter Attia's answers to "what book do you feel humanity needs right now?"
Peter Attia's recommendation of this book - Michael Pollan recommended this book
Michael Pollan
"Actually has very good advice for people who want to guide, or are shopping for a guide." - Michael Pollan
Michael Pollan's recommendation of this book
DMT
The Spirit Molecule
Also recommended by
2 people
Joe Rogan recommended this bookJoe Rogan
"Joe Rogan thinks it’s an amazing book and mentions it often." - JRE Library
Joe Rogan's recommendation of this book 
Jordan Peterson recommended this bookJordan Peterson
"A very interesting book." - Jordan Peterson
Jordan Peterson's recommendation of this book
Consciousness Medicine
Indigenous Wisdom, Entheogens, and Expanded States of Consciousness for Healing and Growth
Also recommended by
1 person
Tim Ferriss recommended this bookTim Ferriss
"Brand-new, but I’m already on my second read." - Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss's recommendation of this book
Food of the Gods
The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge A Radical History of Plants, Drugs, and Human Evolution
Also recommended by
1 person- Joe Rogan recommended this book
Joe Rogan
Joe Rogan's favorite book in 2009.
Joe Rogan's recommendation of this book
The Psychedelic Experience
A Manual Based on the Tibetan Book of the Dead
True Hallucinations
Being an Account of the Author's Extraordinary Adventures in the Devil's Paradise
Sources
- 1
Wellnesshealthbooks on psychedelics and consciousness
goop.com
- 2
The 10 Best Books on Psychedelics You Should Read - Psychedelic Literature
bestproducts.com
- 3
Top 20 Psychedelic Books for 2021 – EntheoNation
entheonation.com
- 4
7 of the best psychedelic books ever written - Big Think
bigthink.com
- 5
9 Best Books About Microdosing Psychedelics 2018 | The Strategist
nymag.com
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