Books mentioned on Huberman Lab

57 books from the 51 episodes we have processed, ranked by how many episodes they came up in. Sponsor reads are left out. How we check

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   New Testament

   2 episodes

   “it comes from. I was raised Jewish, but when you read the New Testament, it's beautiful. And the ideas in it are beautiful. So I went back and I reread the book of Matthew.”

   Access the Sublime & Live Your Best Life | Robert Greene · 02/11/2026 · at 1:55:05

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   Principles of Neurobiology

   by Liqun Luo · 2 episodes

   “We need to fix that. It's not there. Is there not a textbook for teachers? I mean, like, if somebody wants to become a neuroscientist or even just get a neuroscience degree, they read the book Principles of Neurobiology by Liqun Luo or Principles of Neuroscience, which used to be by Kendall Jocelyn Schwartz.”

   How to Accelerate Learning & Improve Education | Joe Liemandt · 31/08/2026 · at 35:59

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   The Art of Spending Money: Simple Choices for a Richer Life

   by Morgan Housel · 2 episodes

   “And I really love his first book, but also his second book, The Art of Spending Money. He put out a, he said it's a Russian quote, the past is more unpredictable than the future.”

   How to Improve Your Memory & Cognitive Function at Any Age | Dr. Alan Castel · 13/07/2026 · at 29:44

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   The Doors of Perception

   by Aldous Huxley · 2 episodes

   “through the, you know, Aldous Huxley in Doors of Perception was calling the mind at large, That if you didn't have this filtering, all you would be seeing all of these incredible things.”

   Access the Sublime & Live Your Best Life | Robert Greene · 02/11/2026 · at 26:43

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   The Law of the Sublime

   by Robert Greene · 1 episode

   “I have a signed copy, thanks to you, on my shelf. I return to it often. And I'm thrilled you've written this new book, The Law of the Sublime. I'm so excited. I haven't read it yet because I just got it from you today. But my question is pretty straightforward.”

   Access the Sublime & Live Your Best Life | Robert Greene · 02/11/2026 · at 3:08

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   Mastery

   by Robert Greene · 1 episode

   “Art of Seduction. Another one of his books, entitled Mastery, remains one of my all-time favorite books and is one that I have recommended to the students I've taught in classes in my laboratory and to my friends and family and acquaintances for years.”

   Access the Sublime & Live Your Best Life | Robert Greene · 02/11/2026 · at 1:28

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   Radical Surrender: Letting Go in a World Addicted to Control

   by Anna Lembke · 1 episode

   “overcome each of them. We also discussed her new book, Radical Surrender, which I can tell you because I've read it is an absolutely fascinating and actionable exploration into how giving up our attempt to control certain things actually allows our brain to access new strategies to overcome major challenges, including addiction, as well as codependency, and altogether live healthier, better lives.”

   Overcome Addictions & Obsessions of All Kinds | Dr. Anna Lembke · 09/11/2026 · at 1:14

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   Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies

   by Jared Diamond · 1 episode

   “He's also a renowned author of books such as Guns, Germs, and Steel, for which he was awarded a Pulitzer Prize. He has also been awarded the National Medal of Science and a MacArthur Genius Award.”

   What Makes Great Leaders & How to Live an Extraordinary Life | Dr. Jared Diamond · 19/10/2026 · at 1:12

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   Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings: (When) Do Leaders Matter?

   by Jared Diamond · 1 episode

   “Today, we discuss topics related to Jared's most recent book, which is about leaders and leadership. It is entitled Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings. We discuss political leaders, religious leaders, leaders in business, and in sports. Today, you're going to hear a lot of myths dispelled, including the common myth that charisma is requisite for successful leadership.”

   What Makes Great Leaders & How to Live an Extraordinary Life | Dr. Jared Diamond · 19/10/2026 · at 1:24

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