7 Malcolm Gladwell  Book Recommendations Everyone Must Read  

Gladwell, a master storyteller, shares books that shaped his genius. Get inspired by his top picks.

Michael Lewis’s masterpiece is about football, love, and redemption—Gladwell calls it “close to perfect.” 

'The Blind Side' by Michael Lewis 

Janet Malcolm’s brilliant confidence inspires Gladwell. A thrilling insight into psychoanalysis and storytelling mastery. 

'Psychoanalysis: The Impossible Profession' by Janet Malcolm 

This book redefines human perception. Gladwell says it shaped his worldview. A must-read for thinkers. 

'The Person and the Situation' by Richard Nisbett & Lee Ross 

Levitt and Dubner made social science fun. Gladwell praises this genre-defining, entertaining economics book. 

'Freakonomics' by Levitt and Dubner 

Forget 13,000 business books! Gladwell says this is the one to understand great CEOs. 

'The Opposable Mind' by Roger Martin 

A clever exploration of driving habits and what they reveal about us. Gladwell was hooked. 

'Traffic' by Tom Vanderbilt 

Gladwell loves spy thrillers. This gripping Jack Reacher novel is his ultimate stress-buster recommendation. 

'Personal' by Lee Child