1.

Memory Techniques
Unlimited Memory, Horsley (Summary)
How to Develop a Perfect Memory, O�Brien (Summary)
The Memory Book, Lorayne, Lucas (Summary)
Memory Improvement, White
The Mind Map Book, Buzan
Remember Remember, Cooke

2.IMPROVING MEMORY
Power Foods for the Brain, Barnard
How We Learn, Carey
Memory Rescue, Amen
Boost Your Brain, Fotuhi

3.BOOKS FOR STUDENTS

Make It Stick, Brown, Roediger, McDaniel (Summary)
A Mind for Numbers, Oakley (Summary)
How to Pass Exams, O�Brien
Super Memory � Super Student, Lorayne

4.MEMORY TRAINING AND BRAIN-GAME BOOKS

399 Games, Puzzles & Trivia Challenges to Keep Your Brain Young, Linde
Brain Games, Publications International
Train Your Brain, Kawashima

5.SCIENCE BOOKS ABOUT MEMORY

Neuroscience, Bear, Connors, Paradiso
In Search of Memory, Kandel
The Mind of a Mnemonist, Luria
Searching For Memory, Shachter
Essentials of Human Memory, Baddeley
Memory, Squire, Kandel

6.HISTORY BOOKS ABOUT MEMORY

The Art of Memory, Yates
The Memory Code, Kelly
The Craft of Thought, Carruthers

7.PHILOSOPHY BOOKS ABOUT MEMORY

Memory, History, Forgetting, Ric�ur
Memory, Foster
Why Life Speeds Up as You Get Older, Draaisma

8.MEMORY THEMED NOVELS

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, Fox
In Search of Lost Time, Proust
Austerlitz, Sebald
Before I Go To Sleep, Watson

90...... 70 Novels
Mastery (1991), George Leonard
The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment
Rated 4.2 over 5,000 reviews on Goodreads
The Art of Memory (1966), Frances A. Yates
Rated 4.2 over 1,200 reviews on Goodreads
How to Read a Book (1940), Mortimer J. Adler (Summary)
The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading
THE classic guide to reading faster, deeper and more effectively than you ever
realised was possible � by deep-thinkers, philosophers and life-long learners, M.
Adler and C. van Doren.
Rated 4.0 over 13,500 reviews on Goodreads
The Brain That Changes Itself (2007), Norman Doidge (Summary)
Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science
An informative and readable journey into the history, science and consequences of
recent research in neuroplasticity � the brain�s incredible ability to change and
reorganise itself � by psychiatrist, psychoanalyst and researcher, Norman Doidge.
Rated 4.2 over 25,900 reviews on Goodreads
Seeking Wisdom (2003), Peter Bevelin
From Darwin To Munger
Rated 4.4 over 2,200 reviews on Goodreads
Neuroscience (1995), Mark F. Bear
Exploring the Brain
Rated 4.3 over 900 reviews on Goodreads
Outliers (2008), Malcolm Gladwell (Summary)
The Story of Success
A systematic debunking of the myth that success is mostly determined by talent and
hard-work � with quantitative and qualitative evidence from medicine, sport,
business, history, music, science and more � by journalist and author, Malcolm
Gladwell.
Rated 4.1 over 425,600 reviews on Goodreads
The Minto Pyramid Principle (1987), Barbara Minto
Logic in Writing, Thinking, & Problem Solving
Rated 4.1 over 1,400 reviews on Goodreads
Effortless Mastery (1996), Kenny Werner (Summary)
Liberating the Master Musician Within, Book & CD
An inspirational and practical guide for advanced and expert practitioners in any
field on finding mastery by getting out of your head and surrendering to your art �
by jazz pianist and composer, Kenny Werner.
Rated 4.2 over 1,400 reviews on Goodreads
On Intelligence (2004), Jeff Hawkins
Rated 4.1 over 5,300 reviews on Goodreads
The Mind of a Mnemonist (1965), Jerome S. Bruner by Alexander R. Luria
A Little Book about a Vast Memory, with a New Foreword
Rated 4.0 over 1,400 reviews on Goodreads
Thinking in Systems (2008), Donella H. Meadows
A Primer
Rated 4.3 over 5,000 reviews on Goodreads
The Fifth Discipline (1990), Peter M. Senge
The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization
Rated 3.9 over 31,500 reviews on Goodreads
Mindset (2006), Carol S. Dweck (Summary)
The New Psychology of Success
A research-grounded dive into the self-fulfilling nature and impact of Fixed- and
Growth-Mindset beliefs in personal development � by social and developmental
psychology professor, Carol Dweck.
Rated 4.1 over 55,700 reviews on Goodreads
Mastery (2012), Robert Greene (Summary)
An exploration of Mastery � its benefits, principles and strategies � enriched with
instructive and inspirational biographies of historical and contemporary masters �
by modern-day Machiavelli and author Robert Greene.
Rated 4.3 over 19,900 reviews on Goodreads
The Complete Problem Solver (1981), John R. Hayes
Rated 4.6 over <100 reviews on Goodreads
How to Become a Straight-A Student (2006), Cal Newport
Rated 4.2 over 3,800 reviews on Goodreads
Thinking, Fast and Slow (2011), Daniel Kahneman
Rated 4.1 over 209,400 reviews on Goodreads
The Memory Book (1974), Harry Lorayne (Summary)
The Classic Guide to Improving Your Memory at Work, at School, and at Play
A practical guide to remembering anything, faster, with simple, millennia-old
mnemonics and proven memory boosting techniques � by memory masters, Harry Lorayne
and Jerry Lucas.
Rated 4.0 over 1,600 reviews on Goodreads
The Art of Learning (2007), Josh Waitzkin
A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence
Rated 4.1 over 11,400 reviews on Goodreads
How the Mind Works (1997), Steven Pinker
Rated 4.0 over 16,300 reviews on Goodreads
The Feldman Method (1980), Andrew H. Thomson
Rated 4.3 over <100 reviews on Goodreads
Super Memory � Super Student (1972), Harry Lorayne
How to Raise Your Grades in 30 Days
Rated 4.1 over 200 reviews on Goodreads
How to Develop a Perfect Memory (1993), Dominic O�Brien (Summary)
The perfect manual for anyone wanting to effortlessly retain names, faces, facts,
figures, speeches and languages. All the tools you need to develop a perfect memory
� by 8-time World Memory Champion, Dominic O�Brien.
Rated 4.2 over 200 reviews on Goodreads
The Master and His Emissary (2009), Iain McGilchrist
The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World
Rated 4.3 over 1,100 reviews on Goodreads
The Nurture Assumption (1998), Judith Rich Harris
Why Children Turn Out the Way They Do
Rated 4.1 over 1,200 reviews on Goodreads
In Search of Memory (2006), Eric R. Kandel
The Emergence of a New Science of Mind
Rated 4.1 over 3,900 reviews on Goodreads
Attention And Effort (1973), Daniel Kahneman
Rated 4.0 over 400 reviews on Goodreads
The Talent Code (2009), Daniel Coyle
Unlocking the Secret of Skill in Sports, Art, Music, Math, and Just About
Everything Else
Rated 4.1 over 15,400 reviews on Goodreads
Brain Rules (2008), John Medina
12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School
Rated 4.0 over 26,700 reviews on Goodreads
Rhetorica ad Herennium (-50), Marcus Tullius Cicero
Rated 4.0 over 400 reviews on Goodreads
A Mind for Numbers (2014), Barbara Oakley (Summary)
How to Excel at Math and Science
A practical, research-based guide to unlocking the power of your brain to learn
math, or anything else you put your mind to, even if you think you�re hopeless � by
professor Barbara Oakley.
Rated 4.3 over 8,300 reviews on Goodreads
Science of Sports Training (1991), Thomas Kurz
How to Plan and Control Training for Peak Performance
Rated 4.3 over <100 reviews on Goodreads
Developing Talent in Young People (1985), Benjamin S. Bloom
Rated 4.2 over <100 reviews on Goodreads
Pragmatic Thinking and Learning (2008), Andy Hunt (Summary)
Refactor Your Wetware
A practical and extensive collection of ideas, frameworks, tools and tips to
supercharge your learning at school, at home and at work � by programmer and life-
long learner, Andy Hunt of Pragmatic Programmers.
Rated 4.1 over 3,500 reviews on Goodreads
Deep Work (2016), Cal Newport (Summary)
Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
A timely reminder of the value of deep, focussed work and the dangers of losing
yourself in the shallows of entertainment and distraction � by author and associate
professor, Cal Newport.
Rated 4.2 over 37,600 reviews on Goodreads
Atomic Habits (2018), James Clear
An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
Rated 4.3 over 10,400 reviews on Goodreads
Peak (2016), K. Anders Ericsson (Summary)
Secrets from the New Science of Expertise
A practical, fact-based primer on the primacy of purposeful and deliberate practice
in expert performance � by psychologist and scientist, Anders Ericsson, and science
writer, Robert Pool.
Rated 4.3 over 7,300 reviews on Goodreads
Make It Stick (2014), Peter C. Brown (Summary)
The Science of Successful Learning
Tools, strategies and stories to help students, teachers and trainers learn more
effectively based on 10 years of collaboration between 11 cognitive psychologists �
collected and synthesised by author Peter Brown and psychology researchers Henry
Roediger and Mark McDaniel.
Rated 4.2 over 6,500 reviews on Goodreads
Black Box Thinking (2015), Matthew Syed (Summary)
Why Some People Never Learn from Their Mistakes � But Some Do
A fascinating account of how cognitive biases and fixed mindsets cause individuals
and institutions to fail to learn from their mistakes (and what to do about it) �
by athlete and author, Matthew Syed.
Rated 4.3 over 4,400 reviews on Goodreads
The Rise of Superman (1990), Steven Kotler
Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance
Rated 3.9 over 3,000 reviews on Goodreads
How To Pass Exams (1995), Dominic O�Brien
Accelerate Your Learning, Memorise Key Facts, Revise Effectively
Rated 4.1 over 200 reviews on Goodreads
So Good They Can�t Ignore You (2012), Cal Newport
Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love
Rated 4.1 over 17,900 reviews on Goodreads
Learning How to Learn (1992), L. Ron Hubbard
Rated 4.2 over <100 reviews on Goodreads
Tools of Titans (2016), Timothy Ferriss (Summary)
The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class
Performers
A curated collection of interview notes on health, wealth and wisdom from over 100
conversations with top performers and curious characters � by author, podcaster and
life-hacker Tim Ferriss.
Rated 4.2 over 17,700 reviews on Goodreads
The Power of Habit (2012), Charles Duhigg (Summary)
Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
A page-turning dive into the power and ubiquity of unconscious habits in shaping
our decisions and destinies (plus a practical guide to changing them) � by Pulitzer
Prize winning journalist, Charles Duhigg.
Rated 4.1 over 236,800 reviews on Goodreads
Fluent Forever (2014), Gabriel Wyner
How to Learn Any Language Fast and Never Forget It
Rated 4.2 over 4,600 reviews on Goodreads
Writing to Learn (1988), William Zinsser
How to Write�And Think�Clearly about Any Subject at All
Rated 4.0 over 700 reviews on Goodreads
Antifragile (2012), Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Things That Gain from Disorder
Rated 4.1 over 25,000 reviews on Goodreads
Synaptic Self (2002), Joseph E. LeDoux
How Our Brains Become Who We Are
Rated 4.0 over 4,500 reviews on Goodreads
10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (2015), Thomas Frank (Summary)
A short, practical guide for students on being more productive and studying more
effectively � by veteran student-success writer, Thomas Frank of College Info Geek.
Rated 4.4 over 2,000 reviews on Goodreads
How the Brain Learns (1998), David A. Sousa
Rated 4.1 over 400 reviews on Goodreads
The Practicing Mind (2006), Thomas M. Sterner
Bringing Discipline and Focus into Your Life
Rated 4.0 over 5,100 reviews on Goodreads
The Cambridge Handbook of Expertise and Expert Performance (2006), K. Anders
Ericsson
Rated 4.3 over 100 reviews on Goodreads
Teaching at Its Best (1998), Linda B. Nilson
A Research-Based Resource for College Instructors
Rated 4.1 over 100 reviews on Goodreads
Bounce (2010), Matthew Syed (Summary)
Mozart, Federer, Picasso, Beckham, and the Science of Success
A thoughtful investigation into the primacy of practice and mindset over talent
when learning and mastering new skills � by top-ranked table tennis champion and
journalist, Matthew Syed.
Rated 4.1 over 5,400 reviews on Goodreads
From Novice to Expert (1984), Patricia E. Benner
Excellence and Power in Clinical Nursing Practice, Commemorative Edition
Rated 4.1 over 100 reviews on Goodreads
Talent is Overrated (2008), Geoff Colvin
What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else
Rated 4.0 over 15,400 reviews on Goodreads
Music, Language, and the Brain (2007), Aniruddh D. Patel
Rated 4.1 over 700 reviews on Goodreads
Searching for Memory (1996), Daniel L. Schacter
The Brain, the Mind, and the Past
Rated 4.0 over 300 reviews on Goodreads
Reasoning (1976), Michael Scriven
Rated 4.1 over <100 reviews on Goodreads
Tribe of Mentors (2017), Timothy Ferriss
Short Life Advice from the Best in the World
Rated 4.2 over 5,200 reviews on Goodreads
The Little Book of Talent (2012), Daniel Coyle (Summary)
52 Tips for Improving Your Skills
52 short, immediate and practical tips to kick-off your learning, improve your
skills and sustain your progress at school, at work, at home and at play � by
journalist and author, Daniel Coyle.
Rated 4.1 over 4,900 reviews on Goodreads
Design for How People Learn (2011), Julie Dirksen
Rated 4.1 over 800 reviews on Goodreads
The Mind Map Book (1993), Tony Buzan
How to Use Radiant Thinking to Maximize Your Brain�s Untapped Potential
THE handbook for structuring knowledge with Mind Mapping rather than mnemonic
systems and memory palaces � by founder of the World Memory Championships, Tony
Buzan.
Rated 3.8 over 2,400 reviews on Goodreads
How Learning Works (2010), Susan A. Ambrose
Seven Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching
Rated 4.1 over 800 reviews on Goodreads
How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci (1998), Michael J. Gelb
Seven Steps to Genius Every Day
Rated 3.9 over 4,000 reviews on Goodreads
High Performance Habits (2017), Brendon Burchard
How Extraordinary People Become That Way
Rated 4.3 over 2,800 reviews on Goodreads
The Overnight Student (1990), Michael L. Jones
Rated 4.1 over <100 reviews on Goodreads
Learning How to Learn (1984), Joseph D. Novak
Rated 4.0 over <100 reviews on Goodreads