James Clear's best nonfiction books of all time
James Clear, best-selling author of Atomic Habits, has inspired millions to build better habits and lead more productive, fulfilling lives. But what books inspired him? Discover his top picks, broken down into 5-minute summaries, so you can quickly learn from the titles that shaped his thinking.




A Brief History of Time
Stephen Hawking

Influence
Robert B. Cialdini

Into Thin Air
Jon Krakauer

Meditations
Marcus Aurelius, George Long, William Kaufman

Sapiens
Yuval Noah Harari

The War of Art
Steven Pressfield, Coyne, Shawn

When Breath Becomes Air
Paul Kalanithi, Abraham Verghese

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