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Essays and ideas on reading, books, and the life of the mind.
The Best Books on Productivity and Focus — Read These Before You Burn Out
After 370+ nonfiction books, these are the productivity books that actually stuck. Deep Work, Atomic Habits, The 80/20 Principle, and more — the ones that changed how I work.
10 Best Books for Overthinkers — Stop the Mental Noise
Stuck in your own head? These 10 books helped me break the overthinking cycle — from Stoic philosophy to modern psychology. Not clinical self-help — real depth.
The Shelf That Changed My Mind — Library Tour #1: Stoicism & Meaning
Four books on philosophy, stoicism, and meaning written across 2,000 years — and they all arrived at the same conclusion.
5 Nonfiction Books About Death That Changed How I Think About Living
5 profound books on mortality — from Becker's Denial of Death to Frankl, Kalanithi, Gawande, and Terror Management Theory — that will make you more awake to life.
7 Biographies You Should Read ASAP
Seven outstanding biographies every nonfiction reader needs — from Einstein and Oppenheimer to Steve Jobs, Gandhi, and Theodore Roosevelt.
5 Must-Read Books for Personal Growth for the Unemployed
Facing unemployment? These 5 nonfiction books will help you build resilience, cultivate a growth mindset, and turn setbacks into stepping stones.
Green Beards, Altruism and Kinship — Halfway Through BEHAVE
Kin selection, the Green Beard Effect, and why we lay down our lives for brothers and cousins — notes from halfway through Behave by Robert Sapolsky.
Why You Should Read Books That Confuse You
Confusion isn't a stop sign — it's the workout. Why reading difficult books is the fastest way to grow as a reader and thinker.
Books I Wish I'd Read in My 20s
I read 300+ books. These 8 would have changed everything if I'd read them a decade earlier — from meaning and mortality to habits and persuasion.
5 Books on Human Nature — From Thin to Thick
Level up your understanding of human nature with these 5 books — ordered from a 21-page pamphlet to a 560-page epic. Curated by Bjorn at BookLab.
Why Audiobooks Changed Everything
Audiobooks were the catalyst for my reading habit. Here's why they're so powerful and how to get started.
15 Best Books on Human Nature — The Definitive List
The definitive list of books on human nature. 15 picks from 500+ nonfiction books — psychology, evolution, behavior, and what makes us tick.
7 Books That Will Change Your Life
7 life-changing books on meaning, focus, sleep, resilience, and philosophy. These nonfiction books will genuinely transform how you live. Curated by Bjorn at...
Books for Surviving and Thriving in the AI Age
10 essential books for understanding AI, disruption, and how to stay sovereign in a rapidly changing world. Curated by BookLab by Bjorn.
Books That Changed How I Think About Money
8 books that transformed my understanding of money, economics, and building wealth. Curated by BookLab by Bjorn.
8 Philosophy Books for Beginners
The 8 best philosophy books for beginners — from Stoicism and Eastern thought to modern practical philosophy. Curated by Bjorn at BookLab.
The Stoicism Starter Pack — 6 Books to Get Started
The best books to start your journey into Stoic philosophy. From Marcus Aurelius to modern practical guides. Curated by BookLab by Bjorn.
5 Must-Read Spirituality Books for Beginners
New to spirituality? These 5 books — from Eckhart Tolle to Paulo Coelho — will guide you toward mindfulness, self-discovery, and inner peace.
5 Best Books to Beat Laziness and Boost Productivity
Struggling with laziness? These 5 nonfiction books — from Atomic Habits to Can't Hurt Me — will help you build discipline, focus, and lasting motivation.
3 Books About Voluntary Discomfort That Will Change Your Life
Discover 3 powerful books about voluntary discomfort — from Stoic philosophy to Navy SEAL grit. Learn why choosing discomfort builds resilience, gratitude, a...
Australian Non Fiction Books: 8 Great Reads by Australian Authors
The best Australian non fiction books on big ideas, psychology, philosophy, economics and human nature — from Tim Flannery to Peter Singer.
5 Must-Read Nonfiction Books for Every Australian
From Stoic philosophy to the history of humankind — 5 essential nonfiction books every Australian should read for personal growth and deeper understanding.
I Read 300+ Books — These 8 Will Change Your 20s
The 8 best books to read in your 20s, picked from 300+ books. Covering meaning, habits, stoicism, mortality, creativity, and influence.
Best Psychology Books of 2016: Influence, Man's Search for Meaning & More
Bjorn's top psychology book picks of 2016, featuring Influence by Robert Cialdini, Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, and Civilization and its Discon...
5 Must-Read Nonfiction Books for Expats Moving to Sweden
A native Swede's curated list of 5 nonfiction books that align with Swedish values — from Rosling's Factfulness to Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning.