Psychology books everyone should read

The man who mistook his wife for a hat and other clinical tales.

In this classic book, Sacks documents several fascinating and strange cases that he came across in his work as a neurologist.

The psychopath test: A journey through the madness industry

In The Psychopath Test, Ronson describes his quest to determine whether it is true that many high-up CEOs and politicians are psychopaths.

Phantoms in the brain: Probing the mysteries of the human mind

Phantoms in the Brain is an engaging book that explores various neurological disorders, such as phantom limbs.

Great myths of popular psychology: Shattering widespread misconceptions about human behavior

As the title suggests, this book dispels 50 popular misconceptions in psychology. These are claims that are not scientifically true but continue to be spread by the general public.

The language instinct: How the mind creates language

This is a perfect introduction to the psychology of language and linguistics. It is filled with intriguing cases and ideas that will give you a different perspective on how your brain works.

Predictably irrational

In Predictably Irrational, Ariely, who is a behavioral economist, rejects the widely held belief that humans make rational decisions. Rather, he makes the case for the idea that we behave irrationally.

Thinking, fast and slow

The book describes how the interactions between these systems determine how we think and act.