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Books by Mel Robbins
Mel Robbins’s most recommended books
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
- A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
- The Firm by John Grisham
- Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
- It’s Not You by Ramani Durvasula
- The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo
- Homecoming by Thema Bryant, Ph.D.
- Trauma : the Invisible Epidemic by Paul Conti
- I'll Have What She's Having by Chelsea Handler
- The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
Melanie Lee Robbins is an American author, podcast host, and lawyer. On her program, The Mel Robbins Podcast, she has enthusiastically discussed and recommended a diverse array of fiction and non-fiction books spanning self-improvement, fantasy, romance, and espionage thrillers. Robbins praised Adam Grant's work, particularly his book Vibe, reading a passage from its opening pages during a discussion on human behavior. For fiction and series reading, she recommended the Red Rising series by Pierce Brown, noting she kept multiple copies on hand, and she urged readers to pick up Kristin Hannah's novel Firefly Lane, which was originally gifted to her by her mother-in-law. Her other literary recommendations include The Correspondent by Virginia Evans and John Grisham's The French Illusion, which she highlighted as an espionage novel rather than a standard legal thriller. Robbins also shared her enthusiasm for fantasy literature by discussing her experience reading all five books in Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses series. In addition to fiction, Robbins championed important non-fiction works, praising Jonathan Haidt and his blockbuster book about modern youth culture, The Anxious Generation, while also recommending Lisa Damour's The Emotional Lives of Teenagers as an essential read for understanding adolescent mental health and development.
Books recommended by Mel Robbins
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Atomic Habits
Atomic Habits by James Clear is a widely acclaimed guide on habit formation, personal development, and how minor incremental adjustments yield substantial long-term results.
Recommended“He wrote the number one New York Times best-selling smash hit Atomic Habits. And he has this concept about creating lasting change.”
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A Court of Thorns and Roses
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J.
Recommended“Cortith thorn and roses. Sarah J. Moss right here. I'm just going to go on the record and say I've read all five books in Acatar.”
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The Firm
The Firm by John Grisham is a gripping legal thriller published in 1991 that follows a young lawyer who joins a prestigious firm, only to discover it is a front for the mafia.
Discussed“In fact, his book, The Firm, is a book that changed my life because I was miserable in law school.”
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Man's Search for Meaning
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E.
Discussed“You know, Victor Frankle, who famously wrote the book Man's Search for Meaning, talks about this truth that between the stimulus that caused that emotional response and how you react to it, there's this gap.”
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It’s Not You
It’s Not You by Dr.
Recommended“because your new book it's not you I feel like this is the book the world needs because there is so much content out there about how to spot a narcissist”
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The Book of Awakening
The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo is a spiritual and reflective guide that offers daily meditations designed to help readers navigate life's challenges through profound self-inquiry rather than simple answers.
Discussed“That's the magic of my guest today, Mark Nepo. He's the number one New York Times best-selling author of the seinal work, The Book of Awakening, which has changed millions of people's lives, including mine and my husband, Chris.”
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Homecoming
Homecoming by Thema Bryant, Ph.D., is a New York Times best-selling guide designed to help readers overcome fear and trauma while reclaiming their authentic selves.
Discussed“Her New York Times best-selling book, Homecoming, is all about how you overcome fear and trauma and reclaim your whole authentic self.”
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Trauma : the Invisible Epidemic
Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic by Paul Conti is a comprehensive exploration of how psychological trauma impacts human behavior, physical health, and emotional well-being, complete with actionable recovery strategies.
Discussed“he wrote The New York Times bestseller trauma the invisible epidemic”
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I'll Have What She's Having
I'll Have What She's Having by Chelsea Handler chronicles the comedian and author's personal evolution, reflections on independence, and journey toward emotional self-reliance.
Recommended“And when I read her New York Times bestselling book, I'll Have What She's Having, there's one passage that I couldn't help but cry reading because she wrote about becoming for herself what she had spent her entire life trying to be for everyone else.”
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The Psychology of Money
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel is a bestselling finance book that explores how human behavior, history, and personal pride shape financial decisions rather than strict math.
Discussed“Morgan Housel is the bestselling author of The Psychology of Money and one of the most trusted financial thinkers in the world.”
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Anxiety Rx
Anxiety Rx by Russell Kennedy is a self-help book that offers a neuroscience-based approach to understanding and healing anxiety by addressing the root causes stored within the body and nervous system.
Recommended“What I've learned about this and I would strongly encourage you to bring Dr. Russell Kennedy onto your show. He wrote the book Anxiety RX.”
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Designing Your Life
Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans is a practical guide written by two Stanford professors who apply design thinking principles to the challenge of career navigation and personal fulfillment.
Recommended“Two professors from Stanford, their names are Dave Evans and Bill Burnett. They have created this incredible course at Stanford called Designing Your Life. They have been teaching this course for over two decades. It is a rigorous method that helps you create the next chapter of your life. And it's so effective that it is now taught this curriculum,”
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In Praise of Walking
In Praise of Walking by Shane O'Mara is a non-fiction book that explores the profound neurological, physical, and psychological benefits of walking for human health.
Recommended“now he wrote the bestselling book in Praise of walking and Dr rera is going to get you off your rear end and out the door and walking”
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Collective Illusions
Collective Illusions: Conformity, Complicity, and the Science of Why We Make Bad Decisions by Todd Rose explores the psychological and social mechanisms that drive people to suppress their true beliefs in order to conform to perceived group norms.
Recommended“He wrote this book called Collective Illusions. He was a professor of education at the Harvard School of Education.”
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The French Illusion
The French Illusion by John Grisham is a gripping thriller that ventures outside the author's traditional legal courtroom dramas into the realm of international suspense.
Recommended“But here's what's interesting about The French Illusion. The French Illusion is not a legal thriller.”
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The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific ...
The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study by Robert Waldinger and Mark Schulz details profound insights on happiness and human connection derived from a legendary Harvard study.
Recommended“He has a book out called The Good Life. And in his book, he says, quote, Most busy people tend to think that in some unspecified future, like when I'm retired, we'll have a time surplus where we'll be able to connect with old friends.”
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A Time to Kill
A Time to Kill by John Grisham is a bestselling legal thriller about a racially charged murder trial in Mississippi that explores profound themes of justice, revenge, and prejudice.
Discussed“He has written some of the most iconic and award-winning legal thrillers ever. The firm, the pelican brief, the client, the rainmaker, runaway jury and a time to kill.”
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Protect Your Peace
Protect Your Peace by Trent Shelton is a bestselling self-help guide designed to help readers establish healthy boundaries, let go of toxic relationships, and protect their mental well-being.
Discussed“and his book protect your peace New York Times bestseller he hopped on a plane and flew all the way from Texas and arrived in our Boston Studios”
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Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C.
Discussed“Her best-selling book is called Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self- Involved Parents. It has sold over a million copies.”
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Get Honest or Die Lying
Get Honest or Die Lying by Charlamagne Tha God is a candid memoir and self-help guide addressing mental health, personal trauma, and the necessity of radical self-reflection.
Discussed“You know in your mega bestseller get honest or die lying you actually say I've been called a fake mental health advocate or critics will say that I use discussions of mental health as a shield to distract folks”
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- Two Weeks Notice by Amy Porterfield
- The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Lisa Damour, Ph.D.
- Forever Strong by Gabrielle Lyon
- Talk by Alison Wood Brooks
- Thriving with Anxiety by David H Rosmarin
- The 5 Principles of Parenting by Aliza Pressman
- The Defining Decade by Meg Jay
- Who Better Than You? by Will Packer
- Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy
- Super Agers by Eric Topol
- The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
- Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten
- Briefly Perfectly Human by Alua Arthur
- Chatter by Ethan Kross
- Compassion in the Court by Frank Caprio
- Grit by Angela Duckworth
- How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind by Dana K. White
- Mother Hunger by Kelly McDaniel
- The Alzheimer's Solution by Dean Sherzai
- The Awakened Brain by Dr. Lisa Miller
- The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong
- The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
- The Twentysomething Treatment by Meg Jay
- Make Money Easy by Lewis Howes
- The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
- Slow Productivity by Cal Newport
- Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg
- Design Your Life by Ellen Lupton
- Hidden Potential by Adam Grant
- It Doesn't Have to Hurt by Sanjay Gupta
Questions about Mel Robbins’s book recommendations
What book does Mel Robbins recommend most?
Atomic Habits by James Clear. Mel Robbins recommended it in 8 episodes, with 5 explicit recommendations.
How many books has Mel Robbins recommended on podcasts?
We have found 127 books Mel Robbins recommended or discussed, across 111 episodes of 6 podcasts. Ad reads and passing mentions are not counted.
What books are on Mel Robbins's reading list?
The books Mel Robbins has recommended most on podcasts are Atomic Habits by James Clear, A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, The Firm by John Grisham, Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl and It’s Not You by Ramani Durvasula. The year-by-year lists below have all 127.
What books has Mel Robbins written?
The 5 Second Rule (2014), The High 5 Habit (2021), High 5 Daily Journal (2021) and The Let Them Theory (2024).
What did Mel Robbins recommend on The Mel Robbins Podcast?
Atomic Habits, A Court of Thorns and Roses and The Firm, among 122 books in all.
What is the latest book Mel Robbins recommended?
The Let Them Theory, discussed on The Mel Robbins Podcast (2026-10-29).
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Mel Robbins’s book recommendations by year
All 127 books Mel Robbins recommended or discussed across 111 episodes, filed by the year each episode came out. Each year goes episode by episode, with the minute every book came up.