19 Incredible Books to Read in 2025

Hey friends, this is my annual best books list. Let me know which ones you get! Enjoy xx

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WHO AM I?
If we haven’t met before - Hey 👋 I’m Ali, a doctor-turned-entrepreneur and I’ve somehow become the world’s most followed productivity expert. Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast and my writing, I share evidence-based strategies and tools to help you be more productive and build a life you love.

⌚️Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:09 - Productivity & Performance
4:53 - Business & Entrepreneurship
10:51 - Health & Wellbeing (Including Spirituality)
20:14 - Fantasy Fiction

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Productivity and Performance:
0:12 Getting things done, by David Allen
0:58 Good Work, by Paul Millard
2:30 Rest, by Alex Soojung Kim Pang
3:20 Slow Productivity, by Cal Newport
4:25 Feel Good Productivity, by our beloved Ali Abdaal
Business and Entrepreneurship
4:56 Ready Fire Aim, by Micheal Masterson
7:00 Traction, by Gino Wickman
7:54 The Goal, by Elyahu M. Goldratt
8:37 Death by Meeting, by Patrick Lancioni
9:22 Million Dollar Weekend, by Noah Kagan
10:19 The Biography of Steve Jobs, by Walter Isaacson
Health and Wellbeing(Spirituality included):
10:57 Outlive, by Peter Attia
13:05 The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle
Subsection of recommendations:
13:43 The Surrender Experiment, by Micheal A. Singer
13:47 A New Earth, by Eckhart Tolle
15:20 The Anxious Generation, by Jonathan Haidt
18:20 Spiritual Enlightenment, by Jed McKenna
19:31 The Comfort Crisis, by Micheal Easter
Fiction Books:
20:21 Detective Galileo book series
20:31 The Devotion of Suspect X, by Higashino Keigo
21:16 Books by Brandon Sanderson (my personal favorite in fiction)
21:40 The Final Empire, Book 1 of
the Mistborn Trilogy .

Use it well

[SuzanneKlingert]

I have accumulated a total of 290k today. I am truly grateful for all the knowledge and information you have provided me over the past few weeks. I started with 55k just 2 months ago.

[xdslope]

Solid picks, Ali. One book that completely changed my approach to business is Untold Business Masterclass, It goes deep into strategies that are rarely talked about but make all the difference !

[NandoPrm]

Congrats on the marriage and the upcoming baby! I've watched every video on this channel and appreciate you and your team's work. Happy Holidays!

[aatifamalik]

Perfect timing, Ali! 📚 I’ve been deciding on books to kick off 2025, and your video is exactly what I needed. 😄 The mix of business, health, productivity, and fantasy is so inspiring! 🙌 I’m definitely adding a few of these to my list. Any recommendations for someone who wants to start the year focused on personal growth? 💡

[HilolJn]

Ali you are the best when it comes to productivity videos. I am learning English from your videos. Thank you so much.

[healing]

I read your book this year and loved it, I'll be gifting in future. Happy holidays!

[PeejayPlace]

I find people skills are important as well which is why for negotiation and people skills 1.Dale Carnegie - How to win friends and influence people 2. Chris Voss - Never Split the difference 3. Robert B. Cialdini - Yes

[chrisgmorrison]

Another well timed video. I sat down today to start thinking about what the first few books I wanted to read next year were and you've given me at least 10 I haven't see before! Thank you!

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Hey Everyone 🤠
Find the parts that interest you:

0:10 - Best books of the year overview
2:32 - Rest by Alex Su Jun Kim Pang
4:20 - Changed my approach to goal setting
7:01 - Traction by Gino Wickman overview
8:46 - Importance of storytelling in business books
10:20 - Biography of Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
11:59 - Outlive by Peter Attia overview
13:17 - Spirituality as a gateway to understanding
14:50 - The Power of Now's impact on depression
16:39 - Social media's role in mental illness rise
18:07 - Recommended books for mental health awareness
19:32 - Embracing discomfort for personal growth
21:15 - Japanese murder mystery book series

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[dakotacooperr]

CONGRATS ON YOUR FIRST CHILD IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU thanks for the book recommendations ❤

[asadmasood-ht]

Ali Abdal brother my mentor.
Keep making such content.
Youre my ideal
More power to you

[Ali_SMMA]

Nice, books are G. Books will make you aware of what you don't know, so you'll have an advantage over your competitors and beat them easier lol

[inesnangue]

Thank you for sharing your favorite books in different categories. Congratulations and all the Best 💫

[kgdskb]

Thank you wholeheartedly for sharing these interesting books, Ali! 🙏🏼❤

[samanthagaboo]

Honestly Ali, I'm glad that I don't have to read any productivity books anymore because I know if it's something really worked changing or adding to a routine I know you're going to make a video about it lol. I've already listened to your other tips and tricks for your last few videos for 2025 It seems like it's a very straightforward approach for goals.

[listenme-buvq]

Summary(like it to find it fast😊😊)
Productivity:
1) Getting things done
2) the pathless path
3) less
4) slow productivity
5) million dollar weekend

Business:
6) Ready, fire & aim
7) million dollar weekend
8) the goal
9) steve jobs
10) traction

This two category is most important but make sure you like❤ it so that everyone get benefit😊😊

[ssh]

Higashino Keigo!!!! I’m so happy that you mentioned Japanese books!

[AzizaAlangova]

at the right time, what I need! Thanks Ali!

[icecreamrollscraze]

I loved watching this video! It's always great to see someone's enthusiasm for books and reading. I'm definitely going to check out some of the books you recommended, especially the ones by Brandon Sanderson. Your passion for reading is infectious!