The 14 Best Psychology Books of 2025
This year we got new insights on belief, choice, emotion, and human behavior—from Steven Pinker, Cass Sunstein, and more.
The explanations we come up with for our own behavior, and the theories we build about others, could use a little guidance. These top psychology books of 2025 will help us show up as our best selves–just in time for the new year.
The New Emotional Intelligence
By Travis Bradberry
The world is changing rapidly, and emotional intelligence (EQ) is more important now than ever. As times change, so should your approach to increasing your EQ. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Travis Bradberry, in the Next Big Idea App or view on Amazon.
When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows . . .: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life
How do people think about what other people think they think? Understanding the logic of common knowledge and coordination is important in understanding politics, money, and everyday life. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Steven Pinker, in the Next Big Idea App or view on Amazon.
The Ideological Brain: The Radical Science of Flexible Thinking
By Leor Zmigrod
Why are some people particularly susceptible to extreme worldviews? As it turns out, there are neurobiological differences and variances in everyday thought patterns that can render some people vulnerable to rigid dogmas. There are also key traits that can increase resilience against extreme ideologies. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Leor Zmigrod, in the Next Big Idea App or view on Amazon.
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