Books recommended by Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan is a comedian, mixed martial arts (MMA) commentator, and podcast host known for his The Joe Rogan Experience, a long-form conversation podcast that has made him one of the most popular figures in the entertainment industry. To introduce his recommended books, consider this: Joe Rogan’s book recommendations often span philosophy, history, self-improvement, and martial arts, reflecting his eclectic interests and emphasis on personal growth.

As for the overall style, these books tend to be thought-provoking, insightful, and written in a clear, conversational tone. They cover topics ranging from historical events (e.g., “Empire of the Summer Moon”) to philosophical musings (e.g., “The War of Art” and “Meditations”), and often blend elements of memoir, self-help, and cultural critique.

1. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (by Yuval Noah Harari). Recommended by Ashton Kutcher , Bill Gates , Bill Gurley , Daniel Ek , Demis Hassabis , James Cameron , Joe Rogan , Karlie Kloss , Keith Rabois , Kishore Biyani , Lex Fridman , Mark Zuckerberg , Naval Ravikant , Peter Attia , Ray Dalio , Reid Hoffman , Richard Branson , Ryan Shea , Sam Kass , Sebastian Junger , Vinod Khosla , Whitney Cummings , PewDiePie , Melinda Gates , Anthony Pompliano , Changpeng Zhao , Patrick O’Shaughnessy , Chris Evans , Mark Manson , Simon Mayo , Penn Jillette , James Clear
2. The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles (by Steven Pressfield). Recommended by Aubrey Marcus , Brian Koppelman , Daniel Pink , Derek Sivers , Joe Rogan , Lex Fridman , Marie Forleo , Ryan Holiday , Seth Godin , Soman Chainani , Russell Moore , Jen Sincero , Jodie Cook , Danny Miranda , Michael Hyatt , James Clear
3. Meditations: (by Marcus Aurelius). Recommended by Adam Robinson , Anna Kendrick , Arianna Huffington , Chip Conley , Jack Dorsey , Joe Rogan , Lex Fridman , Naval Ravikant , Neil Strauss , Ryan Holiday , Sam Altman , Stewart Brand , Tobi Lütke , Austen Allred , Shane Parrish , Mark Manson , James Clear , Ankur Warikoo
4. The Book of Five Rings: (by Miyamoto Musashi). Recommended by Jocko Willink , Joe Rogan , Lex Fridman , Naval Ravikant , Ryan Holiday , PewDiePie
5. Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History (by S. C. Gwynne). Recommended by Joe Rogan , Lex Fridman , Sam Hinkie , Saagar Enjeti
6. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies (by Jared Diamond). Recommended by Bill Gates , Charlie Munger , Daniel Ek , Jesse Williams , Joe Rogan , Patrick Arnold , Simon Sinek , Stewart Brand , Jamie Dimon , Mark Manson , Margaret Atwood , James Clear
7. Zen in the Art of Archery: (by Eugen Herrigel). Recommended by Adam Robinson , Aubrey Marcus , Dave Elitch , Joe Rogan
8. Joe Beef: Surviving the Apocalypse: Another Cookbook of Sorts (by Frederic Morin). Recommended by Joe Rogan
9. A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life (by Bret Weinstein). Recommended by Joe Rogan
10. Savage Son: James Reece, Book 3 (by Jack Carr). Recommended by Joe Rogan
11. The Art of Living and Dying: (by Osho). Recommended by Joe Rogan
12. The Hustler: Eddie Felson, Book 1 (by Walter Tevis). Recommended by Joe Rogan
13. Race Matters: (by Cornel West). Recommended by Joe Rogan
14. The Journey of Crazy Horse: A Lakota History (by Joseph Marshall). Recommended by Joe Rogan
15. Industrial-Strength Denial: Eight Stories of Corporations Defending the Indefensible, from the Slave Trade to Climate Change (by Barbara Freese). Recommended by Joe Rogan
16. Best Evidence: Disguise and Deception in the Assassination of John F. Kennedy (by David S. Lifton). Recommended by Joe Rogan
17. Brother Sam: The Short, Spectacular Life of Sam Kinison (by Bill Kinison). Recommended by Joe Rogan
18. Black Elk: The Life of an American Visionary (by Joe Jackson). Recommended by Joe Rogan
19. Son of the Morning Star: Custer and the Little Bighorn (by Evan S. Connell). Recommended by Joe Rogan
20. Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked (by Adam Alter). Recommended by Joe Rogan
21. Shook One: Anxiety Playing Tricks on Me (by Charlamagne Tha God). Recommended by Joe Rogan
22. Coyote America: A Natural and Supernatural History (by Dan Flores). Recommended by Joe Rogan
23. Your Dad Stole My Rake: And Other Family Dilemmas (by Tom Papa). Recommended by Joe Rogan
24. Ladies and Gentlemen, Lenny Bruce!!: (by Albert Goldman). Recommended by Joe Rogan
25. Blood and Thunder: The Epic Story of Kit Carson and the Conquest of the American West (by Hampton Sides). Recommended by Joe Rogan
26. Going Clear: (by Lawrence Wright). Recommended by Joe Rogan
27. Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work (by Steven Kotler). Recommended by Aubrey Marcus , Joe Rogan
28. Food of the Gods: The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge A Radical History of Plants, Drugs, and Human Evolution (by Terence McKenna). Recommended by Joe Rogan
29. Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships (by Christopher Ryan). Recommended by Aubrey Marcus , Esther Perel , Joe Rogan , Naval Ravikant , Noah Kagan
30. Fingerprints of the Gods: (by Graham Hancock). Recommended by Joe Rogan , Randall Carlson
31. DMT: The Spirit Molecule (by Rick Strassman). Recommended by Joe Rogan , Jordan Peterson
32. The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity (by Douglas Murray). Recommended by Joe Rogan , Tom Bilyeu
33. The Terminal List: A Thriller (by Jack Carr). Recommended by Jocko Willink , Joe Rogan
34. Scars and Stripes: An Unapologetically American Story of Fighting the Taliban, UFC Warriors, and Myself (by Tim Kennedy). Recommended by Jocko Willink , Joe Rogan
35. American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon (by Steven Rinella). Recommended by Joe Rogan , Saagar Enjeti
36. The Sacred Mushroom and The Cross: A study of the nature and origins of Christianity within the fertility cults of the ancient Near East (by John M. Allegro). Recommended by Joe Rogan , Jordan Peterson
37. True Believer: James Reece, Book 2 (by Jack Carr). Recommended by Jocko Willink , Joe Rogan
38. Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties (by Tom O'Neill). Recommended by Joe Rogan , Quentin Tarantino
39. The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom (by Jonathan Haidt). Recommended by Charles Koch , Joe Rogan , Tony Hsieh , Derren Brown
40. Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art (by James Nestor). Recommended by Caroline Paul , Joe Rogan , Keith Rabois
41. The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (by Don Miguel Ruiz). Recommended by Aubrey Marcus , Big Sean , Daniel Negreanu , Ellen DeGeneres , Jack Dorsey , Joe Rogan , Karlie Kloss , Peter Attia , Jen Sincero , Danny Miranda , Robin Black
42. The Case Against Sugar: (by Gary Taubes). Recommended by Joe Rogan , Vinod Khosla
43. The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name (by Brian C. Muraresku). Recommended by Joe Rogan , Michael Pollan
44. 21 Lessons for the 21st Century: (by Yuval Noah Harari). Recommended by Bill Gates , Fareed Zakaria , Jack Dorsey , Joe Rogan , Vinod Khosla
45. The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference (by Malcolm Gladwell). Recommended by Ev Williams , Joe Rogan , Kevin Rose , Kevin Systrom , Mike Shinoda , Jenn Im , Michael Hyatt
46. The God Delusion: (by Richard Dawkins). Recommended by Brian Armstrong , Joe Rogan
47. Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds (by David Goggins). Recommended by Joe Rogan , Marc Andreessen , Anthony Pompliano , Austen Allred , Tom Bilyeu , Jodie Cook , Justin Kan
48. Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging (by Sebastian Junger). Recommended by Emma Watson , Joe Rogan , Josh Waitzkin , Tim Ferriss
49. Something Deeply Hidden: Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of Spacetime (by Sean Carroll). Recommended by Ezra Klein , Joe Rogan
50. The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How. (by Daniel Coyle). Recommended by David Heinemeier Hansson , Jason Fried , Joe Rogan , Kelly Starrett , Peter Attia , Tobi Lütke , Tom Bilyeu
51. Outliers: The Story of Success (by Malcolm Gladwell). Recommended by Bill Gates , Charlie Munger , DJ Vlad , Dwayne Johnson , James Altucher , Joe Rogan , Shaun White , Will Smith , Jay-Z , Carlos Slim