Author Guide
Adam Grant Books in Order
Complete reading list for the Wharton organizational psychologist — from Give and Take to Think Again.
About
Adam Grant is a professor of organizational psychology at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he has been the top-rated professor for seven consecutive years. He is perhaps best known for popularizing research on prosocial behaviour — why helping others can accelerate rather than impede career success. His books combine rigorous academic research with accessible prose. He hosts the podcasts WorkLife and Re:Thinking.
Where to start: Think Again (2021) is the best entry point — most accessible and most immediately practical. Give and Take if you want the book that built his reputation.
All Adam Grant Books
Five books, all standalone. Listed in publication order.
1
Give and Take
2013
BreakthroughWhy givers rise to the top. The book that made Grant famous outside Wharton.
2
Originals
2016
How non-conformists move the world. Grant on championing new ideas and avoiding the status quo.
4
Think Again
2021
Best Entry PointWhy being willing to rethink everything is the most underrated skill. Grant most actionable book.
5
Hidden Potential
2023
Most RecentThe science of achieving greater things. Character skills over raw talent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Adam Grant book to start with?
Think Again (2021) is the best entry point. It is Grant's most mature book, most practically applicable. Give and Take is the book that made his reputation.
Is Adam Grant a psychologist or a business writer?
Both. He is a professor of organizational psychology at Wharton. His books are grounded in peer-reviewed research but written for a general audience.
Are Adam Grant books connected?
Thematically connected but fully standalone. Any single book works as a starting point.