38 books recommended by Brené Brown

“Both an invitation and a challenge to bravely show up for ourselves, for the people we love, and for the strangers that we will one day call family. I say, ‘Amen!’”

— 30 Brené Brown Recommended Books (2026)

“Brené Brown's Book Recommendations (updated 2025)”

— Brené Brown's Book Recommendations (updated 2025)

“If you’re interested in a deep-dive into Brown’s work, you should start here. Authenticity and acceptance are at the center of The Gifts, and it is foundational understanding if you’re interested in exploring her research in vulnerability and courage.”

— A Quick Rundown of Brené Brown's 5 Most Popular Books

“Brené Brown praises Gates’ call to action for gender equality and her ability to weave personal narratives with global issues.”

— The Five Books Brené Brown Recommends Everyone Should Read

“Already getting me in a heap of trouble. As I was reading it, I made notes to Steve (my husband). When I was done I handed it to him and said, 'This could change the way we live.'”

— 30 Brené Brown Recommended Books (2026)

“A grand vision defined: The CEO of Disney, one of*Time*'s most influential people of 2019, shares the ideas and values he embraced to reinvent one of the most beloved companies in the world and inspire the people who bring the magic to life.”

— Brené Brown's Top Book Recommendations

“A life-changing read. With warmth, honesty, and storytelling, [the author] turns everything we think we know about money upside down…It's the book we all need right now.”

— 30 Brené Brown Recommended Books (2026)

“Brené Brown's Book Recommendations (updated 2025)”

— Brené Brown's Book Recommendations (updated 2025)

“it stands on its own. You can read it anywhere in the progression.”

— Brene Brown Books- Which one should I read first?

“Brené’s Nightstand”

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“Be all in.”

— Brene Brown Books- Which one should I read first?

“Brené’s Nightstand”

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“Brené’s Nightstand”

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“I still recommend starting with The Gifts then moving to I Thought It Was Just Me.”

— Brene Brown Books- Which one should I read first?

“Fall. Get up. Try again.”

— Brene Brown Books- Which one should I read first?

“Brené’s Nightstand”

— Library

“(shelved 1 time as _brene-brown-recommends_)”

— Brene Brown Recommends Books

“I’m so glad I found this book. It was published 25 years ago and it’s magical.”

— Brené Brown Book Recommendations (All-Time) — Venture Book Club

“Brené’s Nightstand”

— Library

“Brené’s Nightstand”

— Library

“(shelved 1 time as _brene-brown-recommends_)”

— Brene Brown Recommends Books