15 books recommended by Tim Cook

“I tend to like nonfiction and particularly reading about people and how they lived and how they fought, and what motivated them and their philosophy and so forth.”

— Tim Cook Book Recommendations (All-Time) — Venture Book Club

“Best business book of the century.”

— 7 Books Recommended By Tim Cook - Bookmarked Club

“One of Cook’s all-time favorite books, which he’s been known to hand out to colleagues and new hires.”

— Tim Cook's Reading List (6 Books) - Radical Reads

“People around the world came to know Malala first as a strong and inspiring spokesperson, a visionary for girls’ education.”

— Tim Cook's Reading List (6 Books) - Radical Reads

“I got interested in because we went to the Gandhi museum when we were in India.”

— Tim Cook Book Recommendations (All-Time) — Venture Book Club

“I love Malala's story”

— Apple CEO Tim Cook says these 6 books shaped him

“My hope is that everyone reads this, and I would love to see the day that it is required reading in every school.”

— Tim Cook's Reading List (6 Books) - Radical Reads

“Cook has offered a glimpse into his literary influences through interviews and leadership engagements over the years.”

— Tim Cook's Reading List (6 Books) - Radical Reads

“I think it's not just for young students, but for all of us”

— Apple CEO Tim Cook says these 6 books shaped him

“The team behind How Google Works returns with management lessons from legendary coach and business executive, Bill Campbell, whose mentoring of some of our most successful modern entrepreneurs has helped create well over a trillion dollars in market value.”

— Tim Cook's Book Recommendations (Updated for 2025)

“Trillion Dollar Coach has captured his tireless spirit so future generations can learn from one our industry’s greatest leaders.”

— Tim Cook's Reading List (6 Books) - Radical Reads

“You are going to love this.”

— 7 Books Recommended By Tim Cook - Bookmarked Club