Sam Kean's book recommendations

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• The wonders of biology

Sam Kean's most recommended books

We've asked 12,000+ authors and super readers for their favorite books. Here are their favorite books by Sam Kean.

Chosen by 4 people

Books like The Disappearing Spoon

Chosen by 2 people

Books like The Violinist's Thumb

Chosen by 1 person

Books like The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons

Chosen by 1 person

Books like The Bastard Brigade

Book lists with Sam Kean's books

8 authors created a book list with a book by Sam Kean as one of their picks.

• Science that feeds your soul with awe and wonder
• Compelling medical nonfiction books
• Learning about your brain
• The evolution of the human body
• Science stories you won’t believe are true
• David's 3 favorite reads in 2025

Book lists connected to Sam Kean's books

110 authors created a book list connected to Sam Kean's books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• Mental health that won’t bore you
• Consciousness and how our brain works
• The mind (how it works and where it came from)
• Picture books to build a baby’s brain
• The brain and mind
• The human brain

Genres connected to Sam Kean's books

Topics connected to Sam Kean's books