Written by former Navy SEAL Jack Carr, The Terminal List is the first book in a series of best-selling thrillers about a Navy SEAL confronting a government conspiracy that killed his combat team and his family. Rogan has read four of five books in the series, albeit out of order, saying, “I’m blown away by how compelling these books are.”
‘A Land So Strange: The Epic Journey of Cabeza de Vaca’ by Andrés Reséndez
A Land So Strange: The Epic Journey of Cabeza de Vaca tells the true story of a 1528 Spanish expedition to colonize Florida that went horribly wrong. Out of 400 men who embarked on the journey, only four survived. Rogan said on his podcast that he was fascinated with the book—and the likelihood that these four men brought diseases with them which ultimately killed the Mayan civilization.
A noted classic, 1984 by George Orwell is an eerie dystopian novel written in 1949 which envisions a future of mass surveillance, repressive governments, and perpetual war. Sound unfortunately familiar? On his podcast in December 2020, Rogan said he was re-reading the book given the state of the world.
‘The Art of Mindful Living: How to Bring Love, Compassion, and Inner Peace into Your Daily Life’ by ThÃch Nhất Hạnh
ThÃch Nhất Hạnh is a Buddist monk and peace activist who has published over 130 books on Buddism, meditation, mindfulness, and zen practices. This particular audiobook includes guided meditations and step-by-step breathing exercises, focusing on bringing mindfulness practices into everyday life. In an Instagram post, Rogan says, “I listened to this guy talk about mindfulness while sitting in the sauna at 185 degrees for 25 minutes practicing breathing exercises and the time just flew by.”
A New York Times bestseller, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art chronicles our relationship with breathing, and how humans have lost touch with the ability to “breathe correctly.” Rogan called the book “really fascinating,” and even featured Nestor on his podcast to discuss the non-fiction work.
‘Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties’ by Tom O’Neill
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The Manson murders are undeniably infamous, and almost no one knows them better than journalist Tom O’Neill. He spent 20-plus years investigating the murder, calling into question the FBI’s involvement and reassessing the infamous case. O’Neill appeared on Rogan’s podcast with the host calling the book one he can “wholeheartedly recommend.”
‘Coyote America: A Natural and Supernatural History’ by Dan Flores
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A New York Times bestseller, Coyote America chronicles the “natural and supernatural” history and evolution of coyotes in the U.S. In the book, Flores argues in the battle of man and coyote, the coyote has long been victorious. Dan Flores was a guest on The Joe Rogan Experience, with Rogan calling the book “amazing” on Twitter.
‘Something Deeply Hidden: Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of Spacetime’ by Sean Carroll
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How about some casual quantum mechanics for a soothing sauna read? Something Deeply Hidden: Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of Spacetime is a deeply complex book on space, time, and the complexities of universes known and unknown. Sean Carroll has been on Rogan’s podcast numerous times, and Rogan calls this best-selling book “really excellent and really perplexing at the same time.”
You likely know the name of Native American holy man and healer Black Elk, thanks to the classic non-fiction book Black Elk Speaks. In this biography, author Joe Jackson moves beyond the acclaimed 1932 book, telling the full story of one of the most noted figures in Native American history. On Instagram, Rogan wrote, “[I]t’s one of the most moving books I’ve ever taken in,” calling it “haunting.”
This fiction thriller is about a “rabies-like virus” that ravages Massachusetts, leading to an apocalyptic, zombie-like takeover of infected people. Rogan called it “fucking excellent” on his podcast, but don’t just take his word for it. Even Steven King says it’s “absolutely riveting.”
‘The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom’ by Jonathan Haidt
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Penned by award-winning psychologist Jonathan Haidt, The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom dissects ten pieces of advice on happiness popularized by famous figures and analyzes how they apply to today’s world. Haidt was also a guest on Rogan’s podcast, with the host calling the book “one of the best and most insightful books I’ve ever read.”
‘Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief’ by Lawrence Wright
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Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief is a peek into the controversial religion that seems to attract Hollywood en mass. Author Lawrence Wright interviewed more than 200 current and former members of the church for his investigation into the inner workings of the church. After reading the book, Rogan wrote on Twitter, “Going Clear … is one of the weirdest books I’ve ever read. Such a bizarre view into madness and its wake.”
‘Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked’ by Adam Alter
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For a man who runs a tech-reliant podcast, this pick is very strange. Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked takes a look at our obsession with and reliance on technology, showing what makes tech, well, irresistible. Rogan called the book a “sobering read” on Instagram.
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