Book Recommendations for College Students

Hey Warhawks, are you up for a bit of light reading this year? Expand your horizons and pick up a book from your local library or bookstore and learn something new! I have always loved to read and found that once I got to college, time to read became shorter and harder to find. I set a goal, each night, after plugging in my electronics, I try to read 1 chapter in a book, or if I am tired I will read only 10 pages. You can set a reasonable goal to fit in your schedule and change your life one page at a time. Some of the books I found can help any student navigate their way through adulthood. Find a genre that you enjoy reading and learning about to help yourself be the most successful during your time in school. You can find books on quite literally anything and you should learn to love reading. Start small and any progress made is good enough.

Check out my Amazon wishlist “Books for College Students” to purchase any of the books mentioned below and start your at home library!

College Life

• 175+ Things to Do Before You Graduate College: Your Bucket List for the Ultimate College Experience! by Charlotte Lake

• Smarter Faster Better: The Transformative Power of Real Productivity by Charles Duhigg
• Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection by Charles Duhigg
• How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships by Leil Lowndes
• Freshman Survival Guide: Soulful Advice for Studying, Socializing, and Everything in Between by Nora Bradbury-Haehl, and Bill McGarvey
• College Hacks by Keith Bradford
• First Year Student to First Year Success: 27 Things you NEED to Know When Starting College by Tom Krieglstein and Melissa Ruiz
• How to College: What to Know Before You Go (and When You’re There) by Andrea Malkin Brenner, Lara Hope Schwartz
• College Roommate Essentials on How To Talk To Anyone: The Ultimate Survival Guide on How to Have Roommates That Don’t Suck! by Faith Fuson and Rob Peace
• Time Management Secrets for College Students: The Underground Playbook for Managing School, Work, and Fun (College Success) by Dennis Stemmle
• The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook: Your Guide for Everything from Hangovers to Homesickness by Jill Grimes &Nicole Grimes
• How to Get the Most Out of College: 127 Ways to Make Connections, Make it Work for You, and Make a Difference by Elliot Felix
• Thinking Critically in College: The Essential Handbook for Student Success by Louis Newman
• The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College (Essential College Life Survival Guide and Graduation Gift for Students, Banned Book) by Harlan Cohen
• Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning is Hard and How You Can Make It Easy by Daniel T. Willingham
• How to Survive & Thrive in College: From Buying Textbooks, Dealing With Weird Roommates, Mastering Your Exams, Handling Stress, Preparing for Your Future and Everything in Between by Pete Bennet
• The Essential First-Year Student Survival Guide on How to Thrive at College and University: With Tips, Budget Planner, Checklists, Food Hacks & More; Graduation Gift Book for High School Leavers by Cameron Craft
• Adulting Life Skills for Young Adults: Beyond the Basics: Tools to Navigate Through High School, College, and Into the World with Inner Knowledge and the Ability to Thrive by Jaqui Meyer
• Life Skills 101: The Crash Course in Adulting – Because Apparently You Should Know This By Now (The Adulting Adventure) by Rose Lyons
• Money Skills for Teens: A Beginner’s Guide to Budgeting, Saving, and Investing. Everything a Teenager Should Know About Personal Finance by Ferne Bowe
• Adulting for Beginners – Life Skills for Adult Children, Teens, High School and College Students | The Grown-up’s Survival Gift (Life Skills & Survival Guides) by Matilda Walsh
• The (Reluctant , Nervous, Lazy, Broke, Busy, Confused) College Student’s Cookbook by Joshua N. Lambert & Debby Lee
• ​​The 5-Ingredient College Cookbook: Recipes to Survive the Next Four Years by Pamela Ellgen 
• How to Win at College: Surprising Secrets for Success from the Country’s Top Students by Cal Newport
• How to Become a Straight-A Student: The Unconventional Strategies Real College Students Use to Score High While Studying Less by Cal Newport
• Common Sense Tips for College Student Success: A Read-and-Find Reflection Guide for High School Graduates by Garrett M. Carter
• Perfect Quotes for College Success: Inspiration, advice, and tips for anyone going to college by Tom Krieglstein, Ona Rygelis
• Procrastination Solutions For College Students: The Underground Playbook For Overcoming Procrastination And Achieving Peak Performance (College Success) by Dennis Stemmle 
• How Minority Students Experience College: Implications for Planning and Policy by Lemuel Watson, Melvin Cleveland Terrell
• Taking Flight: The Guide to College for Diverse Learners and Non-Traditional Students by Perry LaRoque
• Failing Fast?: The Ten Secrets to Succeed Faster by Luv Tulsidas
• Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneurs’ Secrets Revealed! by Colin C. Campbell 

Books to Build a Healthy Mindset and Habits

• The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg
• The 5AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life. by Robin Sharma
• Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
• Little Book of Mindfulness: 10 minutes a day to less stress, more peace by Patrizia Collard
• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversary Edition (The Covey Habits Series) by Stephen R. Covey and Jim Collins
• The Power of Self-Discipline: 5-Minute Exercises to Build Self-Control, Good Habits, and Keep Going When You Want to Give Up (Live a Disciplined Life) by Peter Hollins 
• Stop Overthinking: 23 Techniques to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Spirals, Declutter Your Mind, and Focus on the Present (The Path to Calm) by Nick Trenton
• The Art of Letting Go: Stop Overthinking, Stop Negative Spirals, and Find Emotional Freedom (The Path to Calm) by Nick Trenton 
• Finish What You Start: The Art of Following Through, Taking Action, Executing, & Self-Discipline (Live a Disciplined Life) by Peter Hollins
• Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End Of Suffering (Beyond Suffering) by Joseph Nguyen
• The Greatness Mindset: Unlock the Power of Your Mind and Live Your Best Life Today by Lewis Howes
• Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts by Jennie Allen
• From Stuck to Unstuck: Break Free from the OCD & Anxiety Loop Using the Triple-A Response® and Take Back Control of Your Life by Matthew Codde
• THINGS WE DON’T TALK ABOUT by Pandora Owl
• The Art of Positive Thinking: Eliminate Negative Thinking I Emotional Intelligence I Stop Overthinking: A Self Help Book to Developing Mindfulness and Overcoming Negative Thoughts by Elizabeth R. Brown
• Help Me, I’m Stuck: Six Proven Methods to Shift Your Mindset From Self-Sabotage to Self-Improvement (The Help Me Series) by Vaughn Carter
• Healing Your Wounded Inner Child: A CBT Workbook to Overcome Past Trauma, Face Abandonment and Regain Emotional Stability. (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) by Maria Clarke 
• I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t): Making the Journey from “What Will People Think?” to “I Am Enough” by Brené Brown
• Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brené Brown
• Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
• Practicing Mindfulness: 75 Essential Meditations to Reduce Stress, Improve Mental Health, and Find Peace in the Everyday by Matthew Sockolov
• Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud & John Townsend
• You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero
• Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell
• Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal Newport
• Self-Care for College Students: From Orientation to Graduation, 150+ Easy Ways to Stay Happy, Healthy, and Stress-Free by Julia Dellitt 

Business Books

• The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less by Richard Koch
• Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It by Jennifer Breheny Wallace
• Think and Grow Rich: The Landmark Bestseller Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century (Think and Grow Rich Series) by Napoleon Hill, Arthur R. Pell
• She Thinks Like a Boss : Leadership: 9 Essential Skills for New Female Leaders in Business and the Workplace. How to Influence Teams Effectively and Combat Imposter Syndrome by Jemma Roedel
• She Thinks Like a Boss: Business Affirmations: 200 Affirmations for Women in Business, Entrepreneurs, Solopreneurs. Build a Successful Mindset for Positive Thinking, Growth & Banish Limiting Beliefs by Jemma Roedel 
• The First-Time Manager (First-Time Manager Series) by Jim McCormick
• Love as a Business Strategy: Resilience, Belonging & Success by Mohammad F. Anwar, Frank E. Danna
• The Culture Playbook: 60 Highly Effective Actions to Help Your Group Succeed by Daniel Coyle
• The 5 Voices: How to Communicate Effectively with Everyone You Lead by Jeremie Kubicek, Steve Cockram
• Radical Candor: Fully Revised & Updated Edition: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott
• The Ownership Mindset: A Handbook for Transforming Your Life and Leadership by Kerry Siggins
• You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth by Jen Sincero
• The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell
• Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don’t Know by Malcolm Gladwell 
• Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip Heath & Dan Heath
• Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger
• From Individual to Empire: A Guide to Building an Authentic and Powerful Brand by Laura Bull
• The Power of Going All-In: Secrets for Success in Business, Leadership, and Life by Brandon Bornancin
• Million Dollar Weekend: The Surprisingly Simple Way to Launch a 7-Figure Business in 48 Hours by Noah Kagan, Tahl Raz
• Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire by Dan Martell 

Athletic Books

• Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier
• College Sports on the Brink of Disaster: The Rise of Pay-for-Play and the Fall of the Scholar-Athlete by John LeBar & Allen Paul 
• The System: The Glory and Scandal of Big-Time College Football by Jeff Benedict & Armen Keteyian
• Athletes Making Moves: Secure the Future by Protecting Your Name, Image & Likeness by Sivonnia L DeBarros
• Mental Toughness For Young Athletes: Eight Proven 5-Minute Mindset Exercises For Kids And Teens Who Play Competitive Sports by Troy Horne & Moses Horne
• Shoot Your Shot: A Sport-Inspired Guide To Living Your Best Life by Vernon Brundage Jr.
• The Mamba Mentality: How I Play by Kobe Bryant & Andrew D. Bernstein

Books for Emerging Teachers

• Read People Like a Book: How to Analyze, Understand, and Predict People’s Emotions, Thoughts, Intentions, and Behaviors (How to be More Likable and Charismatic) by Patrick King
• The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety: Defining the Path to Inclusion and Innovation by Timothy R. Clark
• The Handbook for the New Art and Science of Teaching (Your Guide to the Marzano Framework for Competency-Based Education and Teaching Methods) (The New Art and Science of Teaching Book Series) by Robert J. Marzano
• The Happy Teacher Habits: 11 Habits of the Happiest, Most Effective Teachers on Earth by Michael Linsin
• The Beginning Teacher’s Field Guide: Embarking on Your First Years (Self-Care and Teaching Tips for New Teachers) by Tina H. Boogren 
• Take Time for You: Self-Care Action Plans for Educators (Using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Positive Psychology) by Tina H. Boogren
• What Teachers Really Want to Say But Can’t: Swear Word Coloring Book for Adults with Teaching Related Cussing by Colorful Swearing Dreams

Post College Books

• Nursing School Bound: A College Guide for Admission Success by Pupil2Peer Nursing Consulting
• Interested In Nursing?: The Pros & Cons of Being a Registered Nurse, a Nurse Practitioner, or a Nurse Anesthetist by Raul Sandoval Jr. & Susanne Lakin
• Careers: The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Future by DK 
• Landing Your Dream Grad School: A Step-By-Step Guide to the US Master’s and Doctoral School Application Process for Domestic and International Applicants by Tulli Ariyaratne
• Secrets to Saving Big on College: A Parent’s Guide by Gillian Stubblefield 

College Romance Books

• Things We Never Got Over (Knockemout) by Lucy Score
• Reminders of Him: A Novel by Colleen Hoover 

College Art Books

• This is my College Coloring Book: A Funny College Gift Coloring Book by Hefere Ge 

If you made it to the end of this blog, congratulations on jumping into your reading journey! If you read any of these book recommendations, let me know your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below and feel free to recommend any other books I might have missed. Happy reading:)