Best Personal Growth & Self Improvement Books

The best books on personal growth and self improvement are only a click away at Barnes & Noble! Browse a variety of topics including personal development, finding motivation, improving self-esteem, and more books on self growth that will help unearth your best self!

What is Personal Growth?

Personal Growth, also known as self-growth or personal development, is the method by which a person can improve for the better through the development of new behaviors, skills, habits, and attitudes. Through personal growth, one can create a positive impact on one's career, emotional well-being, mindset, and life.

What are the 5 areas of personal growth?

The 5 main areas of personal growth are mental, social, spiritual, physical, and emotional.

What brings personal growth?

Personal growth can be brought about by a number of factors including an open mindset, growth mentality, commitment, and discipline.

Read the 10 best books on Personal Growth in 2025:

The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
Beyond Anxiety by Martha Beck
Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy
The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad
The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher
Mornings Without Mii by Mayumi Inaba
Poets Square by Courtney Gustafson
How to Love Better by Yung Pueblo
Dear Writer by Maggie Smith
We Can Do Hard Things by Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach and Amanda Doyle

Personal Growth Books

Unearth your best self with our list of personal growth and self-improvement books.