Malcolm Gladwell Books
Find all the books written by Malcolm Gladwell at Barnes & Noble. Gladwell’s enlightening books including Blink, Outliers and David and Goliath are known for making complex ideas like intuitive decision-making, skill-mastery and overcoming disadvantages against-all-odds accessible to anyone. His writing dives into understanding why things happen the way they do and explains how to make them work in your favor.
Did you know that ideas can spread like wildfire or flu epidemics? One of Malcolm Gladwell’s most famous books, The Tipping Point , explores the absolute moment when an idea crosses over a threshold to result in a widespread social phenomenon. Using real-world examples like fashion trends, crime rates and the rise in the popularity of certain television shows, Gladwell demonstrates how trends start and spread. Since its release in 2000, the book has become a marketing staple and a popular read amongst psychology and sociology enthusiasts. If you’re a fan of The Tipping Point , you may want to preorder Malcolm Gladwell’s latest book, Revenge of the Tipping Point , up for an October 1st, 2024, release, in which he revisits the subject matter with a modern lens, dissecting what it is that pushes society over the edge, and what role we play in it.
Malcolm Gladwell’s nonfiction books seamlessly blend storytelling with fascinating scientific data. His writing has significantly influenced pop culture and the way people make decisions. For example, his 2005 book, Blink , gave birth to the concept of “thin-slicing”, the idea that trusting your gut and first impressions can lead to making correct assumptions and the right decisions. Such books are highly valued whether it’s in the business world or educational settings. His book, Outliers , explores the reasons behind high levels of success and can be a particularly engaging choice for classroom discussions and a good read for students who are preparing for college.
Whether you’re new to books by Malcolm Gladwell or you’re the author’s longtime fan anticipating the release of his new book, we’ve got you covered. Shop Malcolm Gladwell’s best books online or visit your local Barnes & Noble bookstore and browse in person.
What is Malcolm Gladwell best known for?
Malcolm Gladwell is best known for his many bestselling books like The Tipping Point, Blink and Outliers that made complex social science concepts accessible to everyone, making significant impact especially in business and educational settings.
Which Malcolm Gladwell book should I read first?
If you want a book that introduces you to many of Gladwell’s ideas at once, then his first book, The Tipping Point , is a good book to read first. Not only is this book a quick engaging read, but it will also provide you with a new outlook on societal trends that we observe in our everyday life.
Read All Malcom Gladwell Books in Order
The Tipping Point
Blink
Outliers
What the Dog Saw
David and Goliath
Talking to Strangers
The Bomber Mafia
Revenge of the Tipping Point