Article 04 Summer Edition 2026

6 Books Worth Getting Off Your Phone For

A shelf of antique green and cream hardback books

Your screen will still be there when you get back. These six non-fiction books might actually teach you something worth remembering – about money, people, habits, science, and your own brain.

  1. Front cover of Atomic Habits
    Book 01

    Atomic Habits

    James Clear

    Small habits can make a much bigger difference than you think.

    Read this ifYou keep saying “I’ll start tomorrow.”

  2. Front cover of The Psychology of Money
    Book 02

    The Psychology of Money

    Morgan Housel

    Money isn’t only about numbers. It’s about how people think, spend, save and make decisions.

    Read this ifYou want to understand money before you actually have to manage a lot of it.

  3. Front cover of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
    Book 03

    The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

    Sean Covey

    A practical guide to goals, priorities, confidence, relationships, and growing up.

    Read this ifYou’re trying to figure out what person you actually want to become.

  4. Front cover of How to Win Friends and Influence People
    Book 04

    How to Win Friends and Influence People

    Dale Carnegie

    A classic about communication, understanding people and building better relationships.

    Read this ifYou want to become better at talking to, and understanding, people.

  5. Front cover of A Short History of Nearly Everything
    Book 05

    A Short History of Nearly Everything

    Bill Bryson

    The story of how we figured out what we know about Earth, science, space and ourselves.

    Read this ifYou’re curious about how the world works and how we came to understand it.

  6. Front cover of The Art of Thinking Clearly
    Book 06

    The Art of Thinking Clearly

    Rolf Dobelli

    A collection of short lessons about the surprisingly common mistakes our brains make.

    Read this ifYou like questioning why people – including you – think the way they do.

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