Best Neuroscience Books of 2025

Discover the power of sleep and dreams with this fascinating book from Scribner. Written by preeminent neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker, this New York Times bestseller explores the purpose and benefits of slumber. It reveals how sleep enriches our ability to learn, memorize, and make logical decisions, recalibrates our emotions, restocks our immune system, fine-tunes our metabolism, and regulates our appetite. Moreover, dreaming inspires creativity and creates a virtual reality space in which the brain melds past and present knowledge. With actionable steps towards getting a better night's sleep, this book is a crucial and illuminating guide to improving your physical and mental well-being.

Embark on a journey into the afterlife with the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir book. Written by a neurosurgeon, the book recounts his own near-death experience and how it changed his outlook on life. Dr. Eben Alexander's story is a medical miracle that will leave readers in awe. The book provides readers with a unique perspective on the afterlife and the existence of God and the soul. Through his journey, Dr. Alexander discovered that true health can only be achieved when we realize the reality of God and the soul. This memoir is a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of life beyond what is known.

Discover the secrets of brain optimization with this cutting-edge guide to eliminating brain fog, optimizing brain health, and achieving peak mental performance. Learn how the foods you eat directly affect your ability to focus, learn, remember, create, analyze new ideas, and maintain a balanced mood. Find out which nutrients can boost your memory and improve mental clarity, and where to find them. Energize and rejuvenate your brain with the foods and tactics that can work wonders at any age. Discover the powerful brain-boosting fat-loss method that has been called “biochemical liposuction,” and the foods that can improve your happiness, both now and for the long term. This comprehensive guide is like an owner’s manual for your brain, providing actionable lifestyle changes for optimal brain health and performance today and decades into the future.

Are you looking for practical ways to transform your relationship with your body and respond to life's challenges with greater safety and ease? Then you might want to check out this popular neuropsychology book. It presents Polyvagal Theory, a proven approach to training your nervous system to stop overreacting and start responding with calmness, safety, and connection. You'll learn about the biology and function of your vagus nerve, how to attune to what's going on in your body, and discover key techniques to consciously regulate the intensity of your emotions. Plus, you'll find ways to create nourishing relationships with others and the world around you. This book offers a practical user's manual for moving from fear and panic into a grounded space of balance and confidence.

Discover why we behave the way we do in love, business, addiction, politics, and religion with this award-winning cognitive psychology book, which explores the power of dopamine in driving our behavior. The Molecule of More explains why we seek more stimulation, why we are undeterred by emotion, fear or morality, and why we always hope for solutions even in the darkest times. This book offers a revolutionary new way to understand our behaviors in pursuing success, love, and creativity, and even predicting those behaviors in ourselves and others. Written by George Washington University professor and psychiatrist Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD, and Georgetown University lecturer Michael E. Long, this book is sure to bring you an insightful and life-changing perspective on the human race and its future.

Take your knowledge of polyvagal theory to the next level with this neuroscience book. The book offers 50 client-centered practices to help therapists work with the principles of polyvagal theory beyond the therapy session. The exercises are designed to help you safely connect to your autonomic responses and navigate daily experiences in new ways. The exercises are easy to understand and can be introduced over time in a variety of clinical sessions, with accompanying exercises appropriate for use by clients between sessions to enhance the therapeutic change process. This invaluable resource and guide is essential reading for any therapist who wants to improve their knowledge of polyvagal theory and is looking for easy ways to deliver polyvagal solutions with their clients.

Discover the fascinating world of neurological disorders with this extraordinary book. Written by the bestselling author of Awakenings, it features the case histories of patients with perceptual and intellectual disorders. You will read about people who have lost their memories and are unable to recognize common objects, as well as those who gain extraordinary new skills. The book is a provocative introduction to the human mind and a great insight into struggles against incredible adversity. The lucidity and power of the gifted writer will move you deeply. This book is a must-read for medical professionals and anyone interested in the mysteries of consciousness.

Discover the revolutionary science of neuroplasticity with this astonishing book. Learn how the brain can change and adapt in ways that were once thought impossible. The book features inspiring stories of people whose lives have been transformed by neuroplasticity, from stroke patients learning to speak again to a woman born with half a brain that rewired itself to work as a whole. With this book, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the potential of the human brain and how it can shape human nature, culture, learning, and history. Written in an approachable and engaging style, this popular neuropsychology book is an essential read for anyone interested in the wonders of the brain.

Discover the easiest way to learn clinical neuroanatomy with this medical anatomy book. It presents the most relevant concepts with mnemonics, humor, illustrations, and case presentations. You will find a brief, clear, and conceptually intuitive approach to Clinical Neuroanatomy. Learn about the General Anatomical Organization, Blood Supply, Meninges, and Spinal Fluid, Spinal Cord, Brain Stem, The Visual System, Autonomic System, and Hypothalamus, Cerebellum, Basal Ganglia and Thalamus, Cerebral Cortex, Neurotransmitters, Mini-atlas, and Clinical Review. This book is ideal for healthcare students and professionals, including nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and doctors. The made ridiculously simple brand strives to package information in a way that is easy to digest and fun to learn, making medical information accessible to everyone.

Explore neuroanatomy through real-life scenarios with this innovative medical anatomy book. With over 100 clinical cases and high-quality radiologic images, you will appreciate the clinical relevance of structural details as they are being learned, and integrate knowledge of disparate functional systems. This approach ensures that practical knowledge of neuroanatomy is not forgotten. The book is fully updated with the latest advances in the field, and includes several exciting new cases. Whether you are a medical student, neuroscience student, Neurology resident, or faculty, this book is a must-have. It sets the bar for the field and helps crystallize challenging subject matter, providing a firm foundation for the clinicians of today and tomorrow.