If you want to improve your memory, it just makes sense to learn the techniques of the experts. Although there are a lot of memory books that have been published, many of them aren’t written by actual memory experts or just don’t have a lot of practical and detailed information.
Here’s our list of the best memory books that are written by experts.
Unlimited Memory
Unlimited Memory is written by a true memory expert. The author, Kevin Horsley, has won multiple world records for memory and holds the title of Grandmaster of Memory. He is also a World Record Holder for the matrix memorization of 10,000 digits of Pi.
What’s great about the book is how practical it is. You’ll learn the exact techniques Kevin used to memorize Pi to 10,000 digits, along with several other very powerful memory techniques. You can apply these techniques to everything from memorizing lists, presentations, information from a textbook, flashcards, studying for exams, and more.
Pros
- The book is immediately practical and shares the most powerful memory techniques used by actual memory masters.
- It’s concise and well-written, so you don’t have to read hundreds of pages of fluff.
- The author is an actual World Record Holder for memorizing Pi to 10,000 digits.
- The techniques take practice, but once you learn them you’ll have them forever.
- The author shares some powerful insights into your mindset and beliefs because if you have the wrong mindset, you’ll hold yourself back from actually practicing the memory techniques that work.
Cons
- It’s not so much of a con of this book itself, but the actual memory techniques used by masters do require practice. You can’t just read the book and instantly your memory is better—you have to do the work of practicing the skills and techniques until they become ingrained.
- The book is all practical and doesn’t share much about the history or scientific research into memory.
Moonwalking with Einstein
Written by a journalist who spent a year trying to improve his memory, this book dives deep into the world of memory competitions and the history and culture around memory.
It’s not as practical as Unlimited Memory, but for those who enjoy journalistic fiction and deep dives into social and cultural topics, it’s a very interesting read.
Pros
- The book dives deep into the world of memory competitions.
- It’s a funny and thoughtful book that will make you think.
- This book might change your mindset on what you’re capable of.
Cons
- It’s not the most practical book on memory improvement, so it’s not ideal as a study guide or practical guide to improving your memory.
- It’s a long journalistic book, so it’s a fun read but it’s not going to provide lots of immediate action steps.
Other Memory Books
There are a lot of other memory books we could have included in this list, but we decided to keep it highly curated.
If you want something quick, practical, and proven, try Unlimited Memory. You can start practicing the techniques within a few hours.
If you want to enjoy a longer read and learn more about what it’s like to compete in a world memory competition, try out Moonwalking with Einstein. It’s a fun journalistic read that’ll keep you thinking about it long after you’ve finished it.
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Tom Corson-Knowles is the founder of TCK Publishing, and the bestselling author of 27 books including Secrets of the Six-Figure author. He is also the host of the Publishing Profits Podcast show where we interview successful authors and publishing industry experts to share their tips for creating a successful writing career.
