My Top 10 Sleep Books on World Book Day
- Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Mar 4, 2021
- 2 min read
In honour of World Book Day, thought I'd pick out my current top 10 books on sleep, and sleep science.. it's a changing feast but there are some classics and some newbies in here...
On the top? The first ever sleep book I read, and still a bit of a bible. If you are looking for a structured approach to coping with insomnia, Colin Espie's 'Overcoming Insomnia' tells you how to do it - and was the foundation of the digital Sleepio programme.
You'll also see a very well thumbed copy of @lindageddes.science 'Chasing the Sun' which explains the extraordinary power of sunlight.
'Rest' by @askpang is all about the importance of pausing and rest, as well as sleep, for our creativity and productivity. (Also great on Audible).
'The Sleep Solution' by Chris Winter @sportsleepdoc does what it says on the tin, but makes you smile as well. Bonus.
In 'The Nocturnal Brain' , Guy Leschziner delves into the science behind more unusual sleep disorders, exploring sleep through his patients' eyes.
'Why We Sleep' by Matthew Walker is a thorough and occasionally scary best seller about all the stuff sleep does for you.. I recommend you sort out your sleep with the other books first!!
'The Circadian Code' by @satchin.panda explains why respecting our circadian rhythms, optimized for action by day and rest at night, is a winner not only for sleep, but also for health and wellbeing.
Ferber and Owens/Mindell are trusted voices in the kids sleep space. My other favourite is 'What to do when you Dread your Bed' by Dawn Huebner which is a great read for school age kids to help cope with night time fears and busy brains..
There are so many awesome reads on this topic. What have I missed?? There are plenty more in my bookshelf.. I suspect next year's top 10 will have a few tweaks! :-)
This list was well-curated and thoughtfully explained, which made it more than just a recommendation roundup. I appreciated how you briefly highlighted what makes each book valuable and who it might be best for. That kind of clarity really helps readers decide where to start. It reminded me of how effective educational blogs—such as https://grandoaksorthodontics.com/ —break down information in a way that’s both practical and easy to follow. A very useful and engaging post.
Great list of sleep books! "Why We Sleep" by Matthew Walker is a game-changer for understanding rest's importance. I've been prioritizing better habits lately. Fun fact: actor Donielle T Hansley net worth is estimated around $1-5 million from his dancing and voice roles.
I really enjoyed this list — the way you broke down your top sleep book recommendations was clear, engaging, and genuinely helpful. I love how you gave both personal reactions and practical takeaways; that makes it so much easier to decide what to read next. Your enthusiasm for improving sleep health shines through. I was even reminded of a thoughtful discussion I saw on a https://thesagelawgroup.ca/ review blog about balancing wellness and productivity, which felt like a nice complement to your focus here.
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