What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki MurakamiBorn to Run by Christopher McDougallRun the World by Becky  WadeRunning Away by Robert Andrew PowellThe Way of the Runner by Adharanand Finn
Inspirational Running Memoirs
49 books — 20 voters
Go, Gwen, Go by Nancy Smirl JorgensenIron War by Matt FitzgeraldEat & Run by Scott JurekWhat I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki MurakamiHow Bad Do You Want It? Mastering the Psychology of Mind over... by Matt Fitzgerald
Ironman Inspiration
39 books — 12 voters

Born to Run by Christopher McDougallEat & Run by Scott JurekA Guide to Running Your First Marathon by Doug LimbrickSpartan Up! by Joe De SenaHell's Ultra by Mike Engelhard
Best Ultra Marathon Books
17 books — 33 voters

Born to Run by Christopher McDougallWhat I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki MurakamiVenture by Sean  MeehanMy Year of Running Dangerously by Tom ForemanRunning Like a Girl by Alexandra Heminsley
Readable books about Running
75 books — 43 voters
Once a Runner by John L. Parker Jr.Who She Is by Diane ByingtonThe Running Dream by Wendelin Van DraanenAgain to Carthage by John L. Parker Jr.Racing the Rain by John L. Parker Jr.
Best Running Fiction
29 books — 37 voters

Born to Run by Christopher McDougallWhat I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki MurakamiOnce a Runner by John L. Parker Jr.Eat & Run by Scott JurekNight Running by Emily Mitchell
Best Running (non-instructional) Books
238 books — 584 voters