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These are books that are good introductions to Stoic philosophy and practice, for non-academics. NB: Please don't add translations of ancient texts, or academic texts. We're looking for modern books on applying Stoicism to daily life, aimed at the general public.

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1	Meditations by Marcus Aurelius 4.27 avg rating — 381,467 ratings score: 7,163, and 72 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy by William B. Irvine 4.19 avg rating — 28,129 ratings score: 5,153, and 52 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Letters from a Stoic by Seneca 4.32 avg rating — 61,231 ratings score: 4,741, and 48 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness by Epictetus 4.23 avg rating — 38,923 ratings score: 2,847, and 29 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 104,743 ratings score: 2,643, and 27 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	On the Shortness of Life by Seneca 4.15 avg rating — 49,275 ratings score: 2,247, and 23 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Enchiridion by Epictetus 4.23 avg rating — 38,923 ratings score: 2,226, and 23 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	The Inner Citadel: The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius by Pierre Hadot 4.38 avg rating — 1,414 ratings score: 1,735, and 18 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Stoicism and the Art of Happiness by Donald J. Robertson (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 2,265 ratings score: 1,655, and 17 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Discourses and Selected Writings by Epictetus 4.39 avg rating — 13,176 ratings score: 1,550, and 16 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living by Ryan Holiday (Goodreads Author) 4.36 avg rating — 54,959 ratings score: 1,535, and 16 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life by Massimo Pigliucci (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 15,446 ratings score: 1,465, and 15 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Philosophy for Life: And Other Dangerous Situations by Jules Evans (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 2,380 ratings score: 1,181, and 12 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Philosophy as a Way of Life: Spiritual Exercises from Socrates to Foucault by Pierre Hadot 4.31 avg rating — 1,622 ratings score: 1,039, and 11 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Practicing Stoic by Ward Farnsworth 4.36 avg rating — 5,240 ratings score: 984, and 10 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius by Donald J. Robertson (Goodreads Author) 4.34 avg rating — 16,097 ratings score: 788, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking by Oliver Burkeman 4.04 avg rating — 17,038 ratings score: 783, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Epictetus: A Stoic and Socratic Guide to Life by Anthony A. Long 4.32 avg rating — 374 ratings score: 667, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Thoughts of a Philosophical Fighter Pilot by James B. Stockdale 4.12 avg rating — 672 ratings score: 484, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Stoic Serenity: A Practical Course on Finding Inner Peace by Keith Seddon 4.24 avg rating — 91 ratings score: 477, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 92,513 ratings score: 391, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Stoicism Today: Selected Writings by Patrick Ussher (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.80 avg rating — 322 ratings score: 385, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Stoicism by John Sellars 4.12 avg rating — 476 ratings score: 381, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius by Donald J. Robertson (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 404 ratings score: 377, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Dying Every Day: Seneca at the Court of Nero by James Romm (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 1,848 ratings score: 300, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Greeks To Geeks: Practical Stoicism in the 21st Century by Rohan Healy 3.86 avg rating — 29 ratings score: 295, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Stoic Spiritual Exercises by Elen Buzaré 3.79 avg rating — 47 ratings score: 286, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	The Emperor's Handbook: A New Translation of The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius 4.27 avg rating — 381,467 ratings score: 284, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control―52 Week-by-Week Lessons by Gregory Lopez (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 1,190 ratings score: 282, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	The Consolations of Philosophy by Alain de Botton (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 35,190 ratings score: 195, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Zeno et Zenonis discipuli (Sammlung wissenschaftlicher Commentare (SWC)) by Hans von Arnim (Editor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Everything Has Two Handles: The Stoic's Guide to the Art of Living: The Stoic's Guide to the Art of Living by Ronald W. Pies 3.80 avg rating — 75 ratings score: 193, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Stoic Virtues: Chrysippus and the Religious Character of Stoic Ethics (Continuum Studies in Ancient Philosophy, 13) by Christoph Jedan 3.88 avg rating — 16 ratings score: 192, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	How to Keep Your Cool: An Ancient Guide to Anger Management by Seneca 3.85 avg rating — 1,425 ratings score: 192, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	How to Die: An Ancient Guide to the End of Life by Seneca 4.02 avg rating — 3,042 ratings score: 190, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Stand Firm: Resisting the Self-Improvement Craze by Svend Brinkmann 3.60 avg rating — 2,892 ratings score: 187, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar... Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes by Thomas Cathcart 3.76 avg rating — 17,836 ratings score: 186, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	The Art of Living: The Stoics on the Nature and Function of Philosophy by John Sellars 4.12 avg rating — 77 ratings score: 185, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	The Human Machine by Arnold Bennett 3.79 avg rating — 365 ratings score: 185, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	The Stoic Art of Living: Inner Resilience and Outer Results by Tom Morris 3.78 avg rating — 81 ratings score: 180, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	A New Stoicism by Lawrence C. Becker 3.45 avg rating — 155 ratings score: 172, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Lessons in Stoicism: What Ancient Philosophers Teach Us About How to Live by John Sellars 4.19 avg rating — 7,246 ratings score: 170, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Pursuits of Wisdom: Six Ways of Life in Ancient Philosophy from Socrates to Plotinus by John M. Cooper 3.50 avg rating — 58 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Unkilling Jesus by Robert Villegas (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Stoicism: A Detailed Breakdown of Stoicism Philosophy and Wisdom from the Greats: A Complete Guide To Stoicism by George Tanner 3.70 avg rating — 119 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Stoicism: How to Use Stoic Philosophy to Find Inner Peace and Happiness by Jason Hemlock (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 2,227 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	MY STOIC PATH TO HEALING : HOW STOICISM GUIDED MY JOURNEY THROUGH TRAUMA, HEALING, AND GROWTH by Judith Gordon (Goodreads Author) 4.62 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Think Like a Stoic: The Ancient Path to a Life Well Lived by Ken Mogi 3.56 avg rating — 137 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Psychological Richness As Breakthrough: Stuck in the Tunnel of Success by Hubert J.M. Hermans it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 93 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Human Robots and Holy Mechanics: Reclaiming Our Souls in a Machine World by David T. Kyle 4.99 avg rating — 200 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	The Inner Citadel: From Overstimulation and Burnout to Emotional Growth Through the Power of Solitude by Mike Noel-Smith (Goodreads Author) 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	O ego é seu inimigo by Ryan Holiday (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 92,513 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Epicureans and Stoics by Axios Institute 4.25 avg rating — 20 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor by Donald J. Robertson (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 1,096 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave by Ryan Holiday (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 17,905 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	Stoicism: Ultimate Handbook To Stoic Philosophy, Wisdom And Way Of Life (Stoicism 101, Stoicism Mastery, Modern Day Stoic) by Thomas Beckett 3.66 avg rating — 116 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	The Stoic Life: Emotions, Duties, and Fate by Tad Brennan 4.14 avg rating — 118 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	How to Be an Epicurean: The Ancient Art of Living Well by Catherine Wilson 3.42 avg rating — 663 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Lives of the Stoics: The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius by Ryan Holiday (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 8,124 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	Stoicism for Inner Peace by Einzelgänger 4.46 avg rating — 1,341 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars