Books like Diffusion of innovations

Diffusion of innovations by Everett M. Rogers reads as academic, analytical. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The Long Tail

Chris Anderson · 2006

Same nonfiction feel

66% genome match

Crossing the Chasm

Geoffrey A. Moore · 1991

Both explore adoption

83% genome match

The evolution of useful things

Henry Petroski · 1992

Both explore innovation

64% genome match

Mastery

Robert Greene · 2012

Same business feel

59% genome match

Deep Work

Cal Newport · 2016

Same business feel

57% genome match

Made to Stick

Chip Heath · 2007

Both explore communication

60% genome match

Why We Buy

Paco Underhill · 1999

Same business feel

62% genome match

The Big Short

Michael Lewis · 2010

Same nonfiction feel

60% genome match

Start with Why

Simon Sinek · 2009

Both explore communication

58% genome match

Here comes everybody

Clay Shirky · 2008

Same tech feel

62% genome match

Unleashing the Ideavirus

Seth Godin · 2000

Same nonfiction feel

63% genome match

Influence

Robert Cialdini · 1984

Same business feel

57% genome match