Books like How to break up with your phone

How to break up with your phone by Catherine Price reads as practical, encouraging. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Ultralearning

Scott Young · 2019

Both explore productivity

67% genome match

Deep Work

Cal Newport · 2016

Both explore focus & productivity

63% genome match

How to Take Smart Notes

Sönke Ahrens · 2017

Both explore productivity

63% genome match

Essentialism

Greg McKeown · 2014

Both explore focus & productivity

59% genome match

Stolen Focus

Johann Hari · 2022

Both explore focus

59% genome match

The Shallows

Nicholas G. Carr · 2010

Same nonfiction feel

58% genome match

Dedicated

Pete Davis · 2021

Both explore focus

62% genome match

Tribe of Mentors

Timothy Ferriss · 2017

Same self-help feel

58% genome match

Your college experience

John N. Gardner · 1992

Same self-help feel

61% genome match

How to Do Nothing

Jenny Odell · 2019

Both explore mindfulness

55% genome match

Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time

Brian Tracy · 2001

Both explore productivity & focus

70% genome match

Good Vibes, Good Life

Vex King · 2015

Both explore mindfulness & well-being

69% genome match