Books like Mastermind

Mastermind by Maria Konnikova reads as analytical, engaging. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The art of thinking clearly

Rolf Dobelli · 2013

Both explore critical thinking

83% genome match

How we think

John Dewey · 1909

Both explore critical thinking & problem-solving

68% genome match

Destructive emotions

Daniel Goleman · 2003

Both explore mindfulness

68% genome match

Decisive

Chip Heath · 2013

Both explore problem-solving

69% genome match

The Intelligence Trap

David Robson · 2019

Both explore critical thinking

67% genome match

Superforecasting

Philip E. Tetlock · 2015

Both explore critical thinking

67% genome match

The Halo Effect

Phil Rosenzweig · 2007

Both explore critical thinking

67% genome match

Winning decisions

J. Edward Russo · 2001

Both explore critical thinking

67% genome match

Messy

Tim Harford · 2016

Both explore problem-solving

66% genome match

The Winner Effect

Ian H. Robertson · 2012

Same nonfiction feel

61% genome match

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