Books like The how of happiness

The how of happiness by Sonja Lyubomirsky reads as optimistic, practical. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The happiness advantage

Shawn Achor · 2010

Both explore positive psychology & happiness

77% genome match

Flow

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi · 1990

Both explore happiness

83% genome match

Emotional Intelligence

Daniel Goleman · 1995

Same nonfiction feel

60% genome match

The Paradox of Choice

Barry Schwartz · 2004

Both explore happiness

62% genome match

Authentic Happiness

Martin Elias Pete Seligman · 2002

Both explore positive psychology & well-being

83% genome match

How to live 365 days a year

John A. Schindler · 1954

Both explore happiness & well-being

76% genome match

Culture and subjective well-being

Ed Diener · 2000

Both explore happiness & well-being

64% genome match

Think Like a Monk

Jay Shetty · 2020

Both explore well-being & gratitude

70% genome match

Good Vibes, Good Life

Vex King · 2015

Both explore well-being & gratitude

68% genome match

The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You (and How to Get Good at it)

Kelly McGonigal · 2015

Both explore resilience & well-being

74% genome match

Self-efficacy

Albert Bandura · 1977

Same nonfiction feel

51% genome match

Ikigai

Chiemi Souen · 2021

Both explore well-being & happiness

67% genome match