Books like Why We Sleep

Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker reads as accessible, analytical. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Breath

James Nestor · 2020

Both explore health & science

83% genome match

The Body

Bill Bryson · 2019

Both explore science & health

60% genome match

The War for Kindness

Jamil Zaki · 2019

Same nonfiction feel

62% genome match

The Poisoner's Handbook

Deborah Blum · 2010

Both explore science

58% genome match

So You've Been Publicly Shamed

Jon Ronson · 2015

Same nonfiction feel

57% genome match

How to Change Your Mind

Michael Pollan · 2018

Both explore science

56% genome match

What If?

Randall Munroe · 2014

Both explore science

54% genome match

The anatomy of violence

Adrian Raine · 2013

Same nonfiction feel

57% genome match

Lab Girl

Hope Jahren · 2016

Both explore science

55% genome match

Parasite Rex

Carl Zimmer · 2000

Same nonfiction feel

57% genome match

Beyond the Body Farm

William M. Bass · 2007

Same nonfiction feel

57% genome match

The Skeleton Crew

Deborah Halber · 2014

Same nonfiction feel

58% genome match