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A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Books.

Video playlists about Books

A love letter to libraries

Libraries are a magical place full of life and endless stories — both real and imagined. We're delighted to share these TED Talks as a love letter to libraries, librarians and the community they build.

Talks for lifelong readers

Whether you're a budding bibliophile or already in the throes of whirlwind romance with your favorite writers, these talks are for you!

Talks that inspired TED Books

Have you ever finished watching a talk and been eager to learn more? Long enough to explore a powerful idea but short enough to read in a single sitting, TED Books pick up where TED Talks leave off.

The power of fiction

These talks analyze the ways a story can enhance, alter and transform how we see the world around us.

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Talks about Books

Sarah Kay

TED Talks Daily Book Club: A Little Daylight Left

Rich Benjamin

TED Talks Daily Book Club: Talk to Me

Geena Rocero

TED Talks Daily Book Club: Horse Barbie

Storybook Maze

A street librarian's quest to bring books to everyone

Annalee Newitz

How fantasy worlds can spark real change

Alex Rosenthal

Sherlock Holmes and the crime of the century

Sascha Morrell

How (and why) to read William Faulkner

Lindsey A. Sherrill

Are you an ethical true crime fan? 4 questions to ask

Mollie Godfrey

One of the most banned books of all time

Jamie Bernthal

The secret formula to Agatha Christie's murder mysteries

Jacqueline Woodson

Discovering my love of words

Jodie Houlston-Lau

How to write comedy

Tanya Boucicaut

Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God"

Ilan Stavans

How to get a word added to the dictionary

Design Matters with Debbie Millman

Cheryl Strayed

R. Alan Brooks

When the world is burning, is art a waste of time?

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Exclusive articles about Books

6 strategies that will make you a better reader — and person

Simple advice to help you get more out of the books you read, from author Ryan Holiday.

Posted Jun 2022

Expand your horizons and widen your world with 35 new books from TED speakers

Pick up one of these new books from TED speakers, and explore handshakes, human connection, trees, sleep, endangered animals, remote work, racism, AI, shame and so much more.

Posted Jun 2021

A TED book list: 68 reads that will inspire you

For this year's holiday book list, we asked TED speakers, educators and podcasters: "What books have inspired you?" We hope their recommendations help you refresh and recharge.

Posted Dec 2020