The 10 Best Books About Communication [2024 Update]

What are the best books on communication and communication skills? Of course, you learn communication in practice, and in addition, a number of excellent books have been written that can guide you in this. In this list, you will not only find good communication books that are used at higher professional education, but also outside of it. Read on for all the recommendations…

Top ten best books on communication

Whether you want to learn to communicate better yourself, learn more about it or give someone a nice gift, these top ten best books on communication will help you in the right direction. We start our recommendations with the top 10 best books about Communication of all time. This list has been updated this year, including all the recent titles.

Best Books About Communication	Author
Difficult Conversations	Douglas Stone
Never Eat Alone	Keith Ferrazzi
All Marketers Are Liars	Seth Godin
4 Essential Keys to Effective Communication	Bento C. Leal III
Boundaries	Dr. Henry Cloud
How to Win Friends and Influence People	Dale Carnegie
Just Listen	Mark Goulston
Leadership Presence	Belle Linda Halpern
Extraordinary PR Ordinary Budget	Jennifer R. Farmer
Crucial Conversations	Kerry Patterson

The updated top 10 list: the best books about communication

4 Essential Keys to Effective Communication in Love, Life, Work–Anywhere!: Including the “12-Day Communication Challenge!”

We like this book, because it is a clear guide on what basic skills you need to communicate with the people around you, whether they are your colleagues, friends, or family.

Improve Your Conversations: Think on Your Feet, Witty Banter, and Always Know What to Say with Improv Comedy Techniques (2nd Edition) (How to be More Likable and Charismatic Book 10)

Want to improve situations where small talk comes in handy? ‘Improve Your Conversations’ is a book that will do exactly that for you. With the help of improv comedy, you will connect more easily and be able to keep the conversation going without a hassle.

Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition

We recommend using the tools described in this book if you are preparing for difficult conversations that could come with great consequences. Turn negativity into something positive with your newly developed communication skills.

Simply Said: Communicating Better at Work and Beyond

Business communication is a very different ball game from personal conversations between friends or family. The stakes are higher, and therefore you should work on your professional level of communication if you want to achieve your goals.

Big Talk, Small Talk (and Everything in Between): Effective Communication Skills for All Parts of Your Life

As our number two on this list, the book ‘Big Talk, Small Talk’ will help you keep a conversation going, even if that is not your greatest quality. Try the strategies the writer offers you, and learn to use them in every situation.

HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Communication 

This is a collection of 10 of the most impressive articles on communication from the Harvard Business Review archive. Learn new skills from experts, like pitching, persuading, and connecting with others.

Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication 

Much of our communication happens without giving it any thought; we do what we learned when growing up. That, however, doesn’t automatically mean that this is the best way of communicating. This book takes mindfulness and nonviolent communication as a basic and effective way to get the desired results.

Effective Communication Skills Mastery Bible: 4 Books in 1 Boxset (Positive Psychology Coaching Series, Book 21) 

This boxed set by Ian Tuhowsky includes 4 volumes: ‘Communication skills training’, ‘The science of effective communication’, ‘The science of interpersonal relations’, and ’21 Days of effective communication’. This is the perfect book to develop and perfect your communication skills on every level.

The Ultimate Relationship Workbook for Couples: Simple Exercises to Improve Communication and Strengthen Your Bond

In our opinion this is one of the best books for couples who want to work on the way they communicate with each other. The exercises you do will make your relationship stronger.

Think on Your Feet: Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Impromptu Communication Skills on the Job

Not everyone handles unforeseen situations well. But just like with the art of improv, you can learn the skills that are needed to come out of those situations easily and without experiencing a negative impact. Do the activities in this book, and you will know what to do in a tough situation.