Grain BrainGrain Brain
Score Modern
What it's about
Dr. Perlmutter's revised guide to better health without drugs, drawing on the latest science, from weight and anxiety to chronic conditions and cognitive decline.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 70 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists.
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Atomic HabitsGood to know
It's a health book.
By the numbers
- Readers24 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller36 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #1435 of the 1,647 modern books we rank
- #2704 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Is Grain Brain worth reading?
Yes. It spent 70 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists. It ranks #2,704 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 58.1 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Grain Brain about?
Dr. Perlmutter's revised guide to better health without drugs, drawing on the latest science, from weight and anxiety to chronic conditions and cognitive decline.
How long does it take to read Grain Brain?
About 9 hours (371 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Grain Brain?
If you liked it, try Brain Maker by David Perlmutter with Kristin Loberg, Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford or Atomic Habits by James Clear.