LeBron James' Favorite Books or Notable ReadsLike this list

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• The Alchemist

  Coelho, Paulo,

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  LeBron has said this is his favorite book and credits it for inspiring his mindset.

• Decoded

  Jay-Z, 1969-

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  LeBron was seen reading this during the 2012 NBA Finals.

• The Hunger Games Trilogy

  Books #1-3

  Collins, Suzanne

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  Reportedly one of the books he used to decompress during playoff runs.

• The Godfather

  Puzo, Mario, 1920-1999

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  LeBron has been seen reading this book and frequently references the film.

• The Tipping Point

  How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

  Gladwell, Malcolm, 1963-

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  One of several books he read during the 2012 NBA playoffs.

• West by West

  My Charmed, Tormented Life

  West, Jerry, 1938-2024

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  Included in LeBron's 2012 playoff reading rotation.

• The Pact

  Three Young Men Make a Promise and Fulfill a Dream

  Davis, Sampson

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  A story about perseverance and brotherhood.

• The Art of War

  Sunzi, active 6th century B.C.

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  Reported as a favorite book while with the Miami Heat.

• Living With a SEAL

  31 Days Training With the Toughest Man on the Planet

  Jesse Jaymes

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  Described by LeBron as “hilarious.”

• Leadership in Turbulent Times

  Goodwin, Doris Kearns

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  Spotted reading this book, which delves into presidential leadership.

• The Fighter's Mind

  Inside the Mental Game

  Sheridan, Sam

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  Part of his 2012 playoff mental toughness reading list.

• Divergent

  Roth, Veronica

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  Caught reading this dystopian novel.

• The Autobiography of Malcolm X

  X, Malcolm, 1925-1965

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  Brought this book to an NBA press conference.

• Shōgun

  Clavell, James

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  Read this historical epic during the 2012 playoffs.

• The post-American World

  Zakaria, Fareed

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  Also included in his 2012 playoff reading list.