Top 10 Books That Train Your Brain to Never Forget

A gripping journey through the world of memory championships, this book blends science with storytelling. Foer goes from forgetful journalist to U.S. Memory Champion, proving that memory isn’t a gift—it’s a skill anyone can learn.

This bestseller offers practical, no-nonsense techniques to sharpen focus, eliminate distractions, and train your brain to store information like a vault.

Grounded in cognitive science, this book reveals why some study techniques feel effective but fail—and what really works when it comes to long-term memory.

A classic. This book has helped millions with names, numbers, and everything in between. The authors’ witty, mnemonic-rich style makes memorising feel like a game.

This book is like a user’s manual for your brain. Higbee breaks down memory science into simple language and offers proven techniques for improvement.

While not a memory book per se, Deep Work teaches the kind of focus and mental clarity essential for retaining knowledge. Without focus, memory fades fast.

Written by an 8-time World Memory Champion, this book gives you a 52-week plan to train your memory step by step. Think of it as a memory gym.

Although designed for math and science students, this book is full of brain-training hacks that help you overcome mental blocks and master complex information.

From chess prodigy to martial arts champion, Waitzkin reveals how to learn anything deeply. His insights into mental discipline and pattern recognition are gold for memory building.

A neuroscientist’s compassionate and practical look at how memory works—and how to protect it as we age. It’s smart, relatable, and packed with science-backed advice.