If you are new to memory techniques, try these books:
- Quantum Memory Power by Dominic O’Brien is a great place to start if you are new to memory techniques. It's a set of CDs that take you through the basic principles. Dominic O'Brien is an eight-time World Memory Champion and is also a master at teaching the techniques.
- You Can Have an Amazing Memory by Dominic O’Brien is a new book that is worth reading in addition to Quantum Memory Power.
- How to Develop a Brilliant Memory Week by Week by Dominic O’Brien is a short book that makes a good reference for various techniques mentioned in other books like Quantum Memory Power..
- Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer gives a general overview of the world of "mental athletes". The book doesn't explain how to use memory techniques, but it's a good book if you want a general introduction to the field.
- The Art of Memory by Frances Yates is a classic book about the history of memory in Western civilization. She doesn't use or explain the techniques, but this is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the history of memory techniques.
See Josh's memory books reading list for additional ideas.
Some of our members also have published books including, in alphabetical order of username: aemind, Boris, Decision_, James Smith, Lynne Kelly, Metivier, Parkouristx, Tansel, and Zoomy. (If we've missed someone, please email [email protected] with a link to your profile and book.)
If you would like to start reading about memory techniques right away for free, check out our memory techniques wiki.
Lorayne's Book has to be on any list of memory books.
Which one would you recommend?
The Memory Book, Ageless Memory as well as Super Memory Super Student are found to be nice books