Stewart Butterfield Book Recommendations (All-Time)

Book 1 - Play Anything by Ian Bogost

Stewart Butterfield: “Shows how play serves as a fundamental tool for examining the world around us."

Book 2 - How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan

Stewart Butterfield: “A great overview of research into the therapeutic uses of psychedelics."

Book 3 - Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Stewart Butterfield: “Among the best historical books I've ever read (take that, Herodotus)."

Book 4 - The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi

Stewart Butterfield: “Will cause keen self-reflection!"

Book 5 - The Rise and Fall of American Growth by Robert J. Gordon

Stewart Butterfield: “I'm reading this book and I can already tell I am going to be so annoying about it afterwards. Sorry in advance."

Book 6 - The Making of a Manager by Julie Zhuo

Stewart Butterfield: “An excellent, approachable and comprehensive guide for those making the transition into management."