Enneagram Books That Will Transform You and Your Career

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Graphic with the text “My Favorite Enneagram Books!” in bold black lettering on a cream background. A pink illustrated open book icon appears above the text. At the bottom, several Enneagram book covers are fanned out, including titles like Take Care of Your Type, The Enneagram for Black Liberation, The Enneagram at Work, and other Enneagram-themed books. The background features a pink and white checkerboard pattern.

There are hundreds of Enneagram books out there and as an Enneagram coach and educator I have read A LOT of them. Let me help you narrow down which ones to read next.

Enneagram Books That are Worth Your Time to Read

Let me recommend some recent reads that I found super helpful on my Enneagram journey!

The Enneagram at Work by Jim McPartlin

Book cover of The Enneagram at Work by Jim McPartlin with Anna Akbari, featuring an Enneagram diagram and a quote about exceeding expectations in leadership and industry.

Use the power of the Enneagram to become a more effective, capable leader with these practical and applicable tools.

Good For: Working professionals and teams

The Enneagram for Black Liberation by ChiChi Agoro 

Book cover of The Enneagram for Black Liberation by Chichi Agorom with illustrated portrait and quote about being the person behind the armor.

Good For: Someone looking for collective liberation and healing (and more than just a typing system!)

A tool for Black readers, specifically Black women, to return to their truest selves in a system that seeks to dampen their self-worth and belonging.

The 9 Types of Leadership by Beatrice Chestnut

Book cover of The 9 Types of Leadership by Beatrice Chestnut, PhD, with quote about leadership and influencing others.

Good For: Leaders who want to dive deeper into their type and subtype

Harness your unique Enneagram type to create more effective relationships, feel happier at the office, and utilize your strengths (and weaknesses!) as a leader.

My Enneagram by Abbey Howe

Colorful illustrated book cover of My Enneagram by Abbey Howe with quote about focusing on why you do what you do.

Good For: Book clubs and journaling enthusiasts

Discover how the Enneagram is your key to deeper self-awareness, stronger relationships, and burnout-free growth. (I had to put my own book in here, guys. I’m obsessed with it 😉 ) Learn more about it here!

The Honest Enneagram by SaraJane Case

Minimalist book cover of The Honest Enneagram by Sarajane Case with quote about facing blind spots and personal growth.

Good For: Enneagram beginners and gentle questioners

Beginner’s book approaches the Enneagram through the H.O.N.E.S.T method. Written by the creator of the viral Enneagram and Coffee Instagram account.

Illustrated Enneagram by Deanna Talwalkar

Floral illustrated book cover of The Illustrated Enneagram by Deanna Talwalkar with quote about understanding your personality and living authentically.

Good For: Visual learners

A simple, illustrated guide to understand the basics of the Enneagram and all 9 types.

The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile

Bright yellow book cover of The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile with quote about experiencing the world through different lenses.

Good For: Fans of story-based books about self-awareness

A practical, comprehensive way to find your Enneagram type and explore the spiritual connections associated with it.

The following video mentions a couple more!

Happy Discovering! If you want some book recommendations according to your Enneagram type, this blog post suggests one for each.

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The Goldilocks of Enneagram Books

Something accessible, fun, and not too self-serious, while also wildly helpful with space to take concrete steps toward self-discovery and personal growth.

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