Jane McGonigal

Jane McGonigal's Book Recommendations

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Jane McGonigal is a game designer, futurist, and author known for her work on the application of game design to real-world problems. Her books explore the potential of games to improve our lives and solve complex challenges. Based on her recommendations, she seems to enjoy thought-provoking fiction and books on game design, psychology, and futurism.

14 books recommended 1 books authored

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The Grasshopper

The Grasshopper

by Bernard Suits

"Jane McGonigal's answer to "what do you suggest someone read after Reality is Broken?"

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"@mikedariano The Grasshopper by Bernard Suits"

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Suffering Is Optional

Suffering Is Optional

by Cheri Huber

"I’m very inspired by Buddhist practices. I practice Zen Buddhism myself. [This is] another good book."

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The Actual Star

The Actual Star

by Monica Byrne

"This is a phenomenal book and a steal at $1.99!!!!"

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The Rock from the Sky

The Rock from the Sky

by Jon Klassen

"@burstofbeaden This book is soooooo good! Thank you for creating it. Your books are among the small handful we will keep forever after our kids are grown up, you awesome, your mind is amazing, and I want an eye monster from the future."

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The Reality Game

The Reality Game

by Samuel Woolley

"@Ologies speaking of which...professorrr @samuelwoolley would be an amazing guest for an episode in infodemiology, how disinformation and misinformation spread (very important for vaccination efforts!) His book Reality Game is fantastic and he is THE expert!"

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A Little Life

A Little Life

by Hanya Yanagihara

"@rhondakap @kellymcgonigal If you haven't read this only read it if you want to be emotionally brutalized. Virtuoso portrayal of compassion but Jesus you could not make worse things happen to your characters. Almost sadistic. Amazing book but traumatic read"

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Game Thinking

by Amy Jo Kim

"this is a STEAL for a great book on game thinking!"

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The Game Believes in You

The Game Believes in You

by Greg Toppo

"The most important book on games and learning in a decade! it's getting amazing reviews in NYT, etc"

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Finite and Infinite Games

Finite and Infinite Games

by James Carse

"It’s basically a book about games, but then it turns out it’s about the meaning of life."

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The Learning Game

The Learning Game

by Ana Lorena FΓ‘brega

"This is a great book I was lucky to get to read an advance copy of!"

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Imaginable

Imaginable

by Jane McGonigal

"@krishnanrohit @VincentBriere @iftf I recommend the book Imaginable for a current take on futures thinking."

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Stepping Back from the Ledge

by Laura Trujillo

"@lauraftrujillo @nytimesbooks I just finished your beautiful book. Thank you for creating this safety net for others."

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