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If you are tired of living the single life? struggling in certain social situations? there are tons of strategies that can help you get out of this rut and you will find them all in these books. These pickup artist books teach many important keys to success in social skills, pickup, manipulation, romance, and more. They will help you overcome your inner flaws and achieve a better social life. We have here a list of 21 best pua books that will help you on this journey.
1. no more mr. good guy (by dr. robert glover)
This book is a ray of hope for all the ‘nice guys’ out there to have a satisfying life by following the provided tactics. The book shuns the proclivity of ignoring one’s own needs to please others as it ultimately leads to frustration, which affects relationships not only with others but with oneself too.
review: most readers claim to be hooked only with the first chapter of the book. has helped people untangle the knots that are negatively affecting their relationships. however, people bound by moral values don’t find it so amazing.
author: dr. robert a. glover is a psychotherapist with 30 years of clinical experience helping people with personal growth, career, relationships, and sexuality.
pages: 208
publisher: running press adult (January 8, 2003)
2. the pickup artist (by mystery and chris odom)
The book provides readers with solutions to their issues which might make them feel less confident when approaching the person they are attracted to. It also gives tips to have engaging conversations and good humor as well as the art of seduction.
review: the methods and tips provided in the book can help a person in different situations and not only to get a woman to bed. however, many scenarios created by the author may be illusory.
Author: Erik von Markovik, also known as Mystery, is the author of the book. He is a Canadian pickup artist who lives in Los Angeles and loves to travel. Chris Odom also helped write the book. He is the mystery traveling companion and coach of Pua.
pages: 272
publisher: villard (January 26, 2010)
3. the game (by neil strauss)
The book is a personal account of the author’s journey of transformation from a super-shy guy to the complete opposite, attracting and entertaining strangers, especially women.
review: can help shy people come out of their shell and socialize to their full potential, although some people may not be able to connect with certain situations that occur in the book.
Author: Neil Strauss, the author of the book, went undercover as a pua for two years. the experiences he gained there enabled him to write this book.
pages: 452
publisher: harper collins (September 6, 2005)
4. the natural (by richard the ruin)
The Natural helps readers find their inner confidence and charm, learn to initiate conversations and perfect their body language in order to get out of their minds and get what they want in real life.
review: the book allows readers to confidently explore the world outside of their comfort zone. however, many of the things mentioned are just “common sense”.
Author: Richard La Raina, based in London, is famous for his collecting art.
pages: 224
publisher: harperone (February 7, 2012)
5. rules of the game (by neil strauss)
The Rules of the Game is another bestseller PUA book by Neil Strauss. It is a step-by-step guide to be successful, specifically with women.
review: the book can change your perspective of yourself and women in an entertaining way. however, some of the provided techniques seemed useless.
Author: Neil Strauss, one of the New York Times bestselling authors, has worked professionally as an editor since his college days.
pages: 374
publisher: it books (October 27, 2009)
6. the dating manual for men (by andrew ferebee)
The book serves to polish your social skills and develop a mindset that will enable you to gain what you want. It allows you to take your dating game to a whole new level.
review: the book proves to be a good self-help by emphasizing the ways you can be the man you’ve always wanted to be. however, he becomes misogynistic at points.
Author: Andrew Ferebee is a personal development coach. he has experienced everything he has mentioned in this book.
pages: 318
publisher: andrew ferebee (July 6, 2015)
7. the pick-up artist (by chris hill)
The book is a comedy based on pick-up artistry attempted by an extremely shy man who is desperate to get laid.
review: the writer has chosen a fun way to present the art of harvesting and the problems of a new pua. however, the basic approach given in the book may seem a bit old-fashioned to some readers.
Author: Chris Hill has garnered rave reviews for his novels and has won several awards.
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pages: 206
publisher: magic oxygen (February 14, 2015)
8. casanova’s ten seduction secrets (by seducers anonymous)
The book dissects the psychology of Casanova, which made him one of the most charming men of history.
Review: The book is a broad description of Casanova’s life, although some may think it is a bit wordy.
author: pickup artists anonymous is an association of men training pickers sharing their skills and knowledge with them.
pages: 120
publisher: independent publishing platform createspace (November 9, 2009)
9. the essentials (by mr benjamin ritter)
The book answers all the essential questions of a pickup artist to give them much better success. It has some of the best advice about self-improvement and healthy relationships.
review: The gist is a short, to the point guide to improving yourself and getting the woman you want. however, it does not present deep insight into some of its given points.
Author: Benjamin Ritter is a leader in the field of self-development with an MPH and his own consulting company.
pages: 172
editor: Simplifying Health (November 28, 2012)
10. game over (by john cooper)
Game Over is insightful writing which emphasizes on the fact that a man does not need the approval of women or anybody else from society. Instead, he needs to dig deeper within himself to overcome his inefficiencies.
review: this book goes deep into oneself, digging out the aspects that need work instead of appealing to the opposite gender. the book needs some editing.
Author: John Cooper transforms communities with his training techniques and knowledge to turn spikes from hunting women to self-healing.
pages: 230
publisher: independent publishing platform createspace (December 24, 2015)
11. convert seduction secrets (by anonymous seducers)
The book shares strong and powerful techniques to control someone’s mind through your conversations and attract them to yourself.
review: the book explains how people process information, allowing you to use the techniques taught in the book in the correct way. however, the book is not as detailed as it could have been.
Author: Pickup Artists Anonymous are a group of men determined to study the art of pickup and guide others in the field.
pages: 142
publisher: independent publishing platform createspace (March 11, 2010)
12. dating tips for men (by victoria lynx)
The book discusses the things that women consider when picking a man to help men prepare themselves for a better relationship.
review: readers get some helpful dating tips and tricks throughout this book. however, it may not provide solutions to all dating problems.
author: victoria lynx is a person who lives with the idea of doing things instead of waiting for them to happen.
pages: 59
publisher: independent publishing platform createspace (Aug 9, 2017)
13. models (by mark manson)
A sophisticated guide to be able to connect to women rather than chase them or have them chasing you, providing some useful conversational advice.
review: the book provides meaningful ways to form strong connections with women, but doesn’t talk about partner consent.
Author: Mark Manson is a New York-based author who influences people through his no-nonsense writing in the field of personal development.
pages: 260
publisher: createspace independent publisher (July 28, 2011)
14. secrets of pick-up artists (by anonymous pick-up artists)
The Pick-Up Artists’ Secrets provides methods to gain the mentality of a PUA, helping you gain confidence and defeat approach anxiety.
review: the book shares ways to attract people of the opposite gender and have a successful relationship with them. however, the content of the book is not very unique.
Author: Pickup Artists Anonymous is a company of men who study and teach tips and tricks to picks.
pages: 152
publisher: independent publishing platform createspace (January 10, 2010)
15. the diary of a pickup artist (by adam lyons)
This book shares the journey of the author from being a desperate single to a well-known dating master.
review: lyons has mentioned the ways she used to transform her social life into a healthy one by building self-esteem. however, he did not address the difficulties many others face in their interactions.
author: adam lyons, also known as afc adam, has undergone immense transformations in his social life through the teachings of pua. he intends to pass them on to others.
pages: 264
publisher: independent publishing platform createspace (November 14, 2009)
16. the hidden power of a master pickup artist (by t j c)
The book provides ways to overcome shyness naturally to enhance your charm and attractiveness, enabling you to deal with your insecurities and fears.
review: The self-improvement methods discussed in the book are quite useful, but most of them are merely common sense.
author: t j c
pages: 118
publisher: independent createspace (Aug 12, 2011)
17. the art of seduction (by robert greene)
Learn the art of persuasion and seduction through the 24 activities provided in the book.
Review: The rules of attraction provided in the book are timeless and have been benefiting people for a long time, but they lack new and unique ways.
author: robert greene is a famous author and speaker. he currently resides in los angeles but has lived in many places and knows different languages.
pages: 512
publisher: penguin books (October 7, 2003)
18. pook’s book (by pook)
This book is mainly for those who tend to manipulate others with a few shallow tricks rather than adopting personal development.
review: the book allows you to develop your full potential and become attractive naturally. the bad part of the book is that you can’t jump to any page of the topic because it doesn’t have a proper table of contents.
author: pook had his own blog called pook’s mill. although he is no longer active, he continues to benefit everyone with the knowledge of him through this book.
pages: 397
Publisher: Independently published (March 19, 2018)
19. the rational male (by rollo tomassi)
The book discusses the ideology behind the red pill community. It also highlights the social and mental conditions of a person in relation.
review: the book is really revealing reading material but lacks proof.
Author: Rollo Tomassi is a famous member of the manosphere and the red pill community.
pages: 300
publisher: independent publishing platform createspace (October 1, 2013)
20. the mystery method (by mystery and chris odom)
The book unravels the deep secrets of the PUA community based on methods of social interactions and attraction.
review: The book provides psychological reasons for people’s behavior and an insightful view of self-esteem. however, it may not explain the dynamics of a long-term relationship.
Author: eric von markovik goes by the stage name of ‘mystery’ and was the first pua to offer live training in the art of picking. Chris Odom is the other writer, who is Pua’s mystery traveling companion and coach.
pages: 240
publisher: st. martin press (February 6, 2007)
21. matt (by tucker max and geoffrey miller)
The authors have compiled the book after 20+ years of experience of learning what women want so that guys can become Mr. Right.
review: the book provides principles for developing your personality into someone you want to be. however, there is more theory than practical tricks.
Author: Tucker Max is an internationally recognized author, and Geoffrey Miller teaches evolutionary psychology at the University of New Mexico.
pages: 384
publisher: little, brown and company (September 15, 2015)
These pua books are some of the most highly recommended and highly rated books on the subject of pickup. you can use them to your advantage or you can have a coach or trainer to help you with your problems.
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