Matthew Walker Non-Fiction books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Matthew Walker Non-Fiction series?"

"There are one books in the Matthew Walker Non-Fiction series, published in 2017."

Q: "What is the first book in the Matthew Walker Non-Fiction series?"

"The first book in the Matthew Walker Non-Fiction series is Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams, published in 2017."

Q: "Is Why We Sleep based on scientific research?"

"Yes, Why We Sleep draws on Matthew Walker's own research at UC Berkeley's Center for Human Sleep Science along with decades of published sleep studies from around the world."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams	2017	Matthew Walker	Buy

Matthew Walker’s non-fiction catalog currently consists of one book, but it is a significant one. Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams (2017) quickly became one of the most widely read science books of its decade. Walker covers the biology of sleep, what happens when we do not get enough of it, and practical advice for improving sleep quality.

The book reached a broad audience and was praised for making complex neuroscience accessible to general readers. It helped spark a wider public conversation about sleep health and has been translated into dozens of languages.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Matthew Walker Non-Fiction series?

There are one books in the Matthew Walker Non-Fiction series, published in 2017.

What is the first book in the Matthew Walker Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Matthew Walker Non-Fiction series is Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams, published in 2017.

Is Why We Sleep based on scientific research?

Yes, Why We Sleep draws on Matthew Walker’s own research at UC Berkeley’s Center for Human Sleep Science along with decades of published sleep studies from around the world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order