Vibe
The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World
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- $18.99
Publisher Description
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER · A Time Most Anticipated Book of 2026
“A deep dive into the science of friendship, companionship, and love. Every page is an illumination! The world needs this book now more than ever.” —Reese Witherspoon
#1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant illuminates the surprising science of chemistry and closeness
When we vibe with other people, it fuels our happiness and success. Yet building meaningful ties is one of the most pressing problems of our time. As face-to-face interaction gives way to digital screens, communication gets outsourced to AI, and the world becomes more polarized, our loneliness crisis shows no signs of slowing.
To reveal how we can forge faster, stronger, and longer bonds, Adam Grant offers groundbreaking studies, expert insights, and myth-busting stories. Filled with the eye-opening takeaways that have brought millions of readers to his books, Vibe teaches us that similarity is not necessary for solidarity, chemistry doesn’t always happen quickly, and closeness doesn’t always take time.
Along the way, Grant introduces us to a crew of astronauts who learned to trust people they don’t like, a comedy troupe that swears by taking time apart as a key to staying together, a band that grew closer by learning to fight more, and a journalist who designed a gathering that led to seventy-eight marriages. He also opens up about his personal struggles to find his place as a shy introvert and the lessons that propelled his transformation into an enthusiastic convener. Through these examples and more, Grant uncovers the keys to creating deeper relationships and tighter communities.
Vibe will change how you interact with people. No matter how good you are at connecting, you can always get better—and help others get better too.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
What if the secret to connecting with other people isn’t finding someone we instantly click with, but learning how to click with more people? In this fascinating exploration of human relationships, organizational psychologist Adam Grant challenges some of our most deeply held assumptions about friendship, chemistry, and belonging. Drawing on scientific research and a wonderfully eclectic collection of stories, the best-selling author of Think Again shows us why opposites can get along, why disagreements can bring people closer, and why first impressions aren’t always worth trusting. We meet astronauts who have to overcome their differences in space, the members of Metallica working through their famously combustible relationships, and plenty of other unlikely companions. And Grant’s willingness to share his own experiences as a shy introvert gives the research a welcome personal touch. Vibe is an entertaining, thought-provoking reminder that meaningful connections don’t always happen by chance.
