The best stoicism books

When it comes to picking up books on Stoicism, the choices are almost overwhelming. In the list below, we've compiled the best books on stoic philosophy based on our personal ratings, as well as our favorite translations of each.
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If you're new the the subject, we recommend starting at the top of the list, and working your way down.

Meditations: A New Translation

Marcus Aurelius

Letters from a Stoic

Seneca

Stoic Wisdom

Nancy Sherman

The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph

Ryan Holiday

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

Mark Manson

Ego is the Enemy

Ryan Holiday

How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life

Massimo Pigliucci

A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy

William B. Irvine

The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living

Ryan Holiday

Stoicism: The Complete Guide for Beginners to Apply Stoicism to Everyday Life

Jocko Babin

The Cambridge Companion to the Stoics

Brad Inwood

A Better Human: The Stoic Heart, Mind, and Soul

George J. Bradley

Wisdom from Ancient Greek Philosophy

George Tanner

Lives of the Stoics

Ryan Holiday

The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life

Epictetus

A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control

Massimo Pigliucci

Stoicism: A Guide in Modern Society to Life Long Habits of Self Discipline, Self-Control, and Mental Toughness

Marcus Holt

The Little Book of Stoicism: Timeless Wisdom to Gain Resilience, Confidence, and Calmness

Jonas Salzgeber

Stoic Philosophy of Seneca: Essays and Letters

Moses Hadas

Determinism and Freedom in Stoic Philosophy

Susanne Bobzien