David Epstein
Epstein attended Columbia University where he received a bachelor's degree in environmental science and astronomy and Columbia University where he received a master's degrees in environmental science and journalism.
David Epstein has written 3 Non-Fiction Books. The first was released in 2013 with the book The Sports Gene. The most recently released was Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better which was released in 2026. There are no upcoming non-fiction books by David at this time.
The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance was Epstein's first book. Author
Malcolm Gladwell said he couldn't remember a book that "fascinated, educated, and provoked" him as much as
The Sports Gene. In this book, Epstein tackles the nature versus nurture debate and how science is trying to solve it.
Epstein's second book,
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, was called a "goldmine of surprising insights" by
James Clear, the bestselling author of
Atomic Habits. The book makes the argument that specialization is not the path to greatness. Instead, generalists, not specialists, are primed to excel.
Both of Epstein's books were New York Times bestsellers and have been translated into over thirty languages worldwide.
In his time at Columbia University, Epstein was on a 4x800-meter relay team that set the school record. He was given the varsity award for the athlete who "achieved significant success in the face of unusual challenge and difficulty." David was also twice named NCAA All-East as an 800-meter runner.
Epstein's writing has earned honors from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the National Center on Disability and Journalism in his career.
David previously served as the host of Slate's "How To!" podcast.
Additionally, Epstein is a popular public speaker. He has given TED Talks which have been viewed many millions of times.
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David Epstein: F.A.Q
What was the first book David Epstein wrote?
The first book written by David Epstein was The Sports Gene, published in 2013.
What was the most recent book David Epstein wrote?
His most recently released work was Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better on May 5th, 2026.
What is the most popular book by David Epstein?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular David Epstein book is
Range. Here are his most popular books and their average ratings:
- Range (7.57)
- The Sports Gene (8.00)
Are there upcoming new books by David Epstein?
David Epstein does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has David Epstein written?
David Epstein has written 3 books. All of his books are Non-Fiction Books.