Theoretical Physics Books

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A Brief History of Time A Brief History of Time (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.21 — 473,126 ratings — published 1988
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The Grand Design The Grand Design (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.06 — 76,976 ratings — published 2010
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The Universe in a Nutshell The Universe in a Nutshell (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.19 — 45,025 ratings — published 2001
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The Hidden Reality: Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos The Hidden Reality: Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.11 — 20,793 ratings — published 2011
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The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time, and the Texture of Reality The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time, and the Texture of Reality (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.13 — 40,324 ratings — published 2004
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Parallel Worlds: A Journey through Creation, Higher Dimensions, and the Future of the Cosmos Parallel Worlds: A Journey through Creation, Higher Dimensions, and the Future of the Cosmos (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.21 — 22,555 ratings — published 2004
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The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.10 — 101,681 ratings — published 1999
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The Black Hole War: My Battle with Stephen Hawking to Make the World Safe for Quantum Mechanics The Black Hole War: My Battle with Stephen Hawking to Make the World Safe for Quantum Mechanics (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.13 — 11,424 ratings — published 2008
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A Universe from Nothing: Why There Is Something Rather Than Nothing A Universe from Nothing: Why There Is Something Rather Than Nothing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 3.94 — 30,567 ratings — published 2012
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Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the Tenth Dimension Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the Tenth Dimension (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.15 — 24,099 ratings — published 1994
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The God Equation: The Quest for a Theory of Everything The God Equation: The Quest for a Theory of Everything (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.11 — 8,396 ratings — published 2021
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Black Holes and Baby Universes and Other Essays Black Holes and Baby Universes and Other Essays (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.17 — 18,322 ratings — published 1993
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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry Astrophysics for People in a Hurry (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.08 — 203,296 ratings — published 2017
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QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.27 — 19,344 ratings — published 1985
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Fundamentals: Ten Keys to Reality Fundamentals: Ten Keys to Reality (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 3.90 — 2,242 ratings — published 2021
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Seven Brief Lessons on Physics Seven Brief Lessons on Physics (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 3.99 — 65,555 ratings — published 2014
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The Accidental Universe: The World You Thought You Knew The Accidental Universe: The World You Thought You Knew (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 3.85 — 4,797 ratings — published 2013
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A Briefer History of Time A Briefer History of Time (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.26 — 42,538 ratings — published 2005
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Physics of the Impossible Physics of the Impossible (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.10 — 41,269 ratings — published 2008
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Chaos: Making a New Science Chaos: Making a New Science (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.03 — 40,620 ratings — published 1987
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Theoretical Physics (Dover Books on Physics) Theoretical Physics (Dover Books on Physics)
by (shelved 2 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.15 — 127 ratings — published 1987
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Mathematical Methods for Physicists Mathematical Methods for Physicists (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.02 — 475 ratings — published 1970
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Introduction to Electrodynamics Introduction to Electrodynamics (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.28 — 4,415 ratings — published 1981
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Brief Answers to the Big Questions Brief Answers to the Big Questions (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.26 — 85,853 ratings — published 2018
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The Future of the Mind: The Scientific Quest to Understand, Enhance, and Empower the Mind The Future of the Mind: The Scientific Quest to Understand, Enhance, and Empower the Mind (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.08 — 15,457 ratings — published 2014
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Something Deeply Hidden: Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of Spacetime Something Deeply Hidden: Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of Spacetime (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.08 — 6,021 ratings — published 2019
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A First Course in String Theory A First Course in String Theory (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.18 — 236 ratings — published 2004
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Knocking on Heaven's Door: How Physics and Scientific Thinking Illuminate the Universe and the Modern World Knocking on Heaven's Door: How Physics and Scientific Thinking Illuminate the Universe and the Modern World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 3.80 — 2,548 ratings — published 2011
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Quantum Gravity and Quantum Cosmology (Lecture Notes in Physics, 863) Quantum Gravity and Quantum Cosmology (Lecture Notes in Physics, 863)
by (shelved 2 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.17 — 6 ratings — published 2012
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Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.06 — 3,386 ratings — published 2018
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Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.10 — 32,070 ratings — published 2006
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Reality is Not What it Seems: The Journey to Quantum Gravity Reality is Not What it Seems: The Journey to Quantum Gravity (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.33 — 16,266 ratings — published 2014
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Course of Theoretical Physics: Vol. 2, The Classical Theory of Fields Course of Theoretical Physics: Vol. 2, The Classical Theory of Fields (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.57 — 246 ratings — published 1980
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Warped Passages: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe's Hidden Dimensions Warped Passages: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe's Hidden Dimensions (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 3.93 — 5,394 ratings — published 2005
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The Einstein Theory of Relativity The Einstein Theory of Relativity (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 3.89 — 4,435 ratings — published 2012
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Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year 2100 Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year 2100 (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.00 — 17,993 ratings — published 2011
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Six Not So Easy Pieces: Einstein's Relativity, Symmetry, and Space-Time Six Not So Easy Pieces: Einstein's Relativity, Symmetry, and Space-Time (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.26 — 9,390 ratings — published 1963
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Quantum Theory: A Very Short Introduction Quantum Theory: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 3.73 — 1,359 ratings — published 2002
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Flashforward Flashforward (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 3.66 — 16,793 ratings — published 1999
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Spacetime Physics: Introduction to Special Relativity Spacetime Physics: Introduction to Special Relativity (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.23 — 260 ratings — published 1966
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The 4% Universe: Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and the Race to Discover the Rest of Reality The 4% Universe: Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and the Race to Discover the Rest of Reality (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 3.93 — 8,106 ratings — published 2010
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The Theory of Everything: The Origin and Fate of the Universe The Theory of Everything: The Origin and Fate of the Universe (Unknown Binding)
by (shelved 2 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.18 — 27,872 ratings — published 2002
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The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 3.97 — 19,392 ratings — published 1975
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Schrödinger's Kittens and the Search for Reality: Solving the Quantum Mysteries Schrödinger's Kittens and the Search for Reality: Solving the Quantum Mysteries (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.07 — 1,620 ratings — published 1984
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Firefall (Firefall, #1-2) Firefall (Firefall, #1-2)
by (shelved 1 time as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 3.90 — 1,524 ratings — published 2014
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Climate Change: Biological and Human Aspects Climate Change: Biological and Human Aspects (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.67 — 9 ratings — published 2007
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Theory of Relativity for the Rest of Us but not for Dummies: Theory of Relativity Simplified Theory of Relativity for the Rest of Us but not for Dummies: Theory of Relativity Simplified (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 3.92 — 36 ratings — published 2012
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The Nuclear Fusion for Beginners: First steps in Nuclear Fusion The Nuclear Fusion for Beginners: First steps in Nuclear Fusion (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 3.67 — 3 ratings — published
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The Expanding Universe: Astronomy's 'Great Debate', 1900–1931 (Cambridge Science Classics) The Expanding Universe: Astronomy's 'Great Debate', 1900–1931 (Cambridge Science Classics)
by (shelved 1 time as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.04 — 27 ratings — published 1933
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Ideas and Opinions Ideas and Opinions (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as theoretical-physics)
avg rating 4.12 — 3,306 ratings — published 1922
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Julian Schwinger
“Is the purpose of theoretical physics to be no more than a cataloging of all the things that can happen when particles interact with each other and separate? Or is it to be an understanding at a deeper level in which there are things that are not directly observable (as the underlying quantized fields are) but in terms of which we shall have a more fundamental understanding?”
Julian Schwinger, Quantum Mechanics: Symbolism of Atomic Measurements

Michio Kaku
“The material world may come and go, but consciousness remains as the defining element, which means that consciousness, in some sense, creates reality.”
Michio Kaku, The Future of the Mind: The Scientific Quest to Understand, Enhance, and Empower the Mind

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