Our mission
To help curious readers, students and professionals understand artificial intelligence, by pointing them to the books that explain it best, at the right level, from first principles to building large language models.
Books of AI is an independent, reader-supported review site and blog about books on artificial intelligence. AI is changing how we work, learn and make decisions, and the number of books about it grows every month. We help you find the ones worth your time.
Who we write for
- Students in business, data science and computer science who need a reliable reading list.
- Professionals and managers who want to understand what AI can and cannot do for their organisation.
- Developers and data scientists looking for practical, technical books on machine learning and LLMs.
- Curious readers interested in the history, ethics and future of AI.
What we cover
- AI book reviews: big-picture books on the impact, history and future of artificial intelligence.
- Machine learning book reviews: textbooks and practical guides to machine learning methods.
- LLM and generative AI books: books on large language models, generative AI and building with them.
- The AI Blog: reading lists, reading plans and context on developments in the field.
What we stand for
- The right book for the right reader. We say clearly who a book is for and what background it assumes.
- Substance over hype. AI publishing is full of bold predictions. We favour books with clear arguments, sound evidence and lasting value.
- Many perspectives. We review optimists, critics, practitioners and academics, because understanding AI means hearing all of them.
- Learning that sticks. We help you plan your reading, not just collect titles.
How Books of AI makes money
Books of AI is free to read and earns money through affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. When you click a link to Amazon on this site and buy something, we may earn a small commission. The price you pay does not change. Links to Amazon are marked as sponsored. Our commissions never decide which books we recommend or how we score them, and we do not accept payment or free copies in exchange for reviews.
How we review
Our reviews are research-based. We combine publisher information, the authors’ backgrounds and patterns across verified reader reviews. Read the details on our How we review page.