A Time
Most Anticipated Book of 2026
#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.
