Are you stuck in the habit of scrolling your phone for hours-only to feel drained and distracted?

It’s not just you. Social media is designed to steal your focus. But there’s a better way to give your brain the stimulation it craves: books that change the way you see the world.

Here are 10 brilliant non-fiction books that are not only easy to read, but also deeply thought-provoking:

• The Soul of an Octopus – Shows how animals have emotions and intelligence.

• Stolen Focus – Explains why we can’t concentrate anymore and how to get our focus back.

• Entangled Life – A fascinating look at how fungi connect the planet.

• On Looking – Teaches you to see everyday life with fresh eyes.

• A Field Guide to Getting Lost – Encourages embracing uncertainty and slowing down.

• An Immense World – Explores how animals sense the world differently.

• Why Fish Don’t Exist – A wild journey through science and chaos.

• The Nature Fix – Explains why being in nature makes us happier and healthier.

• How to Do Nothing – A modern rebellion against the attention economy.

• The Hidden Life of Trees – Reveals how trees talk, feel, and protect each other.

Each of these books offers more value than your screen ever will. Try reading one-you might just feel alive again.