The Best Microbiology eBooks of All Time

Discover the most influential microbiology ebooks, recommended by leaders, experts, and readers worldwide

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Book Cover of Laurie Garrett - The Coming Plague: Newly Emerging Diseases in a World Out of Balance

By Laurie Garrett โ€“ Pulitzer Prize-winning public health expert (you?) 

4.77
| 750 Pages
Recommended for: 
Health professionals and general readers. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Learn about the historical context of emerging diseases and their impact on society.
  • Discover the relationship between environmental changes and the spread of infectious diseases.
  • Understand the role of human behavior in the emergence of new pathogens.
  • Explore the challenges faced by public health systems in combating epidemics.
  • Recognize the importance of global cooperation in addressing health crises.
Reviews:
Thorough Research
Engaging Narrative
Informative
Well-Written
Eye-Opening
Lengthy
Outdated
  • New York Times Notable Book
  • Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Journalism
Recommended by Shawna
ShawnaWhat I've been reading:
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This is the 6th book about viruses that I have read since 2014. Highly recommended. It's a great timeline of how epidemics have been handled in history.
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Book Cover of Ed Yong - I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life

By Ed Yong โ€“ Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer (you?) 

4.76
| 2016 | 368 Pages
Recommended for: 
General readers interested in science. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Learn how microbes shape our health and influence our immune systems in profound ways.
  • Discover the intricate relationships between humans and their microbial partners throughout life.
  • Understand the ecological balance that microbes maintain in various environments and ecosystems.
  • Explore the role of microbes in disease prevention and treatment, including fecal transplants.
  • Recognize the importance of microbial diversity and its impact on overall health and well-being.
  • โ€œThe immune systemโ€™s main function is to manage our relationships with our resident microbes.โ€
  • โ€œEven now, the photosynthetic bacteria in the oceans produce the oxygen in half the breaths you take.โ€
  • โ€œThe narrative of disease and death still dominates our view of microbiology.โ€
Reviews:
Fascinating
Well-Researched
Engaging Storytelling
Humorous
Eye-Opening
Repetitive
Too Simplistic
  • #9 Best Seller in Microbiology on Amazon
  • New York Times Bestseller
  • New York Times Notable Book of 2016
  • NPR Great Read of 2016
  • Named a Best Book of 2016 by The Economist
Recommended by Bill Gates and Paul McInerney
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Microbiology Book made by AI

By TailoredRead โ€“ AI that creates personalized books for you 

4.98
| 2025 | 30-300 pages
Learn Microbiology faster with a book created specifically for you by state-of-the-art AI. Our AI has vast knowledge of Microbiology, and will craft a custom-tailored book for you in just 10 minutes. This tailored book addresses YOUR unique interests, goals, knowledge level, and background. Available for online reading, PDF download, and Kindle, your custom book will provide personalized insights to help you learn faster, expand your horizons, and accomplish your goals. Embark on your Microbiology learning journey with a personalized book - made exclusively for you.
Recommended for: 
All readers across all knowledge levels.
You will:
  • Get a Microbiology book tailored to your interests, goals, and background
  • Receive a book precisely matching your background and level of knowledge
  • Select which topics you want to learn, exclude the topics you don't
  • Define your learning goals and let your book guide you to accomplish them
  • Get all the knowledge you need consolidated into a single focused book
Reviews:
Insightful
Focused
Highly Personalized
Easy to Read
Engaging
Actionable
Up-to-Date
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Book Cover of Matt McCarthy - Superbugs: The Race to Stop an Epidemic

By Matt McCarthy โ€“ Assistant professor of medicine at Weill Cornell (you?) 

4.71
| 2019 | 304 Pages
Recommended for: 
Healthcare professionals and general readers. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Learn about the history of antibiotics and their impact on modern medicine.
  • Discover the challenges faced by doctors in treating antibiotic-resistant infections.
  • Understand the urgency of developing new antibiotics to combat superbugs.
  • Explore the personal stories of patients affected by drug-resistant bacteria.
  • Gain insights into the clinical trial process for new antibiotic treatments.
Reviews:
Educational
Engaging
Accessible
Compelling Stories
Informative
Lacks Solutions
Repetitive
  • New York Times Bestseller
  • International Bestseller
  • USA Today Book Not to Miss
Recommended by 
Great book
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