10 Best Spiritual Books UK 2023 | Eckhart Tolle, Dalai Lama and More

Oprah loves it and so will you! This bestseller really is pretty life-changing, a much-promised but ultimately rare feat for a book to achieve. Possible to devour in under a week, and packed with wisdom you'll want to scribble into your notebook and re-read across the years.

Available in hardcover and paperback, as well as eReader and audiobook format, it insists that we have a choice to not suffer and encourages present awareness. Not based in any particular religious tradition, it simply sheds light on the power we have within ourselves to feel free.

If you haven't yet discovered Eckhart Tolle, where have you been? This book is an absolute classic when it comes to spirituality and that elusive little concept known as enlightenment. It encourages us to return to the present moment and remain aware, rather than being governed by constant regrets from the past, or fear of the future.

Eckhart writes in a no-nonsense style that's easy to digest. We recommend the audio version for his trademark deadpan tone and daydream-busting chimes which ring out between each chapter. Not steeped in any particular religious tradition, it suggests that peace and harmony exist within all of us, no matter our background.

Lauded by many modern-day spiritual speakers, including Jay Sheti and Russell Brand, this book has influenced revered thinkers such as Aldous Huxley, Mahatma Gandhi and Carl Jung. It explores concepts from the psychology of yoga, to the importance of meditation.

The chapters in this book are not interwoven with tasks, rather the book flows easily from chapter to chapter, giving its reader a lot to contemplate within its pages. The stories of Krisha's guidance are timeless, accessible and applicable to life, relationships and self-knowledge.

This year-long study project  guides readers through 52 weeks of Bible verses, helping them to use the wisdom within its pages to navigate day to day life. It is not only decorated with endearing illustrations, but also has tons of thought-provoking activities for the reader to ponder over.

This book asks the reader to dedicate 20 minutes a day to reading Bible verses and exploring the related tasks. It encourages regular prayer and communication with God as understood in the Christian faith. 

This book takes the teachings of the holy Koran and transforms them into an uplifting recipe for joy in today's hectic and often trying world. Author A. Helwa encourages the reader to deepen their understanding of Allah and get closer to their life's true purpose. 

As well as a sumptuously decorated cover, it's written in an easy-to-follow style just right for young, modern Muslims. Within this book are concise chapters on key areas of spirituality, with prayers to try and even suggested wider reading for those with an interest to broaden their relationship with Islam.

For any stumped artists looking to unlock their creative potential, you can't get much better than this 12-week programme that aims to re-awaken the artist child within all of us! From 'the Queen of creativity' Julia Cameron, it's fun, light reading with food-for-thought activities and a gentle spiritual twist. 

Though this book isn't about spirituality as such, it does encourage all creatives to trust in a force bigger than themselves. Simply give in to being a conduit for creative work that flows from somewhere unknown. 

The Dalai Lama knows what's up. This book of simple, live-able mantras and musings is a lovely way to begin your day, or flick through in times of fear and doubt. It blends the Dalai's Buddhist approach to living, with the translator's more westernised viewpoint. Humour and warmth glow from the pages!

The Art of Happiness can be enjoyed in all formats. Tibetan Buddhism is applied to the kind of daily struggles we suffer in the modern world, making this book truly useful and practical, as well as an eye-opening read.

What we like about this book, is its user-friendly approach. As you become accustomed to prayer, you'll learn how spirituality is simply about having faith that things will be OK. The uplifting P.R.A.Y. acronym (we'll let you buy the book to find out what it stands for!) can be used by children and adults alike.

Although rooted in Christianity, this book will inspire anyone interested in prayer to explore the importance of peaceful reflection, looking outside to the needs of others and acknowledging that we are all part of something bigger than ourselves. 

Here is a gorgeous guide to finding inner peace which brings the wisdom of ancient spiritual traditions into an accessible, contemporary format. As with many of the publications on our list, this book encourages us to recognise that suffering is a choice.

Of all the books on our list, this tome definitely errs towards the very spiritual end of the spectrum, referring to life as a dream and looking at the universe from a broad perspective. However, all the teachings are entirely applicable to modern-day living and encourage the reader to choose joy again and again.

This exceptionally in-depth book is a journey towards everyday spiritualism, brought to the reader through the Jewish teachings of Mussar. These are concrete instructions, gleaned from the Torah and other Jewish teachings, which guide the user to a more ethical and meaningful existence. 

Brilliantly accessible and applicable to daily life, this book is available in multiple formats. It aims to help the reader let go of the egotistical thinking, bad habits and overwhelming emotions that can disguise the innate holiness that author Alana Morinis believes is in all of us.