Maria Konnikova Books
Maria Konnikova is a Russian-American writer and journalist with a background in psychology, creative writing and government. Her contributions have appeared in numerous publications, such as the New Yorker, Scientific American, the New York Times and others.
What's The Confidence Game about?
The Confidence Game (2016) reveals exactly how con artists can strike it rich by taking advantage of some major flaws in human nature. Find out why people believe incredibly unlikely stories and ignore incriminating evidence, and discover how basic human trust and optimism can be used to a con artist’s advantage.
Who should read The Confidence Game?
- Aspiring con artists who want to learn how anyone can be fooled
- People who think they could never be fooled by a con artist
- Students of human nature and human behavior
The Biggest Bluff
What's The Biggest Bluff about?
The Biggest Bluff (2020) follows writer Maria Konnikova’s journey to becoming a poker champion under the guidance of Poker Hall of Fame inductee Erik Seidel. Applying her background in psychology to the world of poker, Konnikova reveals the game as a metaphor for life and shares lessons that can be applied on – and off – the tables.
Who should read The Biggest Bluff?
- Game enthusiasts
- Psychologists
- Novices who want to master a new skill