“LSD: My Problem Child” by Albert Hofmann – This book is an autobiographical account of the discovery of LSD, as well as Hofmann’s experiences with the substance. You can find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/LSD-Problem-Child-Reflections-Mysticism/dp/0979862221
“The Doors of Perception” by Aldous Huxley – This classic essay explores Huxley’s experiences with mescaline and offers insights into the nature of perception and consciousness. You can find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.
“The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test” by Tom Wolfe – This book is a nonfiction account of Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters’ experiments with LSD in the 1960s. You can find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.
“DMT: The Spirit Molecule: A Doctor’s Revolutionary Research into the Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences” by Rick Strassman – This book explores the role of DMT, a powerful psychedelic substance, in spiritual experiences and near-death experiences. You can find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.
“Acid Dreams: The Complete Social History of LSD: The CIA, the Sixties, and Beyond” by Martin A. Lee and Bruce Shlain – This book offers a comprehensive history of LSD, including its role in counterculture movements and government experiments. You can find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.
“The Psychedelic Renaissance: Reassessing the Role of Psychedelic Drugs in 21st Century Psychiatry and Society” edited by Ben Sessa – This book offers a collection of essays by leading researchers, activists, and thinkers in the field of psychedelic research, exploring the potential of these substances for healing and transformation. You can find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Renaissance-Reassessing-Century-Psychiatry/dp/1913274276
“The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide: Safe, Therapeutic, and Sacred Journeys” by James Fadiman – This book is a guidebook for individuals interested in exploring the use of psychedelics for therapeutic, spiritual, or personal growth purposes. It offers practical advice on how to prepare for a psychedelic experience, how to navigate the experience itself, and how to integrate the insights and lessons gained into one’s everyday life. You can find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic-Journeys/dp/1594774021
“Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism” by Daniel Pinchbeck – This book is a personal account of the author’s experiences with various psychedelic substances and his exploration of shamanic traditions around the world. You can find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/
“Psychedelic Medicine: The Healing Powers of LSD, MDMA, Psilocybin, and Ayahuasca” by Dr. Richard Louis Miller – This book offers a comprehensive overview of the science, history, and potential therapeutic applications of various psychedelic substances. You can find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/
“The Harvard Psychedelic Club: How Timothy Leary, Ram Dass, Huston Smith, and Andrew Weil Killed the Fifties and Ushered in a New Age for America” by Don Lattin – This book chronicles the lives and work of four influential figures in the psychedelic movement, and their impact on American culture in the 1960s and beyond. You can find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/
“PIHKAL: A Chemical Love Story” by Alexander Shulgin, Ann Shulgin – This book offers a personal account of Alexander Shulgin’s experiences with psychoactive substances, particularly phenethylamines, which he synthesized and tested on himself, his wife Ann, and a small group of trusted friends. You can find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Pihkal-Chemical-Story-Alexander-Shulgin/dp/0963009605