The 16 Myers-Briggs Personalities… As Books

One thing you may not know about me is that I have a second passion… for Psychology. In my every day life I am a Lecturer of Psychology in a Sixth Form College in England. I absolutely love it and I have always wanted to do something that linked my two passions together. I finally decided to do a post that was Psychological and Bookish. I am a big believer in the Myers-Briggs Personality types. Mine is scarily accurate and when I was reading about my personality type I was like… well this is literally me!

After thinking on this for a while I decided to match the 16 personality types to books. The reasons behind these recommendations and matches varied. From me feeling like one of the main characters displays this personality to me thinking someone with that personality might enjoy this book. But here you are… the 16 Myers-Briggs Personalities as books.

The personality types are rated on four different scales:

• Mind: Introverted (I) or Extraverted (E)
• Energy: Intuitive (N) or Observant (S)
• Nature: Thinking (T) or Feeling (F)
• Tactics: Judging (J) or Prospecting (P)

Note: If you’re interested in the Myers-Briggs Personality types, you can do the free personality test and find out more by clicking here.
^Information on the personality types has come from the above website.

The Analysts:

Intuitive and Thinking personality types known for their rationality, impartiality and intellectual excellence.

The Architect (INTJ) = A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas

The Architect (INTJ) affects up to 2% of the population. People with this personality type are imaginative and strategic thinkers with a plan for everything.

I chose A Court of Thorns and Roses, the first book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J Maas for The Architect as I think this description described Rhysand perfectly and people with this personalty type are bound to enjoy this one. This book is highly imaginative, especially with all of the different courts. It probably comes more into the imaginative element in the second book. Rhysand is very strategic and he always has a plan for everything to protect his court and his people. I think he is definitely an Architect.

The Logician (INTP) = Glass Houses by Rachel Caine

The Logician (INTP) affects up to 3% of the population. People with this personality type are innovative inventors with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge.

Glass Houses was the obvious choice for me for The Logician personality type. The main character Claire, and one of the supporting characters Myrnin definitely have this personality type and nobody can convince me otherwise. Claire has graduated school early and heads to Morganville to enrol in a University there years early. She loves knowledge, particularly scientific knowledge and throughout the entire series you can find her and Myrnin in their laboratory doing some experiment or the other. It was, to me, the perfect match for The Logician.

The Commander (ENTJ) = Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

The Commander (ENTJ) affects up to 3% of the population. People with this personality type are bold, imaginative and strong-willed leaders, always finding a way – or making one.

I had to sit and think quite hard about The Commander personality type. I read up on it quite extensively before making my decision. Although I’m knowledgeable about the personality types the only one I know in a good amount of depth is my own. After looking at this one I decided to match Aurora Rising with The Commander because one of the main characters, Tyler fits this personality type perfectly. He is bold and imaginative and he always finds a way out of the sticky situations that he and his squad find themselves in. If there isn’t an obvious way out… then he creates one. The embodiment of this personality type.

The Debater (ENTP) = Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

The Debater (ENTP) affects up to 3% of the population. People with this personality type are smart and curious thinkers who cannot resist an intellectual challenge.

Clockwork Angel seemed to be the perfect match for The Debater. Not only because some of the characters embody this personality type perfectly but also because I think people with this personality type would really love this series. Will and Tessa, two of the main protagonists, are curious thinkers. They love to read, learn new things and discuss (sometimes fight about) the things they have learned. I think people who are a Debater would love this series. It’s one of the series that I’ve seen debated about the most around the blogosphere and the book world, so it’s a perfect match.

The Diplomats

Intuitive and Feeling personality types knows for their empathy, diplomatic skills and passionate idealism.

The Advocate (INFJ) = The Iron King by Julie Kagawa

The Advocate (INFJ) affects up to 3% of the population. People with this personality type are quiet and mystical, yet very inspiring. They are tireless idealists.

The Iron King matched The Advocate, in my opinion, because of its main characters Meagan and Ash. Both are quiet and mystical creatures. I mean… they are fae so they definitely fall under the mystical category. They’re both idealists who just want peace among the different kinds of fae so as soon as I read up on this one this book immediately came to mind.

The Mediator (INFP) = The Starless Sea by Erin Morgernstern

The Mediator (INFP) affects up to 4% of the population. People with this personality type are poetic, kind and altruistic people. They are always eager to help a good cause.

The Starless Sea immediately came to mind when I read up on The Mediator personality type. People with this personality are known to be poetic and The Starless Sea has the most beautiful, lyrical and poetic writing style of any other book I have read. Add to that that the main character is always eager to help others and is the embodiment of an altruistic person this seemed like the perfect fit for this personality type.

The Protagonist (ENFJ) = Balance by Janelle Stalder

The Protagonist (ENFJ) affects up to 3% of the population. People with this personality type are charismatic and inspiring leaders, able to mesmerise their listeners.

I chose Balance for The Protagonist as one of the main characters Caleb is definitely charismatic and inspiring. He doesn’t start out as a leader but you see him grow into that sort of role as the series progresses. He turns into a fantastic leader who definitely mesmerises his listeners. I truly think people with this personality type will enjoy this series and experiencing Caleb’s journey throughout the series. A must-read for any Protagonist personality.

The Campaigner (ENFP) = On the Other Side by Carrie Hope Fletcher

The Campaigner (ENFP) affects up to 8% of the population. People with this personality type are enthusiastic, creative and sociable free spirits. They can always find a reason to smile.

I chose On the Other Side to match with The Campaigner for multiple reasons. People of this personality type will see the beauty in this gorgeous tale. The characters are definitely free spirits and their love story is one that runs deep. Not only this but I think The Campaigner personality type embodies the author so well as well. If you follow Carrie Hope Fletcher on social media you’ll see that she is so enthusiastic, creative and so positive. I felt like one of her books was the perfect match for this one.

The Sentinels

Observant and Judging personality types known for their practicality and focus on order, security and stability.

The Logistician (ISTJ) = Geek Girl by Holly Smale

The Logistician (ISTJ) affects up to 13% of the population. People with this personality type are practical and fact-minded individuals, whose reliability cannot be doubted.

Geek Girl is a book I haven’t read in years. It’s one that I tend to forget about because I’m not a major contemporary lover but when looking at the Logistician personality type this was the first book that came to mind. Our main character is very fact-minded. In almost every chapter she gives some of her random facts that she has learned in her lists. She processes what happens in her life through the fact that she knows. She is also very reliable so I think she perfectly shows this personality type. In addition to this, if you are a Logistician I think you’ll love this series and find the amount of facts that the main character gets into this story, really entertaining.

The Defender (ISFJ) = From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L Armentrout

The Defender (ISFJ) affects up to 14% of the population. People with this personality type are very dedicated and warm protectors, always ready to defend their loved ones.

The Defender was a difficult one to select. Not because there wasn’t many books to match with it but because there was too many. I could think of a million and one books that has a character with this personality type but in the end I went with From Blood and Ash. Hawke has a brilliant character arc in this series. He is definitely a protector and will do anything to defend and protect his loved ones and family. This runs right through this book and so for me, this was the perfect match for The Defender personality type.

The Executive (ISTJ) = Sanctum by Hannah McBride

The Executive (ISTJ) affects up to 11% of the population. People with this personality type are excellent administrators, unsurpassed at managing things – or people.

I chose Sanctum for The Executive as it reminded me of a few of the main characters. Remy, our main boy, is a future Alpha of his pack and he is brilliant at managing the pack. When they’re fighting or being loud… he can shut them down immediately. In addition to this, he’s actually quiet and unassuming which links perfectly with the introvert element of this personality type. He is kind and generous so he is definitely observant of what others are thinking and feeling. He is the embodiment of The Executive personality type.

The Consul (ESFJ) = Sparks by Wendy Higgins

The Consul (ESFJ) affects up to 12% of the population. People with this personality type are extraordinarily caring, social and popular people who are always eager to help.

Sparks is another one that I matched up because of the main characters. In this Adult Contemporary Romance our main character Harlow is fun, caring and popular but she will always go out of her way to help people. That pretty much sums up The Consul personality type. It was the perfect match to me and I think anyone with a Consul personality type will enjoy Harlow’s journey throughout this book.

The Explorers

Observant and Prospecting personality types known for their spontaneity, ingenuity and flexibility.

The Virtuoso (ISTP) = The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Virtuoso (ISTP) affects up to 5% of the population. People with this personality type are bold and practical experimenters, masters of all kinds of tools.

I chose The Hunger Games for The Virtuoso personality type because many characters fit it. Katniss, our heroine, fits in terms of her being very bold (I mean… she volunteered for the reaping, that’s bold) and she is certainly a master of all kinds of tools. In addition to Katniss, this personality type fits President Snow as well. He is definitely a practical experimenter and if you’ve read the Hunger Games prequel then you’ll really understand just how well he fits this personality type.

The Adventurer (ISFP) = A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer

The Adventurer (ISFP) affects up to 9% of the population. People with this personality type are flexible and charming artists. They are always ready to explore and experience something new.

The Adventurer was probably the hardest personality type to match up with a book. There were many books that I could match with certain areas of this personality but there wasn’t many that I felt really reflected the whole personality type. I eventually decided on A Curse So Dark and Lonely as I feel like Grey could match this personality type quite well. While I don’t really see him as an artist, he is a brilliant swordsman and swordsmanship is a form of art right? In addition to that, in book 2 of this series, he really showed a side of him that was ready to explore and experience something new. Because of these things I do think he reflects The Adventurer quite well. In addition to this, I think people with this personality type will enjoy this series as it is certainly one hell of an adventure and you can experience lots with this fantastic fantasy series.

The Entrepreneur (ESTP) = Solitaire by Alice Oseman

The Entrepreneur (ESTP) affects up to 10% of the population. People with this personality type are smart, energetic and very perceptible people who truly enjoy living on the edge.

Solitaire is another book that doesn’t often make it only my discussion lists and posts. Not because it’s not good… honestly this book is amazing. But, I’m more of a fantasy reader so when posting I tend to automatically gravitate to fantasy books. However, when reading about The Entrepreneur personality type I automatically thoughts of Solitaire. Our main character is definitely smart and energetic and she is living life on the edge throughout the entirety of the book. I feel like she embodies this personality type perfectly. Plus, people of this personality type will probably love the on-the-edge-of-your-seat feeling that you experience when reading this book.

The Entertainer (ESFP) = The City of Brass by SA Chakraborty

The Entertainer (ESFP) affects up to 9% of the population. People with this personality type are spontaneous, energetic and enthusiastic people – life it never boring around them.

Our final personality type I matched with The City of Brass. This has fast become one of my favourite series. It’s definitely spontaneous and energetic. Our two main characters Nahri and Ali are definitely Entertainers. Life is never boring around them and they just jump into everything without a second thought. They are the perfect match for this personality type. If this is your personality type, you’ll love this series as it will entertain you to no end with it’s energetic characters and fast-paced storyline.

 

Do you know what your personality type is? Do you agree with the book matched to it? Let me know in the comments.