Books by April Dunford
April Dunford is one of the clearest modern voices on positioning and product narrative. Her books help teams explain what their product is, who it is for, and why it wins.
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2 titles in the directory with an emphasis on positioning and go-to-market.
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Obviously Awesome.
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Positioning, Go-to-market, Messaging, Category strategy.
Reading path for April Dunford
Start with the books below, then use the sections underneath to branch into related topics and categories.
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Why read April Dunford
Read April Dunford when your biggest challenge is market clarity. Her work is especially strong when teams have a good product but weak messaging, fuzzy competitive framing, or inconsistent go-to-market language.
Best for PMMs, founders, PMs involved in launches, and product leaders refining category narrative and differentiation.
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Recommended reading order
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Notable themes
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Related topics and categories
Topics this author helps with
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Editorial notes and FAQ
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which April Dunford book is the better starting point?
Start with Obviously Awesome. It is the stronger core book for positioning work and is easier to apply directly to a live product.
Are April Dunford books useful for PMs or only PMMs?
They are highly useful for PMs too, especially when product strategy, sales narrative, and go-to-market decisions overlap.
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How this author page is curated
PM Books Directory exists to help product managers find high-signal books faster. We prioritize practical usefulness, durable ideas, and clear guidance on who each book is for.
We organize pages using topic relevance, reader fit, durable frameworks, and practical usefulness rather than pure popularity alone.
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