a collection of books that have shaped my thinking and perspective.

religion

The Holy Bible: 1611 Edition

by Several Authors

self-explanatory. The first english translation of the bible.

fiction

Dune

by Frank Herbert

Great book that I've read three times. I always learned something new each time.

The Foundation Trilogy

by Isaac Asimov

The Three-Body Problem

by Liu Cixin

Mind-bending sci-fi that reimagines humanity's place in the cosmos.

1984

by George Orwell

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

by Mark Twain

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

by Douglas Adams

A comedic tour of the galaxy that's as philosophical as it is hilarious.

Leviathan Wakes Series

by James S.A. Corey

Great series, truly better than the tv show (The expanse).

economics

Why Nations Fail

by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson

While I found the central thesis to be flawed, the book is still a great read.

productivity

Atomic Habits

by James Clear

Small changes, remarkable results - the power of tiny improvements.

biography

Steve Jobs

by Walter Isaacson

Becoming Steve Jobs

by Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli

More personal look into Steve Jobs's life.

non-fiction

Quiet

by Susan Cain