Favourite Books

A curated list of books that have left a lasting impression, organized by genre and year.

This collection is maintained alongside my reading list, where you can find a complete chronological record of my reading history.

Non-Fiction

Business & Innovation

Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace (2023)Essential insights into fostering creativity in organizations.
Build by Tony Fadell (2020-2022)Invaluable lessons from the creator of the iPod and Nest.
Zero to One by Peter Thiel (Pre-2020)Essential reading about innovation and building the future.

Economics & Finance

Boom: Bubbles, Busts, and the End of Stagnation by Mark Blyth and Eric Lonergan (2024)A fresh perspective on economic cycles and innovation.
Flash Boys and Liar's Poker by Michael Lewis (Pre-2020)Masterful storytelling about the world of finance.

Science & Technology

Outlive by Peter Attia (2023)A data-driven approach to longevity and health.
I Contain Multitudes by Ed Yong (2020-2022)A mind-opening exploration of the microbiome.
Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond (2020-2022)A comprehensive look at how geography shaped human history.

Psychology & Decision-Making

How to Fail at Almost Anything and Still Win Big by Scott Adams (2024)Practical wisdom about systems versus goals.
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman (Pre-2020)Foundational work on human decision-making.

Health & Human Potential

When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi (2024)A profound meditation on mortality and meaning.
Deep by James Nestor (2023)A fascinating exploration of our relationship with the ocean.
Breath by James Nestor (2020-2022)A revolutionary look at a fundamental human function.
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight (2020-2022)The compelling origin story of Nike.
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari (Pre-2020)A sweeping history of humankind that changes how you view our species.

Fiction

Science Fiction & Speculative

Recursion by Blake Crouch (2024-2025)A mind-bending exploration of memory and time.
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel (2024-2025)A beautifully crafted story spanning centuries and worlds.
The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler (2023)A fascinating exploration of consciousness and artificial intelligence.
Death's End by Cixin Liu (2021-2022)A mind-expanding conclusion to the Three-Body trilogy.

Technothrillers & Cyberpunk

Critical Mass, Delta-v, Freedom, and Daemon by Daniel Suarez (2024-2025)Suarez consistently delivers technothrillers that feel eerily prescient.
Foundry by Eliot Peper (2023)A thought-provoking technothriller about the future of innovation.
Reap3r by Eliot Peper (2021-2022)Another excellent technothriller from Peper.
Red Team Blues by Cory Doctorow (2023)A sharp critique of technology and finance wrapped in a compelling narrative.

Literary & Contemporary

Moonbound by Robin Sloan (2024-2025)A captivating story that continues Sloan's tradition of weaving technology with wonder.
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub (2023)A touching time-travel story about family and second chances.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (2021-2022)A masterful story about creativity, collaboration, and the games we play.
Mr Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan (2021-2022)A perfect blend of old-world mystery and modern technology.

Action, Adventure & Space

The Defector and The Apollo Murders by Chris Hadfield (2023)Space-themed thrillers that benefit from Hadfield's real-world astronaut experience.
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (2021-2022)A return to form for Weir, combining hard science with compelling storytelling.

LitRPG & Fantasy

Carl's Doomsday Scenario and Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman (2024-2025)A fresh take on the LitRPG genre with a unique blend of humor and apocalyptic storytelling.

Short Stories

Exhalation by Ted Chiang (Pre-2021)A collection of thought-provoking short stories that challenge our perspectives.

Lighthearted & Quirky

Sourdough by Robin Sloan (Pre-2021)A charming story about food, technology, and finding your place.

This is a living document that I'll update as I discover new meaningful books.