I consume books in almost all of their forms–while I do own a book printed in braille I never learned how to read it.
Audiobooks: Generally I use audiobooks for simpler reading–fiction or casual non-fiction like biographical books or some books on current events. I typically listen to audiobooks while on my daily walks.
E-Reader: I use a Kindle Oasis e-reader for casual & slightly more advanced books. I really enjoy the ability to quickly look up words & to be able to readily access my highlights from anywhere, thanks to the Goodreads integration.
Physical/Paper: I typically reserve paper/physical books for the most technical literature. If I expect that I will need to regularly refer back to previous material as I read then I’ll use regular books. AThat being said, I do enjoy the feeling of a book in my hands and will use physical books for easier/more casual reading as well.
Here are some books that seemed worth mentioning. I try to keep my Goodreads profile up to date, but I don’t always succeed.
Books
Tech / Science
Programming
- Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship (Bob Martin)
- The Clean Coder: A Code of Conduct for Professional Programmers (Bob Martin)
- Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software (Gamma, Vlissides, Helm, Johnson)
Other
- Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software (Charles Petzold)
Autobiography & Biography
- Just for Fun: The Story of an Accidental Revolutionary (Linus Torvalds)
- What Do You Care What Other People Think?: Further Adventures of a Curious Character (Richard Feynman)
Fiction
Science Fiction
- We Are Legion (We Are Bob) (Bobiverse Book 1)
- To Your Scattered Bodies Go (Riverworld Saga, Book 1)
- Manna – Two Views of Humanity’s Future
Speculative Fiction
- Mania (Lionel Shriver)
Social / Political
Social Cycle Theory
- The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy - What the Cycles of History Tell Us About America’s Next Rendezvous with Destiny (Strauss/Howe)
- The Great Wave: Price Revolutions and the Rhythm of History (David Hackett Fischer)
- The Storm Before the Calm: America’s Discord, the Coming Crisis of the 2020s, and the Triumph Beyond (George Friedman)
Social Psychology
- The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure (Lukianoff, Haidt)
- The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion (Jonathan Haidt)
Personal Development
Stoicism
- Meditations (Marcus Aurelius)
- The Obstacle is the Way (Ryan Holiday)
Misc
- 12 Rules for Life (Peterson)
Health
- Spark: The Revolutionary Science of Exercise and the Brain (Ratey, Hagerman)
Finance
- The Simple Path to Wealth (J L Collins)
- The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness (Morgan Housel)