Library

My Library

A curated collection of books that have influenced me, entertained me, or taught me something valuable. This is not a comprehensive list of everything I’ve read, but rather a selection of works I found particularly impactful.

Currently Reading

• Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman - A fascinating exploration of the two systems that drive how we think and make decisions
• Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba & Takeshi Obata - A psychological thriller manga examining morality, justice, and the corrupting influence of power

Non-Fiction Favorites

Philosophy & Psychology

• Meditations by Marcus Aurelius - Stoic philosophy that provides a framework for rational thinking and emotional resilience
• Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl - A profound examination of purpose and meaning even in the most difficult circumstances

Science & Technology

• Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies by Nick Bostrom - A rigorous analysis of the potential future of artificial intelligence and its implications
• The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins - A compelling explanation of evolution that changes how you understand life itself

History & Biography

• Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari - A thought-provoking perspective on human history and our cognitive revolution
• Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson - An insightful look into the mind of a complex visionary and his approach to innovation

Business & Creativity

• Zero to One by Peter Thiel - Contrarian thinking about innovation and building companies that create new things
• Deep Work by Cal Newport - A practical philosophy for focusing without distraction in a world full of shallow work

Fiction Favorites

Literary Fiction

• Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky - A psychological masterpiece exploring morality, rationalization, and redemption
• 1984 by George Orwell - A prescient examination of totalitarianism, surveillance, and the manipulation of truth

Science Fiction

• Dune by Frank Herbert - A complex epic with intricate political systems, ecological themes, and philosophical depth
• Foundation by Isaac Asimov - A brilliant exploration of psychohistory and the mathematics of predicting human behavior at scale

Fantasy

• Berserk by Kentaro Miura - A dark fantasy manga with exceptional character development and philosophical themes of fate and free will
• The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss - A meticulously crafted story with a rational protagonist and a unique magic system based on scientific principles

This library is a living document that I update periodically as I discover new books worth sharing.