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| These are some of the books I've read. Some are notable, and some I have reservations about. This list originally appeared on [[particle17]], and has been converted essentially untouched. | These are some of the books I've read. Some are notable, and some I have reservations about. This list originally appeared on [[particle17]], and has been converted essentially untouched. |
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| | * Sir Phillip Pullman's works, including His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust, are highly notable and meaningful to me. All of this writing, without exception is brilliant. I really, sincerely, unequivocally suggest Pullman's works. The audiobooks for His Dark Materials are read by the author and performed by a full cast. *Lyra's Oxford* is similar. I highly recommend the audiobook versions of these. |
| | * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Golden-Compass-His-Dark-Materials/dp/0679879242|Northern Lights]]((I greatly prefer the UK title — //Northern Lights// — over //The Golden Compass//. While the latter matches the naming convention for the rest of the trilogy, //Northern Lights// is a much more alluring title to me. I would have read the book much earlier had I known its original title.)) His Dark Materials, book 1. Notable((//His Dark Materials// is the single best "fantasty" fiction book series I've ever read. I really regret not reading it earlier, as it asks a lot of questions about religion and belief that I found hard to grapple with when I was younger. Lyra & Will are likely to stick with me in a much more permanent way than anyone in Harry Potter did.)) |
| | * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Subtle-Knife-Dark-Materials-Book/dp/0679879250|The Subtle Knife]]. His Dark Materials, book 2. Notable. |
| | * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Amber-Spyglass-Dark-Materials-Book/dp/0679879269|The Amber Spyglass]]. His Dark Materials, book 3. Notable. |
| | * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Lyras-Oxford-Bill-Pullman/dp/0375828192|Lyra's Oxford]]. |
| | * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Book-Dust-Belle-Sauvage/dp/0375815309|La Belle Sauvage]]. The Book of Dust, volume 1. |
| | * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Book-Dust-Secret-Commonwealth/dp/0553510665|The Secret Commonwealth]]. The Book of Dust, volume 2. |
| | * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Daemon-Voices-Storytelling-Philip-Pullman/dp/0525521178|Dæmon Voices]]. |
| * <del>[[https://smile.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316|Why We Sleep]]</del>.((Consider reading Alexey Guzey's post, [[https://guzey.com/books/why-we-sleep/|Matthew Walker's "Why We Sleep" Is Riddled with Scientific and Factual Errors]] instead of this book, and just sleep more if you feel tired during the day. I do think the book is valuable as a wake up call if you don't already sleep enough, and you need something to kick you over the edge. If you're constantly falling asleep at work, feeling tired, or feel dead inside each day, try sleeping. You should just set a constant bedtime, turn the lights off, turn on night shift or flux, and attempt to fall asleep naturally. Don't bother with sleep tracking, attempting to hit a target number of hours, or anything else. A good measure is this: if you're able to wake up without an alarm and you're awake in time to go to work or start your day, you're doing it right. You should feel mostly refreshed at this point, even if you're a night owl. If you constantly wish you could sleep in more, that's a sign you aren't getting enough sleep.)) | * <del>[[https://smile.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316|Why We Sleep]]</del>.((Consider reading Alexey Guzey's post, [[https://guzey.com/books/why-we-sleep/|Matthew Walker's "Why We Sleep" Is Riddled with Scientific and Factual Errors]] instead of this book, and just sleep more if you feel tired during the day. I do think the book is valuable as a wake up call if you don't already sleep enough, and you need something to kick you over the edge. If you're constantly falling asleep at work, feeling tired, or feel dead inside each day, try sleeping. You should just set a constant bedtime, turn the lights off, turn on night shift or flux, and attempt to fall asleep naturally. Don't bother with sleep tracking, attempting to hit a target number of hours, or anything else. A good measure is this: if you're able to wake up without an alarm and you're awake in time to go to work or start your day, you're doing it right. You should feel mostly refreshed at this point, even if you're a night owl. If you constantly wish you could sleep in more, that's a sign you aren't getting enough sleep.)) |
| * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Emotional-Intelligence-Harvard-Business-Review-ebook/dp/B07C1YZMVL|Focus]]. Reservations((Not a lot of content in this airport sold book.)) | * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Emotional-Intelligence-Harvard-Business-Review-ebook/dp/B07C1YZMVL|Focus]]. Reservations((Not a lot of content in this airport-sold book. Probably not worth reading.)) |
| * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Golden-Compass-His-Dark-Materials/dp/0679879242|Northern Lights]]((I greatly prefer the UK title — //Northern Lights// — over //The Golden Compass//. While the latter matches the naming convention for the rest of the trilogy, //Northern Lights// is a much more alluring title to me. I would have read the book much earlier had I known its original title.)) His Dark Materials, book 1. Notable((//His Dark Materials// is the single best "fantasty" fiction book series I've ever read. I really regret not reading it earlier, as it asks a lot of questions about religion and belief that I found hard to grapple with when I was younger. Lyra & Will are likely to stick with me in a much more permanent way than anyone in Harry Potter did.)) | |
| * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Subtle-Knife-Dark-Materials-Book/dp/0679879250|The Subtle Knife]]. His Dark Materials, book 2. Notable. | |
| * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Amber-Spyglass-Dark-Materials-Book/dp/0679879269|The Amber Spyglass]]. His Dark Materials, book 3. Notable. | |
| * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Lost-Connections-Uncovering-Depression-Unexpected/dp/163286830X|Lost Connections]]. | |
| * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Lyras-Oxford-Bill-Pullman/dp/0375828192|Lyra's Oxford]]. | |
| * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Book-Dust-Belle-Sauvage/dp/0375815309|La Belle Sauvage]]. The Book of Dust, volume 1. | |
| * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0374275637|Thinking, Fast & Slow]]. Notable. | * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0374275637|Thinking, Fast & Slow]]. Notable. |
| * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Nudge-Improving-Decisions-Health-Happiness/dp/0300122233|Nudge]]. | * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Nudge-Improving-Decisions-Health-Happiness/dp/0300122233|Nudge]]. |
| * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Digital-Minimalism-Choosing-Focused-Noisy/dp/0525536515|Digital Minimalism]]. Reservations((Offers a lot of insight and ideas, but runs somewhat contrary to my idea of constantly exploring new technology and taking risks with it.)) | * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Digital-Minimalism-Choosing-Focused-Noisy/dp/0525536515|Digital Minimalism]]. Reservations((Offers a lot of insight and ideas, but runs somewhat contrary to my idea of constantly exploring new technology and taking risks with it.)) |
| * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Bio-Inspired-Artificial-Intelligence-Technologies-Intelligent/dp/0262062712|Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence]]. | * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Bio-Inspired-Artificial-Intelligence-Technologies-Intelligent/dp/0262062712|Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence]]. |
| * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Daemon-Voices-Storytelling-Philip-Pullman/dp/0525521178|Dæmon Voices]]. Notable. | |
| * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Stubborn-Attachments-Prosperous-Responsible-Individuals/dp/1732265135|Stubborn Attachments]]. | * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Stubborn-Attachments-Prosperous-Responsible-Individuals/dp/1732265135|Stubborn Attachments]]. |
| * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Doesnt-Have-Be-Crazy-Work/dp/0062874780|It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work]]. | * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Doesnt-Have-Be-Crazy-Work/dp/0062874780|It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work]]. |
| * [[https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/0307465357|The 4-Hour Workweek]]. | * [[https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/0307465357|The 4-Hour Workweek]]. |
| * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308|The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up]]. | * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308|The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up]]. |
| | * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Lost-Connections-Uncovering-Depression-Unexpected/dp/163286830X|Lost Connections]]. |
| * [[https://basecamp.com/shapeup|Shape Up]]. | * [[https://basecamp.com/shapeup|Shape Up]]. |
| * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Book-Dust-Secret-Commonwealth/dp/0553510665|The Secret Commonwealth]]. The Book of Dust, volume 2. I wrote [[/posts/the-secret-commonwealth-thoughts|thoughts]] on this book. | |
| * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Bad-Blood-Secrets-Silicon-Startup/dp/152473165X|Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup]]. | * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Bad-Blood-Secrets-Silicon-Startup/dp/152473165X|Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup]]. |
| * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Girl-Dragon-Tattoo-Millennium/dp/0307949486|The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium Series)]]. Notable. | * [[https://smile.amazon.com/Girl-Dragon-Tattoo-Millennium/dp/0307949486|The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium Series)]]. Notable. |
