Reading

Books I'm reading, recently finished, and all-time favorites. A mix of technical, business, and fiction that keeps me curious.

📖 Currently Reading

  • The Staff Engineer's Pathby Tanya Reilly

    Finally understanding what technical leadership actually looks like.

  • Project Hail Maryby Andy Weir

    Pure fun. Science problems solved with wit and duct tape.

✅ Recently Finished

  • An Elegant Puzzleby Will Larson

    Engineering management distilled into mental models that actually work.

  • The Pragmatic Programmerby David Thomas & Andrew Hunt

    Timeless. Changed how I think about software craftsmanship.

  • Thinking, Fast and Slowby Daniel Kahneman

    Dense but rewarding. System 1 vs System 2 explains so much.

  • Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrowby Gabrielle Zevin

    Beautiful story about creativity, friendship, and game development.

⭐ All-Time Favorites

  • Duneby Frank Herbert

    World-building at its finest. I reread it every few years.

  • The Design of Everyday Thingsby Don Norman

    Ruined how I see poorly designed doors forever.

  • Sapiensby Yuval Noah Harari

    Zoomed out perspective on humanity that sticks with you.

  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxyby Douglas Adams

    Comedy, philosophy, and 42. Don't panic.

  • Refactoringby Martin Fowler

    Made me realize code is always a work in progress.

Have a recommendation? Let me know.