My Library

Reading has always been one of the ways I sharpen my thinking as an engineer and builder. My interests span software engineering, distributed systems, artificial intelligence, product development, psychology, economics, leadership, and philosophy. I believe building great technology requires understanding both systems and the people who use them. Many of the ideas behind my engineering work and side projects are influenced by the books below.

Software Engineering & Computer Science

Algorithms & Data Structures

• Introduction to AlgorithmsThomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson, Ronald L. Rivest, and Clifford Stein

Distributed Systems & Software Architecture

• Thinking in SystemsDonella H. Meadows
• Designing Data-Intensive ApplicationsMartin Kleppmann
• The Internals of PostgreSQLHironobu SUZUKI
• Fundamentals of Data EngineeringJoe Reis and Matt Housley
• System Design InterviewAlex Xu
• Head First Design PatternsEric Freeman, Elisabeth Robson, Bert Bates, and Kathy Sierra
• Cracking the Coding InterviewGayle Laakmann McDowell

Systems, Security & Decentralized Computing

• Hacking: The Art of ExploitationJon Erickson
• Mastering EthereumAndreas M. Antonopoulos and Gavin Wood
• Read Write OwnChris Dixon

Artificial Intelligence & Product

• Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race That Will Change the WorldParmy Olson
• Product Management SimplifiedBrian Lawley
• Steal Like an ArtistAustin Kleon

Leadership, Communication & Psychology

• Never Split the DifferenceChris Voss · In progress
• The Infinite GameSimon Sinek
• The 48 Laws of PowerRobert Greene
• The Art of SeductionRobert Greene
• Emotional IntelligenceDaniel Goleman
• Social IntelligenceDaniel Goleman
• Emotional Intelligence HabitsTravis Bradberry
• Talking to StrangersMalcolm Gladwell
• The Four AgreementsDon Miguel Ruiz

Economics, Finance & Investing

• The Simple Path to WealthJL Collins
• The Bitcoin StandardSaifedean Ammous
• The Fiat StandardSaifedean Ammous
• Bitcoin BillionairesBen Mezrich

Productivity & Personal Development

• Atomic HabitsJames Clear
• Deep WorkCal Newport
• 21 Lessons for the 21st CenturyYuval Noah Harari
• You Become What You ThinkShubham Kumar Singh

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

• The Unicorn DelusionG.L. Lambrecht
• AccelerateNicole Forsgren, Jez Humble, and Gene Kim
• Lean InSheryl Sandberg

Classics & Literature

• The Art of WarSun Tzu
• The OdysseyHomer