Bookshelf

Books I'm reading, have read, and want to read

Currently Reading

Halo: The Flood

William C. Dietz

2003

Continuation of the Halo books, albeit the only one based around the first game, Halo: Combat Evolved. This has been a treat to read as I sunk many hours into the video game.

The Courage to Be Disliked

Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga

2018

Reading this one off and on. Adlerian psychology and Stoic themes. Compelling.

The Martian

Andy Weir

2011

I've seen the movie many times; I heard the book makes Mark Watney's struggles even more intense.

Completed

Kitchen Confidential

Anthony Bourdain

2000

My favorite writer of all time, if I'm being honest. Everything he writes is visceral and raw. I'm always drawn into his world and perspective on life.

Halo: The Fall of Reach

Eric Nylund

2001

I love the Halo universe; I grew up in it. This is the first book in the "Halo Series". Highly recommend reading this to gain some lore on the Master Chief and how he came to be.

The Intelligent Investor

Benjamin Graham

1949

One of my first introductions into financial literacy. A dense read. I probably grasped half of the subjects... probably should read it once more.

The Bobiverse

Dennis E. Taylor

2016

A series about a programmer who copies himself across the universe. Please — just read them...

As A Man Thinketh

James Allen

1903

One of those books you don't just read and forget about; you'll want to read this over and over. I sat and stared at each page for extended periods trying to grasp what Allen is getting across. The ideas have endured the test of time. Give it a shot.

Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon

Michael Lewis

2023

I've always had an interest in finances and crypto. SBF is an incredibly interesting person, no matter how you view the events of FTX or his life. Lewis made reading this seem like a movie.