A lot of people1 have online bookshelves where they share what they’ve read or want to read. I always enjoy browsing through others’ lists - there’s something nice about seeing what catches someone’s attention.

So here’s my own list of books I’ve read or wanted to read, in no particular order. Books marked with an asterisk (*) are ones that had a great influence on me.

Got a book recommendation? Or maybe your own digital bookshelf to share? I’d love to hear about it - I’m always looking for what to read next.

Current

  • The Venture Mindset by Ilya Strebulaev & Alex Dang

Past

2025

  • Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks (*)
  • Atomic Habits by James Clear
  • Influence by Robert Cialdini (*)

2024

  • 1984 by George Orwell
  • What If? by Randall Munroe
  • The Art of Doing Science and Engineering by Richard Hamming (*)
  • When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
  • Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

Footnotes

  1. When I’m hunting for my next read, I check out bookshelves from Patrick, Bill, Calvin and more.