Reads

David Thomas & Andrew Hunt

A timeless guide to software craftsmanship. Changed how I approach problem-solving and code quality.

Jon Erickson

Deep dive into exploitation techniques. Essential reading for anyone serious about security.

Dafydd Stuttard & Marcus Pinto

Comprehensive guide to web security testing. My go-to reference for web pentesting.

Frederick P. Brooks Jr.

Classic essays on software engineering. Surprisingly relevant even today.

Robert C. Martin

Principles of writing maintainable code. A must-read for every developer.

Peter Thiel

Contrarian thinking about startups and innovation. Great perspective on building the future.

Eric Ries

Build better products through validated learning. Essential for anyone building a startup.

Richard Rumelt

Understanding the difference between real strategy and wishful thinking. Eye-opening analysis.

Daniel Kahneman

How our minds work. Insights into behavioral economics and decision-making.

Jim Collins & Jerry Porras

What makes some companies visionary and enduring? Deep analysis of successful organizations.

Marcus Aurelius

Stoic philosophy that helps navigate life's challenges. Read it every year.

Yuval Noah Harari

A brief history of humankind. Fascinating perspective on human evolution and society.

Viktor Frankl

How to find purpose even in the darkest circumstances. Profound and life-changing.

Albert Camus

Existentialist novel exploring absurdism and meaning. Philosophical fiction at its finest.

Douglas Hofstadter

Mind-bending exploration of consciousness, mathematics, and art. Deeply philosophical.

Dirk Oschmann

Insightful analysis of how the West constructed ideas about Eastern Germany. Critical perspective.

Dipo Faloyin

Essential collection challenging stereotypes about Africa. Diverse voices and perspectives.

Upendra Nath Jha 'Vyas'

Indian political novel exploring activism and change. Deeply engaging narrative.

Ismat Chughtai

Groundbreaking short story exploring desire and relationships. A literary classic.