Ask HN: What books do you recommend reading once a year?

Re:Ask HN: What books do you recommend reading once a year? by jackconnor on Tuesday August 21, 2018 @02:20AM (#17807440)

Joel on Software - I learn new things every time I read it, but the best part is how insanely funny Joel is when he tells stories about working on the early microsoft products.

Stardust - My favorite last page of all time, but it only works if you read the whole thing. Which is fine, since it's a seriously fun story that's short one, and can be taken in over a long afternoon.

Antifragile - Simply amazing, and I learn a whole batch of new things every time I read it.

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Re:Ask HN: What books do you recommend reading once a year? by kumartanmay on Wednesday August 22, 2018 @12:30AM (#17816315)

Thanks for reminding Joel on Software. Definitely, it is the go-to guide for all techies. I like NNT's mind but it is too difficult to learn or practise what he preaches. What's your take away from Antifragile?

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Re:Ask HN: What books do you recommend reading once a year? by socaller on Tuesday August 21, 2018 @02:32AM (#17807496)

Antifragile is a great one

For fiction necromancer and snow crash are great

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Re:Ask HN: What books do you recommend reading once a year? by jackconnor on Tuesday August 21, 2018 @04:35PM (#17813530)

Omg those are cyber-punk royalty and both incredible, engaging reads. Great suggestion.

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