Strategy, B. H. Liddell Hart: A classic work on military strategy that emphasizes the importance of indirect approaches and the psychological aspects of warfare, offering insights applicable to both military and business contexts.
When Einstein Walked with Gödel: Excursions to the Edge of Thought, Jim Holt: Essays on science, philosophy, and mathematics, exploring the lives and ideas of some of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century.
Grokking Algorithms, Aditya Bhargava: A beginner-friendly introduction to algorithms and data structures, using visual explanations and real-world examples to make complex concepts accessible.
June 2026
Chaos, James Gleick: A popular science book that explores the development of chaos theory and its implications across various scientific disciplines, illustrating how small changes can lead to unpredictable outcomes.
Next Level: Making Games That Make Themselves, Mike Cook: An exploration of games that can generate their own content, discussing procedural generation, AI-driven design, and the future of interactive entertainment.
The Art of War, Sun Tzu (translated by Samuel B. Griffith): An ancient Chinese military treatise that offers strategic advice and insights into leadership, applicable to both warfare and personal challenges.
American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin: A comprehensive biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who played a key role in the development of the atomic bomb, exploring his complex personality and the moral dilemmas he faced.
Stoner, John Williams: A poignant and beautifully written novel about the life of a university professor, exploring themes of love, ambition, and the quiet struggles of everyday life.
Mathematica: A Secret World of Intuition and Curiosity, David Bessis: An engaging initiation into the experience of math not as a series of discouragingly incomprehensible logic problems but as a physical activity akin to yoga, meditation, or a martial art.
Foucault's Pendulum, Umberto Eco (translated by William Weaver): A complex and intellectual novel that delves into conspiracy theories, secret societies, and the nature of knowledge, following three editors who create a fictional conspiracy for fun, only to find themselves entangled in real danger.
May 2026
This Is How You Lose the Time War, Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone: A lyrical science fiction novel about two time-traveling agents from rival futures who fall in love through letters.
The Name of the Rose, Umberto Eco: A historical mystery novel set in a 14th-century Italian monastery, exploring themes of knowledge, power, and religion.
Underground Empire: How America Weaponized the World Economy, Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman: A detailed analysis of how the United States has used its economic power to influence global politics and maintain its dominance.