This list is a collection of books that have made a real difference. Handpicked from recommendations by people like Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, along with some lesser-known but powerful reads, these books have been chosen to help you grow.
Whether you're looking to build a solid foundation or dive into more complex topics, these books are here to guide you. They cover essential areas like personal development, business, and technology.
I’ve found value in these books, and I believe you will too. Use this list to learn, to challenge yourself, and to move forward. This is about making progress, one book at a time.
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Cosmology
A Brief History of Time
Stephen Hawking
4,6
Explains complex concepts in cosmology in an accessible way.
Key Takeaways
Cosmology, universe
Reading Level
Medium
Pages
256
Published in
1988
Genre
Non-Fiction
Philosophy of Mind
Other Minds
Peter Godfrey-Smith
4,4
Explores the intelligence of octopuses and what it reveals about consciousness.
Key Takeaways
Consciousness, animal intelligence
Reading Level
Medium
Pages
276
Published in
2016
Genre
Non-Fiction
Physics
Reality Is Not What It Seems
Carlo Rovelli
4,4
Explores the nature of reality from the perspective of quantum physics.
Key Takeaways
Quantum physics, reality
Reading Level
Medium
Pages
288
Published in
2014
Genre
Non-Fiction