The Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams (2026)
Books read
Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu (2026)
The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky (2025)
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller (2025)
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl (2025) — Its a good book but its kinda depressing which is expected , the raw human characters are shown but the life lessons are already told many times in other books, so not that impactful for me. Favourite quote: “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances.”
The Bed of Procrustes by Nassim Nicholas Taleb (2025) — Amazing thoughts and that defies conventional wisdom. Though his proper books are better since its direct to the lessons. Favourite quote: “The three most harmful addictions are heroin, carbohydrates, and a monthly salary.”
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi (2025) — Good book but not that great , author tries too hard to be philosophical which sometimes feels forced. Though the i got to know a lot about doctors with this book Favourite quote: “Even if I’m dying, until I actually die, I am still living.”
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari (2021) — It shatters many faiths and beliefs and changes how i see the world. But he is a bit too pessimistic about the future of humanity, and makes up a lot of things. But overall its a great book. Favourite quote: “You could never convince a monkey to give you a banana by promising him limitless bananas after death in monkey heaven.”
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams (2025) — My favorite book currently, its amazing and it obviously increases my sense of humour. Humour and Philosophy are combined in a way that makes you laugh and think at the same time. The absurdity of life is captured perfectly. Favourite quote: “The answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything is 42.”
Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud (2021) — Eye-opening exploration of visual storytelling. Changed how I think about communication and design. Favourite quote: “Comics is a medium where the reader is a willing and conscious collaborator and closure is the agent of change, time and motion.”
East of Eden by John Steinbeck (2025) — It consists of all types of human characters, its so so well written, i read it continuously for 4 days, its contains love, guilt, sin. My favorite character was Samuel Hamilton. Favourite quote: “And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.”
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran (2024) — Timeless poetry and wisdom. Gibran's words on love, work, and life resonate across cultures and generations. Favourite quote: “Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding.”
Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb (2024) — Revolutionary concept that changed how I think about uncertainty and resilience. Taleb's insights are profound. Favourite quote: “Some things benefit from shocks; they thrive and grow when exposed to volatility, randomness, disorder, and stressors.”
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson (2024) — Distilled wisdom on wealth and happiness. Naval's insights are practical and philosophically deep. Favourite quote: “Seek wealth, not money or status. Wealth is having assets that earn while you sleep.”
The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga (2024) — Eye-opening exploration of Adlerian psychology. Challenges conventional thinking about relationships and self-worth. Favourite quote: “The courage to be happy also includes the courage to be disliked.”
The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli (2024) — Timeless political philosophy. Machiavelli's pragmatic approach to power and leadership remains relevant. Favourite quote: “It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both.”
Refactoring UI by Adam Wathan & Steve Schoger (2024) — Game-changer for developers. Practical design wisdom that instantly elevates the quality of any UI you build. Favourite quote: “Good design is less about learning to be a great artist and more about developing an eye for spotting problems and knowing how to fix them.”
The Book of Secrets by Deepak Chopra (2023) — Spiritual insights that bridge ancient wisdom and modern understanding. Chopra's approach to consciousness is thought-provoking. Favourite quote: “The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.”
Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari (2022) — Bold exploration of humanity's future. Harari's vision of where technology and biology intersect is both fascinating and cautionary. Favourite quote: “History began when humans invented gods, and will end when humans become gods.”
Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon (2021) — Perfect companion to creative work. Kleon makes sharing your process feel natural and necessary. Favourite quote: “Don't worry about people stealing your ideas. If your ideas are any good, you'll have to ram them down people's throats.”
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel (2021) — Brilliant insights into financial behavior. More about human psychology than money itself. Favourite quote: “Your personal experiences with money make up maybe 0.00000001% of what's happened in the world, but maybe 80% of how you think the world works.”
Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks (2021) — Masterclass in storytelling. Dicks breaks down the art of compelling narratives beautifully. Favourite quote: “Every story must contain a five-second moment of meaningful change.”
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (2021) — A timeless fable about following your dreams. Simple yet profound wisdom about life's journey. Favourite quote: “And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki (2021) — Shifted my perspective on money and investing. Not perfect, but contains valuable mindset changes. Favourite quote: “The poor and middle class work for money. The rich have money work for them.”
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill (2021) — Classic self-help that still holds up. Hill's principles about success and mindset are timeless. Favourite quote: “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.”
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie (2021) — Essential people skills manual. Carnegie's advice is as relevant today as it was decades ago. Favourite quote: “You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.”
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson (2021) — Refreshingly honest take on self-help. Manson cuts through the BS with humor and wisdom. Favourite quote: “You and everyone you know are going to be dead soon. And in the short amount of time between here and there, you have a limited amount of fucks to give.”
The Animator's Survival Kit by Richard Williams (2021) — The bible of animation. Williams breaks down movement in ways that apply beyond animation. Favourite quote: “Animation is not the art of drawings that move but the art of movements that are drawn.”
Figure Drawing for All It's Worth by Andrew Loomis (2021) — Loomis is the master of figure drawing. Technical excellence made accessible and inspiring. Favourite quote: “The best way to learn to draw is to draw, draw, draw.”