Ask HN: What books do you recommend?

Recommendations from 18 sampled comments out of 18 eligible comments. This page covers the sample, rather than the entire HN thread.

14 books

snicky · Sep 25, 2020
Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
enchiridion · Sep 30, 2020
The premise centers around the idea of a Chautauqua, so I think it does really well as an audio book.
vld_lzr · Sep 25, 2020
Seconding that. Fantastic book!
enchiridion · Sep 25, 2020
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Preferably the audio book.
djangovm · Sep 25, 2020
I can vouch for designing data intensive applications. Having read it before, I highly recommend it for all experience levels.
josejorgexl · Sep 26, 2020
I would recommend "Introduction to algorithms"
jarbus · Sep 26, 2020
Especially a fan of the Tao of Pooh rec.
the__alchemist · Sep 28, 2020
The Art of doing Science and Engineering (Richard Hamming) is a nice book
zenincognito · Sep 25, 2020
Autobiography of a yogi is a surprisingly good read.
Exuma · Sep 27, 2020
6 pillars of self esteem is the best non fiction book i’ve ever read. an absolute must read for every living person.
whatitdobooboo · Sep 26, 2020
Leonardo Da Vinci's Biography by Walter Isaacson