Ask HN: What is one book you would recommend everyone to read?

Programming - Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs

_How to win friends and influence people_ started that genre

I think the main message of the book is to "put yourself in the shoes of others". And that definitely does not create dishonest, manipulative, self-centered pricks.

Dune. I'd like to recommend all 6 by Herbert, but since I can only recommend one I'll say Dune. My favourite book.

Atlas Shrugged by the same author

some parts of Sapiens by Harari

Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software.

I have gifted numerous copies of the book - “Siddhartha” by Herman Hesse.

I’m not disputing the historical significance of the Bible.

It's a collection elaborated over thirteen centuries.

the bible

Agreed with this one.

1984. Yes, I know you've probably read it already, but it's probably time to read it again.

The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand

Infinite Jest

This is an often overlooked book.