Ask HN: Which book are you reading?

Recommendations from 47 sampled comments out of 47 eligible comments. This page covers the sample, rather than the entire HN thread.

17 books

zachlatta · Nov 8, 2013
I've been enjoying How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie.
brickcap · Nov 8, 2013
You are in for a treat man. I read it once every year
sparktree · Nov 9, 2013
Abaddon's Gate (Expanse, #3) - James S.A. Corey - Its a pretty amazing series.
desmondrd · Nov 8, 2013
48 Laws of Power by Robert Greeene. It's a Machiavellian approach to managing your life in order to maximize your personal power and influence.
gruseom · Nov 10, 2013
because Catcher and Nine Stories are so good
gruseom · Nov 9, 2013
I found it brilliant stylistically; only a voice, but what a voice.
bmelton · Nov 9, 2013
I first read _Catcher_ when I was the disgruntled youth
Mankhool · Nov 8, 2013
The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi. Awesome!
lazyant · Nov 8, 2013
the modern equivalent of the book is "Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi"
bmelton · Nov 9, 2013
other books that I read from the same era
gruseom · Nov 8, 2013
Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger. I can't figure it out. It seems like it might be terrible.
ninthfrank07 · Nov 8, 2013
The Machinery of Freedom by David D. Friedman.
gruseom · Nov 10, 2013
because Catcher and Nine Stories are so good
gruseom · Nov 9, 2013
how good the pieces in Nine Stories are
pearjuice · Nov 8, 2013
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
bmelton · Nov 9, 2013
suggesting the Silo Saga by Hugh Howey