Ask HN: What's the best programming book you've read recently?

SICP is beyond me at this point

Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs

The Pragmatic Programmer - My all time favorite. Awesome book to learn best practices of various aspects in programming.

This is the most disappointing programming book I have ever had a misfortune to buy.

Code Complete has pretty good bang per page, especially if you are beginner.

Really good introduction to computers from relays up.

Fascinating documentation of Data General's development of the 32-bit Eclipse machine.

TAOCP by Knuth (if you can get past the maths).

The Little Schemer

Fun to read, solidify knowledge of Scheme.

I still find it incredibly challenging and awesome. As many have said, this is a great book to teach you to think recursively.

Excellent book that dives in deep on how to write solid code. It's like having the ultimate code review in book form.

HtDP is wonderful at what it does, and while perhaps a tad dry in writing style, it is, for me, a page turner in terms of engagement and presentation of new ideas.

Got about 20 pages left in the Peopleware third edition. Excellent book even if you aren't a manager.

a lot of insights and ideas how to build great teams. Great to read for developers, team leads and managers.

pretty much the most important programming book a programmer who works with / in teams can / should / must read.

A very succinct collection of wonderful practices and ideas on how to code great software

I strongly suggest most junior programmers I work with to read Effective Java

Made me see JS in a much more elegant way.