JackMorgan

Let Over Lambda and SICP are what really got me turned into a lifetime lisp lover.

Structure And Interpretation of Computer Programs by Ableson and Sussman. Great book, it's how I learned to love Lisp.

Designing Data Intensive Applications by Martin Kleppmann helped me understand intuitively how databases work and how to use eventual consistency to handle workloads

Peopleware by DeMarco, Lister. My go to book for people management and a philosophy of project management

Let Over Lambda and SICP are what really got me turned into a lifetime lisp lover.

The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing by Larimore, Lindauer. A great guide to building a permanent portfolio

How to Take Smart Notes by Ahrens. Introduces the zettlekasten system for thinking and creativity.

Reinventing Organizations by Frederic Laloux. A great look into how to build and run a self organizing team.

Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training by Mark Rippetoe. This is the book that got me into powerlifting

Real World Haskell by O'Sullivan, Goerzen, Stewart. This taught me a lot about Haskell

Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter by James Gurney. The GOAT of plein air painting himself teaches so much about how light works on complex forms.

Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker helped me process a number of assaults that happened to me as a child

The Classroom Management Book by Harry Wong. This book taught me so much about how humans work.