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List of non-tech books that have influenced HNers the most
- wowsig 10y agoBased on this thread: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13967350 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13967350 and this is why I have done the compilation. This has turned out to be an amazing thread. While the first 50 books were something I was expecting, Selfish Gene, Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy et all, the suggestions went interesting as I kept scrolling. In the spirit of all things books, I've compiled the answers into a list (You were expecting someone to do this, weren't you?) Since, I've done this manually, this is what I've included. 1. Have only included the first level comments and the books mentioned in them. This means the comments that said, if you liked this, you'll also like this aren't included. 2. Have included books from comments that have provided good answers to the 'why'. Haven't included just book mentions without explanations of why that has been the most influential book. Which book is mentioned most? Haven't counted, but I think it is Selfish Gene and the Bhagwat Gita! And here is the list --> You guys can go ahead and add these to your reading list.
- k__ 10y agoI found it kinda funny/sad when someone checked HN for all books that were mentioned positively, HN likes programming and has RSI.