It might be a bit too archaic now, as a lot of the terms and technologies discussed were on the way out even when the last printed version was published, but I

It might be a bit too archaic now, as a lot of the terms and technologies discussed were on the way out even when the last printed version was published, but I did find The New Hacker's Dictionary very enjoyable in this sense. Programming Pearls might be another good book that promotes enjoyment of computing; certainly a bit more technical, but I think plenty readable for someone interested. https://www.amazon.com/New-Hackers-Dictionary-3rd/dp/0262680920/ https://www.amazon.com/New-Hackers-Dictionary-3rd/dp/0262680... https://www.amazon.com/Programming-Pearls-2nd-Jon-Bentley/dp/0201657880/ https://www.amazon.com/Programming-Pearls-2nd-Jon-Bentley/dp...