1. Atlas Shrugged - made me understand the complex relationship between politics and the business world 2. The Code Book - gave me a great appreciation for cry

1. Atlas Shrugged - made me understand the complex relationship between politics and the business world 2. The Code Book - gave me a great appreciation for cryptography and its historical importance 3. The Swerve - made me understand how the renaissance came to be and also showed me what great writing and unique research can accomplish