book-recommendations

[violet slate]

The courage to be disliked

[turbid ocean]

just curious did you read Island ?

[frigid crypt]

Yess it’s the best !!

[last stirrup]

No I, didnt read it yet. But I thought it is the "counterpart" to brave new world right, a utopian novel?

[turbid ocean]

Yeah it is
It’s also Huxley’s last work, his “final thoughts” if you will

I personally loved this book

[last stirrup]

Thanks for the recommendation, I added it to my reading list

[orchid ferry]

Introduction To The Philosophy Of Science by Mohamed Abed Al-Jabri
you know when you are struggling with science and why things don't work for you this book will help to be a beast in science it will improve you at least by 100%

[half tangle]

Anyone got a good psychological horror book

Lul gotchu, thanks.

[orchid ferry]

try agatha christie books its detective/psychological horror like sherlock holmes but darker

[vapid garden]

guys
has anyone read 'I Am Malala'?
how did malala lose her innocence throughout the book?

@main nexus @kindred isle

[wise thorn]

Anyone here read Educated by Tara Westover? Want to know ur opinions:)

[lime geode]

I’ve read that before, she basically talks about her own personal experiences in her home country I read halfway through the book so idk about the innocence part

[vivid urchin]

I read it. I thought it was good how she checked in with different people to get their recollection of the events. Some of it seems too outrageous to be real though so just try to enjoy it.

[wise thorn]

ikr? some of the scenes and circumstances were too questionable? after I finished reading it I had to googled it lol

[wise thorn]

but I enjoyed it, so no complainin

You guys read atomic habits? I just recently start to read it

[ionic elk]

anyone have recommendationts where to start reading history? (or different subjects, studying in general)

[nova wigeon]

ppl say that sapiens is a good book for starters

[forest pawn]

I’ve a qs, colleen hoover books r in series/order? Or I can chose whatever I want?

[heady hedge]

None of her books are in order but I don't recommend any of her books. Also she's not a very good person either. Massive trigger warning for a majority of her books, they contain: sexual and physical assult, death, eating disorders, etc. Also her books are very predictable and not worth your time. But then again you can read them and be the judge on that matter.

[stone atlas]

hey! can anyone recommend some books about finding meaning/purpose in life (i don't mind if they're fiction!) I'm writing a story for my english assignment, and it's a dystopia about the oppression of man's search for meaning (but i'm also in a bit of a rut, so i'd like to hit two birds with one stone haha!) ^^ thanks!!! 😊 🧡

[forest pawn]

Jeeezzz, I didn’t know that!! I mean someone mentioned it about to me but then the rating of that book + most selling. And I’ve no experience with love books. This is my first time reading it actually 😂😂💀💀

[heady hedge]

I would say 1984 by George Orwell. Idk if the description for that books really matches but it's dystopia and man kind of navigating his way through life.

[stone atlas]

that was actually one of my required readings lol! it's a really good dystopian text! thanks for the help !! ^-^ <3

[wise thorn]

agreed. i read one of her book because of the hype only and I regret. just not worth your time if you not familiar with young adult-romance-betrayal type of story. my first time tho so i guess i just shocked

[gleaming juniper]

It ends with us

Lol it was so bad

[wise thorn]

Exactly lol I regret

[gleaming juniper]

Same idk what people like about it

Overrated shi-

[rich badge]

please do not read colleen hoover especially if it's your first time reading romance, the writing is mediocre, plot mediocre, characters worse than mediocre. I would recommend you to read another book in the romance genre firstly, you can read colleen hoover's book anytime and judge the book yourself but please dont let it be your first romance genre book.

[glossy obsidian]

hello, does anyone have 48 laws of power spanish version?

[gleaming juniper]

Y'all have any recommendations for fiction with the theme of finding hope /slice of life (not sad tho) which I could gift to a person in their 50s?

[timber coyote]

Any recommendations for psychological horror?

[timber coyote]

Thank you, I'll give it a read.

[gleaming juniper]

do not do not do not read colleen hoover as your first book, there are plenty other which are so much better, eg pride and prejudice

[forest pawn]

Yep, the amount of hates ppl r telling me on discord is massive, they r like don’t start romance book with Colleen Hoover. But then now I’m soo clueless:/

[forest pawn]

Someone recommended me “hunting Adeline”. I read the first chapter and didn’t understand anything 🫤🫤🫤 is love books r confusing or is it just me who can’t understand 😭

[gleaming juniper]

Oh my god don't read it without reading trigger warnings please

Go for a lighter one

Hunting adeline is VERY DARK

[forest pawn]

Yea the first page said about that😂😂

[forest pawn]

💀💀💀 then how is it love?

[gleaming juniper]

pride and prejudice is a classic is beautiful

[gleaming juniper]

Hahaha some people like reading dark stuff . I'm a bit embarrassed to say that I was in that phase too....lol

💀

[forest pawn]

Is it like Shakespeare love type?💀💀😂 or gen Z love?

[forest pawn]

What is dark love? 😬

[gleaming juniper]

not genz fs

[forest pawn]

ohhh its a classic love 💀

[gleaming juniper]

yes but it's timeless

[forest pawn]

wdym by timeless?

[gleaming juniper]

like it's evergreen

[forest pawn]

interesting, hows "Love Hypothesis"?

[gleaming juniper]

i haven't read it

[forest pawn]

People are into "ugly love" a lot too

[rich badge]

it ends with us is better than ugly love in my opinion but better not to read either, also if you want some good romance genre book i can suggest you some.

[forest pawn]

yes pls, im so clueless. im literally just asking for recommendations rn

[gleaming juniper]

Kidnapping....mafia stuff lmao I'm hella embarrassed now

[forest pawn]

i mean thats sick 👀 wont mind reading it but how love and romance???

[gleaming juniper]

Ok you could start with "the maddest obsession" I read it 4years ago when I used to read that stuff

And for lighter stuff kulti by mariana zapata could be a good start

It ends with us is nice tbh but it is NOT A ROMANCE BOOK

It depicts domestic violence and how hard it is getting out of it

[forest pawn]

genre is "Contemporary romance". Whats that?

[gleaming juniper]

Real life stuff. Like normal stories which happens in real life

Not including fantasy or

Other stuff which doesn't happen in real life

[forest pawn]

daamm and its soo publicized, i mean so many ppl r reading it and the rating is soo high tho 💀

[forest pawn]

aaahhh sounds super dope

[gleaming juniper]

Ikr the author wrote it from her own domestic violence experience and the way it was marketed ...depicting it as a romance book is gross

Also I read a revenge crime thriller series a while ago which also has a bit of a romance in it

You could read it ...it's called mindfuck series (check TWs)

[forest pawn]

tbh, ik myself. i cant read these types of books. I'll end up quitting it🥲 until or unless its have plot twist and intense storyline

[gleaming juniper]

It has none of those

[rich badge]

you can read
(a) the seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo (this one has twists and turns so it'll be interesting)
(b) Song of Achilles (it's of Greek mythology and is kinda slow in the beginning tho)

[forest pawn]

ohhh yea i heard of it, hows it?

[gleaming juniper]

Amazing . The story made me cry so much

[forest pawn]

ouch! thats painful 😂

[gleaming juniper]

W recommendations

[rich badge]

fr mindfuck series has a great plot but please read the trigger warnings first

[forest pawn]

heard of "the seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo" but ppl said its too long

[rich badge]

ig it is but it wasn't boring for me so i read it

[forest pawn]

alr, then 2 books in my bucket list then "the maddest obsession" and "the seven husbands of evelyn hugo". I hope i dont quite middle of it😂

not an avid reader, gonna take a bit long to read 😭

[rich badge]

yeah the main problem i have with that book is how it's being marketed as romance when it's not

[steel glen]

Hello! Has anyone read anything by Robert Heinlein? I've read several books and was wondering what do people think about him, maybe even find someone who'd discuss those books with me 😳

[timber coyote]

Wow, I wasn't expecting the book to be this level of disturbing. It's a good read so far.

[gleaming juniper]

"Vanishing Half"

[orchid ferry]

need a book with a good story no matter how long it is

[serene plinth]

A Song of Ice and Fire

[orchid ferry]

i'm currently reading it but thx

[proven portal]

this better

[eager needle]

just finished reading Six of Crows <3

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5391693640?book_show_action=false

[orchid ferry]

what is the plot

[eager needle]

It’s basically a heist inspired fantasy that’s based in a fictional version of I think 18th century Amsterdam.

I’d recommend if you like the found family trope and books with thrilling plot lines!

[orchid ferry]

i will check it thx

[timber coyote]

Just finished reading tender in the flesh (which was great). Looking for any other recommendations.

[gleaming juniper]

deep work is so boring but i'll still read it.. it has stories about gr8 ppl only

[cobalt cosmos]

Its worth it honestly

Went through the same thing w it

Its a 4/5 for me

[raven vector]

I have been a big time non-fiction reader just started with some classic fictions.
Can someone recommend me some good fictional books perhaps something dark academia?
( P.S I have read Greek mythology fictional books )

[neat bane]

picture of dorian gray W

to kill a mockingbird carmilla

haven't read much either tho

[raven vector]

Appreciate your recommendation!

[neat bane]

yeah also, metamorphosis is a cool read and crime and punishment & war and peace!!

[orchid ferry]

try Iliad and the Odyssey they are two books connected to each other the first is iliad these are the most banger greek mythology books

[gleaming juniper]

rarely

[daring igloo]

Can someone recommend space-time related fictional books

[orchid ferry]

=hetchhiker's guide to the galaxy
=the martian
=project hail mary

these are the best space/science fiction books i have read

[raven vector]

I will!

I have read the Iliad though

[high talon]

I'm still reading it rn but "A Tale for the Time Being" is very good

[full edge]

not super space-timey but the best scifi book i've ever read is "All Tomorrows: The Myriad Species and Mixed Fortunes of Man." it's very short i finished it in 1 hour lol

it's about like the speculative evolution of humans in space

warning though it's a little disturbing and uses elements of body horror

[floral beacon]

any good books on public speaking?

[last stirrup]

I would recommend: The Art of Public Speaking

[gleaming juniper]

ted talks guide

[orchid ferry]

is there any reborn books like iskai but not light novels but western books

[gleaming juniper]

does anyone have any good david goggins book recommendations?

[cobalt cosmos]

Cant hurt me

Never finished was kinda mid

[crude wagon]

Y’all should read Angela’s Ashes

[rich badge]

i LOVE your review coz six of crows in one of my favourite book of all time and your review is literally what i felt as well reading that book!

[gleaming juniper]

anyone read The Vanishing Half?

[gleaming juniper]

Hi I'm new, are we currently reading a new book this month?

[white current]

Can someone help me I want to start with stoicism

[unique tulip]

dont

[high talon]

Meditations

[noble parrot]

really enjoyed reading deepwork, yall got any recommendations for something similar? (also already read atomic habits)

[ornate valve]

you may like "Grit" by Angela Duckworth

[high talon]

Time Management for Mortals

[full edge]

yo for nonfiction does anyone read a summary of the book before they read the actual thing

both as a test to see if you'd actually like it and as a way to absorb the info better

[gaunt forge]

I do this but with movies lmao

helps me fully understand what’s happening so I don’t have to think while I’m watching it and miss things

[noble parrot]

would you say it follows similar themes to the david goggins books (if youve read them) because Im leaning more towards the time management book that was recommended or another cal newport book

[ornate valve]

i haven't read goggins yet, but "Grit" is pretty much revolving around the title theme (grit), it's very much focused on a growth mentality which i like. The thing about time management is, you may read thousands of books around the subject, if you don't imply things irl and try out others, you won't know what works the best for you. For time management, try looking up "calendar blocking", i think it can make sense for some people.

[noble parrot]

I’ve only read like 2 time management type books and I’ve implemented a lot of things from them in my day to day life and I started re reading atomic habits and I noticed a lot things that I missed during my first read so I think I’m still not at that point where I’m not benefiting from the time management type books but I 100% see your point

[hoary crater]

Anyone here knows any fun econ books to read

Or political I don't mind

[lilac plinth]

Any good book to learn databases?

[idle cape]

Yo, guys, does anyone knows some good books about discipline?

[scarlet ember]

Meditations

[chrome heart]

The Little Book of Big Change

it's good

[idle cape]

Thx a lot

[chrome heart]

no excuses and atomic habit

if you want to read satire with humour please read murakami

kafka on the shore, after dark and many more

[idle cape]

Omg, so much recommendations) Thx a lot. I hear about no excuses, atomic habits and murakami, started some of this. Wanna check Little Book of Big Changes!

[chrome heart]

ah cool! good luck

then try natsume soseki

or junji ito ( if you love horror stuff)

[idle cape]

Can you recommend any good works of him?

[chrome heart]

he's a manga artist

[chrome heart]

sure kokoro, i am a cat, botchan

and light and darkness

[idle cape]

Oh, i'm reading Initial D right now, wanna try berserk next. Think, I need to put aside this author)

[chrome heart]

you'll love junji ito

some of his best works are tomie, uzumaki, voices in the dark, no longer human and many more

[idle cape]

Hm, think, I hear something about no longer human

Ok, I'll add all of this to my goodreads. Wanna read, when finish my planning books

Thx a lot again

[chrome heart]

ya no worries!

i am glad i helped

[cobalt cosmos]

Kafka is goated

It’s a 5/5 for me

[chrome heart]

real.

[modern valve]

The Trail hits the hardest for me

[main turtle]

any good spring type book recommendation anyone?

[tight tartan]

lol such a strange book

[modern valve]

its the best book on absurdism in my opinion

[tight tartan]

i really liked the stranger

[oblique mortar]

reall

that book was fantastic

[tired igloo]

hello guys can you recommend me some book? im looking for something chill and aesthetical. something similar to impatience of heart by stefan zweig

[livid remnant]

kafka on the shore is probably the best book i’ve ever read

i definitely recommend it too

[somber siren]

dude i just finished that like a month ago and it was honestly so friggin good

any other murakami reccs? i have also read norwegian wood and colourless tsukuru tazaki

[livid remnant]

ikk i was mind blown

[livid remnant]

i’ve read norwegian wood as well! i also recc after dark

[high talon]

I liked “What I Talk About When I Talk About Running”, I listened to it as an audiobook and finished it in like a day lol

Super relaxing

[livid remnant]

im reading 1Q84 and blind willow, sleeping woman rn

[high talon]

Obviously it’s more biographic but I think it’s nice and chill

[livid remnant]

o i have that but in norwegian, haven’t read it yet though

[high talon]

(Haven’t read any other Murakami besides Norwegian Wood fwiw)

[livid remnant]

norwegian wood was rly good! the ending was weird and confusing but so fitting

[somber siren]

only heard good things abt this

[somber siren]

jus looked into blind willow, sleeping woman and looks hella interesting

[livid remnant]

it’s rlyy good!

[somber siren]

seems like something i would really like tbh

[livid remnant]

it’s a ton of interesting n fun short stories

plus u can put it down after one story without loosing track, as they’re all unrelated to each other

[somber siren]

oohhh ive been needing something like that

[livid remnant]

just short memos to kill time n i find that rly nice

[somber siren]

tyty i will put it next on my tbr list

[high talon]

also it got me into running and I used to hate running so 👍

[livid remnant]

npp! i hope u like itt

[somber siren]

ive tried running sm lol maybe this will finally get me to like it lol

[livid remnant]

me too i’ll definitely read it soon

do yk any other authors similar to murakami that r also good? i wanna branch out more

[somber siren]

kafka? just getting into him myself but the metamorphosis was pretty swag

thats all ive read of him

[livid remnant]

ooo i’ve been wanting to read that

[winged pulsar]

If you're keen on Murakami's work, you might like Banana Yoshimoto's books

"Asleep" could be a good book to start 😳

[somber siren]

seems super cool, thank you!

[livid remnant]

i’ll look into that tyy!

[oblique sapphire]

finished 'Wind-up Bird Chronicle' off of someone in here's recommendation. I thought it was cool but bit xd random at times

[tired igloo]

I have read all three🥹

[dawn flame]

Omg you really read through all the incest??

[mortal atlas]

i found a book very interesting about philosophy and how now days we don´t see the "other" in others, we only see, and try to get as many "us" in our lifes as possible, ignoring the "other".
The book is called "The Expulsion of the Other: Society, Perception and Communication Today" From Byung-Chul Han, the autos stills alive and have a lot more books.

(srry if my english is not that good, it isn´t my main language lol)

[livid remnant]

i did… it was definitely pretty disturbing at times but i still really enjoyed the book overall

[livid remnant]

that sounds really interesting! i’ll check it out tysm!

[orchid ferry]

any recommendation about the matrix type books like the idea that we are all brainwashed some have realised it more like revolution against it or escaping it

and better be a story

[full edge]

1984 if you haven't read it

/fahrenheit 451

[orchid ferry]

yep i did

like is there any book have the same concept as the matrix

[full edge]

i've never read the manchurian candidate but people sya its good

[full edge]

i have never seen the matrix and honestly have 0 idea what the plot is lol

[full edge]

4.09 on goodreads sounds good to me if you haven't read it @orchid ferry

[orchid ferry]

its like we are controlled and we need to escape little close to 1984

[orchid ferry]

yep i didn't thx for the rec

[full edge]

reading the description the brainwashiness of the story is centred around sleeper agents that can be awoken to assassinate people

so if you're into that 🤷

first* published in 1959

pretty ancient

[orchid ferry]

damn that's already in the movie i really appreciate it

[dawn flame]

The Mazer Runner trilogy has a similar concept

[orchid ferry]

like in the movie

thx i will read it cuz i still believe book>>movie

[dawn flame]

oh the book has a VERY diffnt and more detailed plot. the movie was so lousy, it doesnt even explain whats happening

the book has better characters and is more brutal and has a proper convincing plot

[gaunt forge]

I liked the first two maze runner books

It got kinda boring after that

[dawn flame]

the majority of the third book book makes up for the boring 2nd half of the second book

[orchid ferry]

yep its always book>>>movie

[dawn flame]

https://tenor.com/view/gigachad-chad-gif-20773266

[gaunt forge]

I havent read them in a while but i enjoyed the first maze runner movie too

Idk about the second

[dawn flame]

samee. although it was a loose adaptation, it was great seeing the story on film

especially the Glade sets

[gaunt forge]

I did a school project on the movie when it came out

That was so long ago

I was 10 when it came out lmao

[dawn flame]

ohh a project noice

[dawn flame]

i saw the movie only a couple of years ago. but read the books as a kid

[gaunt forge]

I saw the movie before I read the book I think lol

I forget the general plot but I remember being shocked about the ending of the first movie

[dawn flame]

it was unexpected

but kind of satisfying too

cuz plot finally unravels

[gaunt forge]

I thought all the shots with the grievers were really good

Remember having nightmares about those things

[dawn flame]

but why did they make the grievers as spiders😭

[gaunt forge]

Idk lmao idk where they got the inspiration from

I looked like newt from the maze runner when I was little lmao

[dawn flame]

the director also worked in The Planet of the Apes series. he likes big jumpy animals lmao

[gaunt forge]

Did he really

[dawn flame]

[gaunt forge]

I never saw planet of the apes

[dawn flame]

i havent either

just looked up the director

[gaunt forge]

I just remember my dad showing me the YouTube clip from the movie of the monkey with the ak-47

I thought it was real

[dawn flame]

bro those scenes are trauma for kids

[gaunt forge]

That explains it

[dawn flame]

there this jail shown in the trailer which is run my chimps and holds humans as prisoners

[gaunt forge]

wtf lmao

I never saw that one

[orchid ferry]

i want to start in lovecraft series anyone know where should i start

[kindred willow]

Wikipedia

[idle cape]

My friend recommend me some works, like The Call of Cthulhu, Herbert West, The Temple, In the Vault, Whisperer in Darkness

[orchid ferry]

thx

[full edge]

anyone have a recommendation on how to take notes from nonfiction books

to remember the important stuff

[unique tulip]

annotate

use little sticky thingies idk what theyre called

i literakky always forget the plot and characters soits very useful

[full edge]

my friend owns a ereader and allegedly acquires his books from semi legal sources

[unique tulip]

oh yes i love pirating

i always pirate

[full edge]

well i wasn't gonna say that lol

[unique tulip]

i have little choice since not many books are available here

lot of censorship

[full edge]

do you like use notion or any platform like that to track the key takeaways from every chapter

i am usually a pen and paper person but keeping that organized with books is gonna be a nightmare

[unique tulip]

nah i mostly read stupid gay things so i dont bpther

[full edge]

understood lol

[unique tulip]

for philosopgy and stuff i get the real books and annotate

[gaunt forge]

I usually just use my brain to remember

[full edge]

my friend is only aquiring through semi legal sources

act broke stay rich

[unique tulip]

ok ryan dont be abliest

[gaunt forge]

True

[unique tulip]

real i have some fake copies

i have an oddly bright copy of the alchemist with lopsided print

rlly added to the experience

[gaunt forge]

They probably scanned the pages

[full edge]

my friend doesn't want to waste the paper printing it out and also doesn't want to carry a real ass book it is more convenient

to use the ereader

[unique tulip]

yeah der

def

[gaunt forge]

Der

Bro think he german

[unique tulip]

yeah but i feel like its such a beta move to use kindles and shit

[full edge]

my friend doesn't use a kindle

[unique tulip]

its comparable to a kindle

[full edge]

my friend says you are a hater

[unique tulip]

lmfao

[gaunt forge]

Is your friend you by any chance

[unique tulip]

sorry like imagine reading the tao te ching or something on a kindle

or ipad

[full edge]

sometimes you gotta talk to the realest guy you know 💯

[unique tulip]

😭 😭

[gaunt forge]

‼️‼️ go off king

I just pirate and use my ipad

[gleaming juniper]

reccomend me a book to read

[gleaming juniper]

Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers is a good one, it’s a light and gripping read.

[hot cobalt]

godbless

[modern zephyr]

Helooo

[pine wolf]

Just finished "A Fortunate Woman" by P Morland; would highly recommend to people who enjoy biographies. Long story short they're real life (altered for the sake of anonymity) stories about the patients that a countryside GP doctor interacts with, her experiences and her love for the countryside living. I'd recommend for those who like hearing people's stories and it has a nice grasp on the complexities of a variety of different people!

[quick oracle]

HeHi, has anyone read Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg Mckeown and if so what do you think of the book ?

*Hi

[pliant wolf]

Hey, what would you recommend reading for general knowledge?

[oblique mortar]

if you’re looking to build general knowledge than the general ‘best’ way of doing it that i’d recommend is simply going to a bookstore, heading to the nonfiction section and picking out something that catches your wye

[pliant wolf]

thanks !

[dawn flame]

can someone recommend anything similar to A Man Called Ove?? heartwarming and precious (ive read House in the Cerulean Sea)

[oblique mortar]

‘elanor oliphant is completely fine’ is quite similar, i would say

[dawn flame]

tyty

[orchid ferry]

1Q84 by Haruki Murakami, one of the best japanese books its even in my top 20 best books of all time i read its sperated in 3 books of enjoyment highly recommended

[eager needle]

omg thank you so much, it is now one of my favourites as well and I can’t wait to pick up the second one!! (sorry for the late reply I don’t check discord that much 😭)

[hollow yarrow]

does anyone know where I can find a pdf of unica zürn's books?

[modern zephyr]

Can anyone tell me which app is the best for reading books

[gleaming juniper]

Moon+ reader

[modern zephyr]

@gleaming juniper thank you 💕💕

[gleaming juniper]

@modern zephyr im happy i could be of help

[vital prawn]

Can someone suggest which books to start my reading journey(I don’t read books but I do read mangas and comics though)
List of books I own rn which one should I take to read first or you and other suggestions

1. Lord of the ring trilogy
2. Hobbit
3. Hardy boys(5book set)
4. The hunger games part 1
5. Nancy drew: bad times, big crimes
6. Goosebumps ( I have 4 books)
7. Relativity: the special and general theory

[orchid ferry]

i highly suggest to not read long books if you just started reading books i can suggest some like agatha christie books like Murder on the Orient Express
or goerge orwell books like animal farm

[vital prawn]

Will surely give it a try

[orchid ferry]

its everywhere in the internet

[vital prawn]

Hmm is it safe ?

@orchid ferry

[orchid ferry]

yep u can scan it in virus total to check

[vital prawn]

Ok thanks

[orchid ferry]

np

[ornate valve]

read the hobbit first, if you like the universe and are ready to plunge into Fantasy, it's a nice entry in the matter

[vital prawn]

Ok thanks

I have watched lotr

So it will surely help

[dawn flame]

Hunger Games is an easy read if you are just starting out. the language is contemporary so easier

[vital prawn]

ok thanks will try to read that too

[karmic leaf]

if you wanna some books of philosophy start from stoic books good books they build personality

[karmic leaf]

authors i recommend in sequence: seneca, epiteto, marco aurelio.

[dawn flame]

can you please recommend specific starter books on stoicism? i only know it as a concept, nothing too deep. where can i start?

[fleet panther]

Guys, I am struggling to find a free version of "The Oxford Handbook of Job Loss and Job Search". This might be the best existing book on how to actually get a job and I can't find it anywhere. Does someone have this book or knows how to get it?

[high talon]

Read Meditations

(From my personal experience of not knowing what stoicism was and then reading it)

[karmic leaf]

Meditations is the last one of the three authors

Start with seneca on the shortness of life

After epictetus the manual for living

Then meditations is chronological order

[high talon]

I haven’t gone through chronologically but I read meditations first and I liked it and it made sense 👍

I’d say the main thing is just to start reading something lol

[karmic leaf]

yes

[dawn flame]

okayy thank you

[dawn flame]

thank you ill check it out as well

[zealous comet]

Hi guys, I'm 18 and just started university this year. I never really read books in my life, except for some obliged school projects. So what are the best books for new readers? (rn i have the feeling of not reading much bcs the most books are boring in my opinion, u guys have to change that negative feeling of me!, bcs i know how much advantage u can get out of reading). ty

[visual gyro]

well depends there's a lot of book around there. Any subject or activities do you like?

[zealous comet]

lets say that I am open for everything, I want maybe those iconic books that most people know, the books that have high recognition and rating in the world of lecture, books that you HAVE to read once in your life according to most people

I think that first I have to read those books before i know what subjects i like to read

[visual gyro]

I have a book from the 1800s-1900s, and it is the sexiest book I have ever held in my life. For me at least in my opinion, it doesn't matter if the book is old or not unless is scientific stuff.

I would like to recommend Zen: The Art of Simple Living and Digital Minimalism by cal new port

That's my first book i read so yeah 😄

[ornate valve]

the thing is, you don't "have" to read anything, and many people claim to have read this or that book for clout, it doesn't make any sense. Reading is about knowledge but also pleasure, if you only read out of obligation, or fomo it's not going to be smth for you. And it's fine.
As for beginner maybe "classics" i would say "1984" and/ or "Animal Farm" by Orwell; The hobbit by Tolkien or Harry potter for that fantasy realm; Frankenstein 🤌 ;
for short books i always recommend "The old man who read love stories"- Sepulveda
-A room of one's own- Virginia Woolf
When breath becomes air- P. Kalanithi
Before the coffee gets cold- T. Kawaguchi
(my list is never ending sorry)

[tight tartan]

is there anything youve been interested in?

[zealous comet]

gonna check those out for sure, thanks!

[zealous comet]

i think its the best for me to taste a bit of everything so i can get to understand myself better

[visual gyro]

that's the beauty of reading 😄

[tight tartan]

yeah true but in order to build a bit of reading you have to take the path of least resistance, then you can go on to "out there" books

[zealous comet]

i just think for me it is gonna be the best way of getting into loving the reading is by going through some classics that the most people love and recognize as one of the best u know, i could be wrong just experimenting

[tight tartan]

yeah i get that lol and alot of classics will probably align with some of your interests?

the main thing is you are trying to enjoy reading? and a good way to start is to do stuff that interests? if you have extremely little interest in politics for example.. animal farm will be a strange pig power dynamic story to you.. i'm not sure reading outside of things you've thought about will aid you in your goal. but yes i almost exclusively read classics i love them so i am in support of what you are saying generally its just that i dont think you should start like that as a beginner.

that being said, one of my first few novels and i think my favorite book of all time is "to kill a mocking bird"

[kind jewel]

I’d recommend the book thief by Markus Zusak

[bleak marsh]

whats up guys, ya'll got any recommendations for textbooks to self study maths? im basically at beginners lvl

[unique tulip]

i can recommend you a good math channel that can help, he has videos on recommendations

[bleak marsh]

yes please:)

[unique tulip]

https://www.youtube.com/@TheMathSorcerer/featured

here u go

[bleak marsh]

thank you very much

[unique tulip]

ngl i havent watched a lot of his videos so im not totally sure how good he is but he def has some vids pertaining to independent studies and whatnot

youre welcome

[dawn bloom]

yes but old books can be boring for new readers, I think you should try modern popular books

[crude wagon]

I’d recommend Demon Copperhead!

By Barbara kingslover

[eternal cradle]

hi! i would really love to learn more about european history. does anyone know a book i could read about it? it doesn't have to cover the entire scope of european history. it could cover individual significant historical events in europe, like the nazi regime or perhaps stalinist russia, the entirety of ww1 and so on .. thank you very much!

[smoky crest]

Hope u found what ur searching for. Asking for a favor here I'm pretty much the same and would be grateful if u shared u books u got recommended or in mind

[drowsy karma]

Anyone know any good books about like math or compsci, not textbooks for learning but just something interesting

[versed galleon]

Are you looking for History books or historical fictions?

Historical fictions:

• Umberto Eco, The Name of the Rose, 1980 (with a movie adaptation): about tensions and polemics inside of the Catholic institution. It’s a crime novel that takes place in a monastery in medieval Italy.

• Charlotte Bousquet, Là où tombent les anges (Where angels fall), 2015: a 17 years old French girl is married to a man right before WW1. He leaves her to go to the front and she discovers free life and how women organise things in their husbands’ absence. But he comes back severely injured and cannot fit into civil society anymore. It’s the story of hopes and wounds during WW1 in France and of the secret tragedy that many households faced. I really liked it when I read it (and the author’s writing it beautiful), but I don’t know if it has an English version.

• Kressmann Taylor, Adress Unknown, 1938: it tells the story of two German men who started a business in the USA; one of them (Martin) comes back to Germany after the WW1 defeat, while the other (Max, a Jew) stays in the US. We follow their story through their letters, during two years. At first, Martin is super excited about a man named Htler who brings hope to Germans, but Max soon realises that things are not normal, as the treatment of Jew gets worse, and his friend slowly adheres to the Nazi ideology…

• Primo Levi, If This Is a Man, 1947: this book is not fiction; it’s the precious account of an Italian Jewish resistant deported to the Auschwitz concentration camp and his life there. It’s not always easy to read, but it’s really an important book.

• Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, The Gulag Archipelago, 1973: another important testimony, that shook Europe and foreign USRR partisans when it was published. Solzhenitsyn, a writer and dissident, explains the history of gulag and his own experience in these labour camps.

[versed galleon]

• Jacques Le Goff, The Birth of Europe, 2006: Le Goff is a famous French historian. This books goes back to the Middle Ages to try to identify the foundation of what we know as Europe. (a real history book)

• Erich Maria Remarque, _ All Quiet on the Western Front_, 1929: a 16 year old German boy enrolls in the German army to fight in WW1. Everyone is excited, until they see the horror of war… it’s a pacifist novel.

That’s it for my recommendations! I’m French so my choices and knowledge are biased (I don’t know much about Northern Europe) so I hope someone else will give their own!

[ornate valve]

I’ve been meaning to read almost all your recs 😄
I see Jacques Legoff and Umberto Ecco and that makes me happy ✨

[fresh sonnet]

why are y'all so fixated with european history?

[tribal vale]

Any books like 'Midnight Library' ??

[dawn flame]

House in the Cerulean Sea if youre looking for a wholesome read

[tribal vale]

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll definitely check it out 😊

[gleaming juniper]

Does anyone know any good self help books?

[gleaming juniper]

there are a lot self help books out there what kind are you looking for

[gleaming juniper]

Anything really,to help me control my emotions, how to deal with life challenge etc

[dawn flame]

Subtle Art of Not Giving a F might be a good starting read. Although its overhyped, it still manages to provide a sense of self-fulfillment

well, the bright orange cover is a pretty good reason itself to read it

[gleaming juniper]

Thank you very much!!

[gleaming juniper]

Think like a monk, Cant hurt me, Meditations by marcus arelius

[gleaming juniper]

Thank you!!!

[high talon]

+2 to meditations it’s amazing

[fallow compass]

I'm still reading and recommending these books.

• Atomic Habits by James Clear
• The Hating game by Sally thorne

[gleaming juniper]

I'll check it out thank you!!

[gleaming juniper]

can anyone recommend a happy and wholesome read?

[dawn flame]

A Man Called Ove by Frederick Backman

[cerulean lion]

Hello

What is the Difficulty level reading level for CRIME & PUNISHMENT by Fyodor Dostoevsky?

can a 15yr old such as myself read & understand it?

[peak path]

anyone can read it at any time. dont put any limits on yourself

[neat bane]

age doesn't really matter here, it depends on your own vocab! but go for it

[hearty kraken]

What book should I read to not misunderstand how humain learn things? So I can use it as a preference to learn stuff faster.

[tacit fog]

yo guys I just picked up a kindle like a month ago and I still haven't read a full book, you guys got any good book recommendations?

I want to get smarter

I also want to be more articulate when speaking to people and have a vast amount of knowledge

[dawn flame]

if youve just started reading, then non fictions or 'books to make one smarter' can be tough to complete. so choose a non fiction which appeals to you the most, some book youll be motivated to complete

and also try customizing your kindle font and layout and stuff to make it look more inviting and easy to read

[tacit fog]

that sounds like the way to go, thanks!

[gleaming juniper]

Suggest me good books

Like real good and interesting

[signal junco]

The wisdom of psychopaths - Kevin Dutton

[signal junco]

If you like non fiction

[gleaming juniper]

I want beginner ones

I want beginner one tho

[peak path]

valid, but theres no definition of smart. to 'get smarter' isnt a clear goal. define what you specifically want to achieve first

also define some interests of yours that might correlate w/ that goal. for ex; i really love psychology--crime & punishment has exactly that + helps to deepen my knowledge of life. that way, it doesnt feel like a chore for me to read

[charred abyss]

anyone read any Milan Kundera?

[dawn flame]

What would be a better first read, Kafka on the Shore or Norwegian Wood? I haven't read any Murakami before

[high talon]

I read Norwegian Wood as my first Murakami and I rly liked it

I haven’t read Kafka though

[dawn flame]

okay tyy

[hearty kraken]

What book should I read to improve my essay writing?

[granite flax]

does anyone have books that are similar in content to snowden's "permanent record" or manning's "readme.txt"?

[normal wing]

search alternatives u fill find plenty

[gleaming juniper]

Does anyone know any good and easy to understand classical literature to get started.

[gleaming juniper]

@mossy pike u there

[mossy pike]

??!

[cobalt cosmos]

kafka is like the best fiction book ive ever read

[high talon]

I’ve heard it’s amazing

It’s on my list for sure

[brittle mesa]

Okay so I started reading shatter me series : fiction and I have completed two book shatter me and then destroy me, I actually don't know the correct order of it so if someone have read it and have knowledge about it pls consider this I actually liked it so I'm so curious to start another one

[gleaming juniper]

What genre are they

[dawn flame]

YA fantasy

[gleaming juniper]

What is the story about

[brittle mesa]

Dystopian science romance fiction

[gleaming juniper]

Ohh ohh I'm interested, what is the story about

[brittle mesa]

A girl who's touch is lethal

[half parcel]

I've recently read "from zero to sold" book. It is basically a story of a guy who created his own bootstrapped saas with no money and in 2 years sold for millions.
It is really inspiring and has tons of advice.

[elfin hornet]

When will the next live be?

In Youtube

[green notch]

Any books yall recommend for discipline?

[gleaming juniper]

atomic habits

[ocean spire]

Deep Work

[pale pawn]

Yesterday i found out about a guy that finished a university cs course in less than a year, learned several languages and other stuff, he wrote a book about his learning methods called ultralearning

I started reading it today

Maybe it would be helpful to some of you

The guy is called scott young

[small helm]

hi guys, can someone recommend me a good cookbook?

[quartz pewter]

the book is p good and provides more actionable advice compared to most other self-help books

[pale pawn]

Greg doucette anabolic cook book 🗿

Buy it NOW

No don't do it, it was for the meme

[runic orchid]

Any self helf/philosophy book rec?

[high talon]

Meditations

[ocean spire]

https://open.spotify.com/track/25N9PiAQnH5CxjKIa58MaN?si=66cfccb30f134af8

I could dress in black and read Camus

[copper stone]

Has anyone read "Elements of Programming Interviews"?

[loud shadow]

What book you guys recommend for getting a better vocabulary to be able to speak ideas clearly?

[glossy obsidian]

Hello, i want to learn more about old civilizations and how they organise, when did they live, where, etc. what would you reccomend?

[dawn flame]

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari. although its not specifically around old civilizations, but it explains them well along with human history

its the book for the currently ongoing book club in the server as well, check #book-club-calendar

[glossy obsidian]

oh thank you, im gonna have a look at it

[gleaming juniper]

anyone have good self improvement books i want to try read something about improving my money , mental well being and physical health instead of just watching yt vids on it 🙂

[dawn flame]

Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel explains fincancial thinking and habit-building quite well

[gleaming juniper]

tysm dude

[runic orchid]

Thanks would def try

[half parcel]

Zero to sold. It is about developing a small bootsrapped SaaS in the niche and then sell it. Pretty good book, tons of practical stuff.

[gentle mica]

Debt the first 5000 years by david graeber

[ocean spire]

thoughts on The Magic Of Thinking Big?

[versed galleon]

I’m so sorry I didn’t reply 😭 that makes me glad! :D hope you’ll have a good time reading them :)

[versed galleon]

A friend gave me The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz and told me it changed her life and her way of thinking and seeing things.

[gleaming juniper]

tysm man

[gleaming juniper]

Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Goes into the explanation of the flow state and why it is important for a good life.

[edgy crane]

Are there any reading strategies that help improve reading speed? Or is it just years of practice?

[wide hatch]

personally i've found the thing that makes the biggest difference is just removing distractions. if i keep getting distracted and have to read everything twice or three times, that's the biggest drain on my speed

[coral junco]

I try to read in phrases/sentence chunks rather than individual words for better comprehension and speed. Building a reading habit also helps; It's easier to read more smoothly when you read constantly than after long breaks. ((I hope this helps :3))

[half parcel]

one of the best books ever)

[half parcel]

i think in kindle mobile app there is a feature speed reading or something like that where the words are presented one by one. you can increase the speed in number of words per minute. it is very intensive though and requires a strong focus

[violet slate]

Is anyone familiar with this book - “ The way of the superior man” ?

If yes, how is it?

[livid hull]

Hey there, can you make a website suggestion on where I can find free books?

[modest prairie]

permanent record is so annoying, i’ve stopped at the beginning of the book because he is speaking of his childhood in a very very specified and detailed way

maybe i’m dumb for stopping now

but like, im here to know how and why he leaked these documents, how did he get here, not from what family her mother is from

[granite flax]

im somewhere at the end/middle of the book, i cant say i disagree, but 80% of details from his childhood are unnecessary and mostly unrelated to the rest of the book

[barren bolt]

Can you guys recommend me some books which is similar to "the running man" Or "and then there were none "

[dawn flame]

Nothing beats And Then There Were None

[true arch]

does anyone know if i should get the book misery by stephen king?

[full gale]

The silent patient
A good girls guide to murder

[gaunt pond]

.

[ocean spire]

Just finished ''Your Brain On Porn'', really valuable informations on how the rewarding circuit of the brain works.
highly recommended if you are struggling with any kind of addiction.

''Stolen Focus'' next

[languid citrus]

reading it right now, fully agree it’s really insightful. I listened to a podcast from huberman about how dopamine functions which is also really valuable

[wicked dust]

Hi! I'm looking for a book about education systems around the world

Montessori, homeschooling. Education system in USA or in Finland etc.

Any recommendations?

Pls ping me

[hybrid rain]

Helmos! As part of my homework survey, I've created this form to ask readers what books and book genres do you like the most!
Your response would be a big help for me! Thanks. It takes around 54 seconds to fill
Click here to take the survey - https://forms.gle/8AmU97TTgNCyF2ZKA

[bright quiver]

anybody have any book recommendations? i wanna try reading more this year :] my favorite genres are horror, thrillers, and romance. however, i’m willing to read other genres too :D

[ocean spire]

The Picture of Dorian Gray.

[brisk abyss]

The Woman in the Dunes by Kobo Abe

[gaunt pond]

read carmilla

[devout lotus]

The Stranger, by Albert Camus. It is both a thriller novel and a philosophical essay, it's mind blowing and life changing

[bright quiver]

thank u all !!

[quiet solstice]

Hello everyone, Iam searching a book about discipline….
Any ideas/ recommendations.

Thanks in advance.

[obsidian solar]

The little book of stoicism is good

[modern zephyr]

Hello guys were can I find audio books

[quiet solstice]

Hello u can find sometimes audio books. on
YouTube
Spotify.

[modern zephyr]

Thank you ❤️

[mellow needle]

okay I need some opinions. Why is 48 laws of power so feared by many people who read it

[mystic crescent]

I haven't read the book. That being said, My reasoning is the 2 words in the title, "laws" & "power", have a part to play in it

[harsh palm]

i’ve started reading it, it might be because it presents some advices who could potentially make you a sociopath

[mellow needle]

hmmm alright that does make sense. I'll give it a go to see if I become one or not

joking of course

[harsh palm]

keep me updated on your opinion about it! i’m finding it fascinating but not really applicable in real life unless you’re a robot

[mellow needle]

can I add you then to keep you updated of course

[harsh palm]

sure

[crude wagon]

The Troop by Nick cutter is good

It’s a classic mystery/thriller, with a 4.5 star rating

[gritty helm]

web scraping with python is a great book

[scarlet gorge]

read The Wall Speaks

[glossy hound]

Im reading The Martian by Andy Weir, I've seen the movie before, but it doesn't spoil the experience. It's a very good story. Wondering if Arthemis (a newer book by Andy) is also good

[dawn flame]

Artemis is nowhere close to The Martian. People wonder why he got the book published. I'd say skip Artemis and rather read Project Hail Mary after Martian. Hail Mary even trumps the Martian

[hollow moon]

Can anyone recommend me some ‘cyberpunk’ scifi books? I liked books like “do android dream of electric sheep”, Asimov’s robot series, and anything really by william gibson

[zinc crescent]

Neuromancer by William Gibson. Considered a seminal work in the cyberpunk genre, this novel is about a washed-up computer hacker who gets involved in a dangerous conspiracy. It coined the term "cyberspace" and explores themes of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and corporate control.
Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson. its a fast-paced and highly imaginative novel combines elements of cyberpunk and virtual reality. It delves into a dystopian future where hackers, virtual worlds, and corporate power collide.

Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan, its a set in a future where consciousness can be transferred to different bodies, this noir-inspired cyberpunk novel follows a former soldier turned investigator who is hired to solve a murder. It explores themes of identity, technology, and class divisions.
The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. This novel combines cyberpunk and postcyberpunk elements and takes place in a future world where nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, and societal divisions play central roles. It follows a young girl who receives an interactive book that changes her life

Mirrorshades: The Cyberpunk Anthology edited by Bruce Sterling. If you're interested in a collection of short stories, "Mirrorshades" is a good choice. It features stories from various authors, including William Gibson, Bruce Sterling, and Rudy Rucker, offering a diverse range of cyberpunk visions.
Hardwired by Walter Jon Williams. its set in a dystopian future where megacorporations control society, this novel follows a mercenary who becomes embroiled in a high-stakes conflict between rival factions. It features high-tech warfare, hackers, and a gritty atmosphere

[slender chasm]

Yo anyone got books for aerospace, preferably non-fiction, I'm a beginner and I need it for a presentation

[zinc crescent]

• introduction to Flight by John D. Anderson Jr.
  This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the principles of flight, aerodynamics, and aircraft performance. It covers the fundamental concepts of aerospace engineering and is widely used as a textbook.
• Fundamentals of Aerodynamics by John D. Anderson Jr.
  Another highly regarded book by Anderson, it focuses specifically on aerodynamics and provides a solid foundation for understanding the behavior of aircraft in flight.
• Aircraft Systems: Mechanical, Electrical, and Avionics Subsystems Integration by Ian Moir and Allan Seabridge
  This book explores the various subsystems of an aircraft, including mechanical, electrical, and avionics systems. It offers an overview of how these systems work together to ensure the safe operation of an aircraft.
• Introduction to Space Flight by Francis J. Hale
  This book provides an introduction to space exploration, covering topics such as rocketry, orbital mechanics, space missions, and the challenges of space travel. It offers a broad perspective on the field of space flight.
• Rocket Propulsion Elements by George P. Sutton and Oscar Biblarz
  If you're specifically interested in rocket propulsion, this book is an excellent resource. It covers the principles of rocket propulsion, including propulsion systems, rocket engine components, and performance analysis.
• Understanding Space: An Introduction to Astronautics by Jerry Jon Sellers et al
  This book offers a comprehensive introduction to astronautics, covering topics such as the space environment, orbital mechanics, rocket propulsion, space mission design, and spacecraft subsystems.

[slender chasm]

what a guy, very much appreciated

[hollow moon]

lmao chatgpt answers

[gleaming juniper]

Yo guys i want some books about manipulation, do u have any recommendations?

[knotty tide]

Art of Seduction is the best one in this.

[gleaming juniper]

okayy thank uu

[zinc crescent]

gotta help when i can

[vivid urchin]

I’m under the impression people think it promotes dark triad personality types or is straight up manipulation. It makes me want to read it just to see what the controversy is about.

[desert briar]

[mellow needle]

I started reading it and it doesn't seem as bad as people say it is
not yet
I understand most of the concepts but also see the manipulation factor behind these laws

[merry cloak]

I don't really read that much, but I want to start and maybe make a habit out of it (better than spending time on social media)
I'm 21 yo, in university, Europe
Does anyone have any early recommendations? Books that I could start with maybe (any genre is welcome)

[zinc crescent]

for fiction, u can try
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
its about exploring themes of racism and injustice through the eyes of a young girl in the American South.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
its a tale of wealth, love, and disillusionment set in 1920s America.

for mystery or thriller, u can try
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
its a psychological thriller with unexpected twists and turns that keep you engaged until the very end.
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
A classic murder mystery that takes place on a secluded island.

for science fiction/fantasy, u can try
Dune by Frank Herbert
its an epic science fiction novel set in a distant future with political intrigue, ecological themes, and complex characters.
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
A science fiction novel about a young boy trained to lead Earth's defense against an alien invasion.

for non fiction, u can try
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
A captivating account of the history and impact of the HeLa cell line on medical research.
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
An insightful book about introversion and the strengths of introverted individuals.

[merry cloak]

Thank you

[open spoke]

The Call of the Wild is so good

[ocean spire]

just finished Deep Work. Pretty valuable.

[pastel remnant]

hey guys so I was wondering what would be the best e reader better. I trying to find a small one to take around to just read books on, however I have no experience with any what's so ever

[real torrent]

Just finished "Building a Second Brain" by Tiago Forte. Anyone read it?

[high talon]

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5633118637

would recommend to everyone in here

[tiny mural]

Kindle or inkpalm 5

[pastel remnant]

thank you

I'll take a look

[orchid ferry]

james made a video about it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La5DZYOVRqg&t=29s&pp=ygUIanZzY2hvbHo%3D&ab_channel=jvscholz

and he made a link for all the info u will need

https://jvscholz.com/blog/pocket_ereaders.html

[valid palm]

can someon recommend o level physics and chemisty textbooks

[zinc crescent]

for O Level Physics Textbooks
u can try Physics Matters by Charles Chew and Chow Siew Foong
This txb is widely used and provides a clear explanation of physics concepts with practical examples and exercises to reinforce learning.
Cambridge O Level Physics by David Sang, Graham Jones, and Gurinder Chadha
Published by Cambridge University Press, this txb follows the O Level Physics syllabus closely and offers comprehensive coverage of the subject

for O Level Chemistry Textbooks
Chemistry Matters by Tan Yin Toon and Chen Ling Kwong
Like its physics counterpart, this textbook is well-structured and presents chemistry concepts in a student-friendly manner. It includes helpful illustrations and practice questions.
Cambridge O Level Chemistry by Bryan Earl and Doug Wilford
Also published by Cambridge University Press, this textbook aligns with the O Level Chemistry syllabus and offers in-depth coverage of chemistry topics.

[stuck tapir]

Robert Greene himself has claimed himself to have been a naive and agreeable person when he entered the game of power and dominance
So he himself has said that he wrote the book to educate the same naive and agreeable type of people (like he once was) about the laws of power that are used in the world.
He's sharing the unpleasant lessons he learned about the power game so that other people can defend themselves and understand what goes on when you deal with people in the real world where it's a game of power and dominance.
It's a book to understand how people mess with you and manipulate you
So that's kinda why people think he's an evil guy who promotes evil ideas through an evil book like the 48 laws of power.
But really he's just exposing the bitter truth about the crap that goes on in the world.

[stuck tapir]

Read my msg above

Btw I got this from Robert's talk with Jordan Peterson

He also explains stuff in yt shorts

So that's where I got it from

[valid palm]

Ok,I will try to learn from these thank you.

[crude wagon]

People should read Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, it’s actually really good

[stuck tapir]

https://youtube.com/shorts/rAucPLzQGKA?feature=share

[digital axle]

Anyone read kafka on the shore?

[mellow needle]

oh wow thanks I didn't know that
so this book should be perfect for me xD

[dusty bobcat]

I did, such a touching book, it reflects me pretty well

[loud viper]

Currently reading Peak, really good so far. Too early on to compare it with Mastery by George Leonard, but the concept of mental representations is helpful

My goal is to apply the insights onto iOS Development / Swift programming

[gleaming juniper]

peak is peak

[loud viper]

factsssss 😁

[cerulean mango]

Guys I was thinking of writing a book, a fiction with a psychological approach, i would love to hear your opinions. So feel free critisize me brutally, thank youu

[gleaming juniper]

It's soo good ngl, the fact that I could relate to it all is crazy tho

[quasi sparrow]

it's good. but I just wanna add one thing, the sentences felt complicated. the last page was fine but the first few pages. it was a lot of phrases separated by commas which made it difficult to continue reading. but hey it could just be me. maybe I read differently than this. but the layout, the connection, and even the phrases were beautiful.

[cerulean mango]

thank you so much, relatibility is essential for me

[cerulean mango]

I see your point I sometimes tend to overdo but I also don't want it to become like the every other fiction out there, also I wonder would you consider yourself who reads a lot and familiar with complex concepts etc. I am trying to understand what would it look like from the perspective of an average reader

[quasi sparrow]

It's a very nice thing that you write the way you do. it speaks quality. but if I was writing something I would want everybody to feel comfortable without degrading my writing style. write the way you do, but just break it down a little. instead of one line, just write two. not four because it would make the text lengthy, boring and skippable. and I'm not saying do this everywhere, but at some places to break the continuation down.

[cerulean mango]

I guess I can keep writing it the way it is in key moments like this but for other parts will simplify the overall , thank you for giving time and thought on this matter, it means a lot to me ❤️

[quasi sparrow]

keep going and growing love❤️

[gentle warren]

Hey guys

I have question for you guys

I am looking for a novel that is fluent

Is there any reccomandations?

[zinc crescent]

do u mean smooth and engaging writing style?

[gleaming juniper]

Has anyone read the house of leaves

[gleaming juniper]

I want to tidy up my life (im a student rn) its quite messy and foggy here and I have forgotten the way of responsibility? Book Recommendation for a start pls. ty

[gleaming juniper]

Can't hurt me

[gentle warren]

Yeah like that

[zinc crescent]

@gentle warren
u can try the classic one, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee . it has a compelling story and well-developed characters.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. it has elegant and witty writing, making this romantic novel a delightful read.

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. its known for its lyrical prose and vivid descriptions, this novel is a masterpiece of modern American literature.

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. its a magical tale with lush and atmospheric writing.

[zinc crescent]

If you want to tidy up your life and get back on the responsibility track as a student, I highly recommend checking out The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. It's a classic self-help book that gives you practical tips to level up your personal effectiveness. Covey shares 7 habits that can totally change your life for the better. From being proactive and setting goals to managing time like a pro and improving communication, this book has got you covered. It's an awesome starting point to get your life back on track and achieve some serious growth!

[gleaming juniper]

How is the wind up bird chronicle and rat series something like that by murakami

[zinc crescent]

Both The WindUp Bird Chronicle and the Ratseries (Trilogy of the Rat) are fiction works by Haruki Murakami, but they're different stories. The WindUp Bird Chronicle follows a man searching for his missing wife with surreal elements. The Rat series has three novels with interconnected characters and mystery. Both explore identity and meaning in unique ways.

[gleaming juniper]

Are they worth reading, are they good like his other novels so far i have read kafka on the shore, Norwegian woods, after dark, 1q84 i liked all of them they had a cool world to get lost in but I'm thinking is it the same with these 2 as well or not

[zinc crescent]

If you loved Murakami's other novels, you'll likely enjoy The Wind-Up Bird Chronicleand the Rat series too. They have his signature style of blending realism and surrealism, offering captivating and imaginative worlds.

[gleaming juniper]

Okay thanks I'll finish the count of Monte Cristo then I'll start with the wind up bird chronicle and the rat series and also i was listening to your le kpop playlist it was really good.

[zinc crescent]

omg that was random HAHAHAHAHA but thank u! i just add some of my favourites inside

[gleaming juniper]

Haha i just listened to, do not touch and marshmallow and they instantly became my fav as well

[atomic yacht]

hi! can someone recommend me some dystopia books? i recently read fahrenheit 451 (loved it!) and i'm reading Scythe Arc, but i wanted to read a few more ahah

[mighty gate]

I suggest reading George Orwell's books 1984 & animal farm , those are very famous so u might have already read them

Also , u might like Russian & French literature as well .

[mighty gate]

Btw , love ur profile pic ( Carlos Sainz on tomato mode hhh)

[opaque verge]

books for c++ with OOP?

[quartz pewter]

beginner: anything by no starch press; intermediate: anything by O'Reilly; advanced: idk lmao

[mild flint]

the only language with a book guide https://stackoverflow.com/questions/388242/the-definitive-c-book-guide-and-list

[atomic yacht]

1984 is on my wish list eheh. but ive never heard about animal farm. thank you :)

[atomic yacht]

yes! xD

[mighty gate]

It's very simply written & u can finish on one seating

[mighty gate]

Ofc!!

[zinc crescent]

as Malak mentioned, 1984 by george!
and also, Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley, its set in a future society where people are engineered and conditioned for conformity and pleasure, raising questions about freedom and individuality.

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. its a chilling tale of a theocratic society where women are subjugated, and a woman's role is solely for reproduction.

Divergent by Veronica Roth. In a divided society, people are grouped based on their dominant traits, and one girl discovers she doesn't fit neatly into any category.

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel . its set in a post-apocalyptic world where a deadly pandemic has decimated civilization, the story weaves together multiple characters and timelines.

The Giver by Lois Lowry. In a seemingly utopian society, a boy is chosen to learn the hidden truth behind their seemingly perfect world.

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro . Follows the lives of three friends in a boarding school with a dark secret that challenges the idea of humanity and morality.

Wool by Hugh Howey. In a dystopian underground society, people are forced to live in silos, and one woman begins to question their reality.

[atomic yacht]

woah! thank you :D

[ornate valve]

-> The house in the Cerulean sea -T.J. Klune
perfect summer read

[tacit fog]

I was just gonna ask for a fun book to read, appreciate it 🙏

also hi

[mighty gate]

I forgot to mention the "chatter me "serie & hunger games

[atomic yacht]

i read the first book of shatter me series and i didnt like it at all. ive heard about hunger games, got to add it to my wish list :)

[mighty gate]

Haven't read the shatter me serie yet but I heard it's a dystopian ya fantasy and a lot of people recommended it to me , I am still hesitant about reading it since it contains some romance and that's not something I enjoy tbh

[atomic yacht]

i was expecting a good dystopian book, but the story is 80% romance, and a really weird one. also, the writting is really basic, so i didnt enjoy it at all

[gleaming juniper]

Hey, did someone read “A mind for Numbers” from Barbara Oakley?

[nocturne harness]

does anyone have miyamoto musashi's the way of the warrior book's pdf ?

[mighty gate]

I've listened to some her lectures about learning , they were brilliant so i'm guessing it would be a good book if u're keen on maths and science.

[orchid ferry]

purple cow by seth godin good book that guides you to make the right decisions

[ocean night]

Red Rising series is pretty good

[atomic yacht]

thank you! :)

[vagrant arch]

ti

[timber aurora]

Hello, I am super new to reading, as I wanted to change my habits of using YouTube, I wanted a book which can distract me from it, I think I like fiction more, Idk much but from what I have researched "The Alchemist" seems to be a popular choice, are there some other interesting options too? suggestions would be appreciated

Thank you :)

[hushed widget]

Hey waffles, I recommend "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka. It's a great book to start with, and it's also really addictive, haha

[timber aurora]

thank you so much for the suggestion, here's what I think
I read some reviews about it on Amazon/YouTube and I get it must a very good book, but I am not in a mood of reading a deep dark thought/ books harder to understand
I am looking for more kind of good vibes, or fun story, like Harry Potter

I have found another book though, and I kinda like it
It's "people we meet in vacation"
It's a romance fiction
Edit : it's an friends to lover plot

Any thoughts?

[hushed widget]

Oh, I haven't actually read it, but it's got good reviews on Goodreads. So, yeah, I guess it's a cool choice!

[timber aurora]

Oh so you see reviews from goodreads?

Never heard of the website but tq

It might be helpful for me to search a lil bit

[hushed widget]

Yeah, I usually check out reviews on Goodreads or YouTube. They haven't let me down yet, haha.

[hushed widget]

Goodreads is cool because you can write reviews and see the scores other people have given. It also suggests books based on your tastes, and there are communities too.

[timber aurora]

Yea, just created an account and was wandering around

again thanks

[hybrid ravine]

Hey! A bookworm here. I am glad you read harry potter. Its definitely a book i would read over and over again. I was about to suggest it to you, before i read your whole message haha.
Some other suggestions i would give you are:
The six of crows (both of the books are fantastic read), Convenience store woman, Percy Jackson series, Maze runner, You can always try Agatha christie's books. Specially her Dectective Poirot ones. So good! You can check out other Emily Henry's books. I also read "people we meet on vacation" and really adored it. Some more books: The hunger games, An ember in the ashes, The hate you give, Everything everything, To All the Boys I've Loved Before, Good Girl's Guide to Murder ( wasnt my cup of tea, but ik alot of ppl who loved it), Divergent, Five feet apart, Howl's moving castle, Little Women, Anne of green gables , Miss Peregrines Home For Peculiar Children, Diary of a younger girl (Anne frank), School for good and evil ( by Soman Chainani), Eleanor & Park.
OK. HAHA thats all for now. As you can see, reading and recommending books are kinda my passion. Lol. So here is a overwhelming amount of book recs. Good luck!

But, for now thats all i can remember that fits in your wanted suggestions ahah! If i remember later on, i might rec some more. (edit, right after i wrote this i remembered much more so wrote those down too xD enjoy!)

Its a mix of very different genre, so maybe that would help you see what types you would like to read more

[timber aurora]

just a misunderstanding, I haven't read Harry Potter but watched it's movie
So kinda know which story it follows, so I just named it 😅
Sorry

And for the suggestions
Thank you very much!!
I just ordered "people we meet on vacation"
It seemed a fun, easy book to read for me as a beginnier which will keep it engaging for me

I have noted down other books too! They are on my list once I finish people owe meet on vacation

[zinc crescent]

It's awesome that you're looking to switch up your habits and dive into reading, The Alchemist is a fantastic choice, full of adventure and life lessons. If you're into fiction, maybe there are more great options out there to explore. Or if you're up for a classic, The Great Gatsby is a captivating tale of the Jazz Age. If you're into mystery and suspense, Gone Girl will keep you hooked till the last page. These are just a few but the reading world has something for everyone.

[hybrid ravine]

Oh no worries. Why should you be sorry? Lol, It's all good. Tho I would say if you decide to read harry Potter, you are in for a ride. It's so good. If you have watched the movie, well just so you know movies are not even half as good as the book =~=

And you are very welcome!! If you need more recs, you can ask me again! But it's really great to hear you put my recs to your tbr! Hope you have a good time with those haha

Enjoy people we meet on vacation, such a good book to lighten up the heart.
(Ps, the alchemist is a great book too. Hope you would give it a chance when you feel it!)

[hybrid ravine]

Oh gone girl is great! I haven't read the great gatsby tho, maybe I will add it to my own tbr.

[loud trellis]

I advise you not to limit your reading to novels only, try to read a non-fiction book and a fiction book at the same time, because reading only novels does not bring as much benefit as non-fiction books. When I started reading, three years ago, I only read novels, but a month ago I was in the middle of a novel, and when I finished it, I felt that I no longer wanted to read more novels and that I wanted to change and read non-fiction books and I regretted not having tried it before because it was really fun and useful

[loud trellis]

I am one of the people who read Harry Potter and did not watch it, and I remember that this experience was very enjoyable

[timber aurora]

I see, tq for the tip
I will keep it in mind!!

[timber aurora]

tq for the recommendation!! Added to my list

[timber aurora]

thx haha

[hybrid ravine]

Indeed. it was an adventure for me too

[empty lake]

hello everyone! can you give me the recommended book list for IELTS test? thankss!

[void cosmos]

you can use "The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS" and other cambridge books like the mock tests from 11 to 17 (be careful if its general or academic), u can also check cambridge's website and choose the books that u think will be useful for you
if you can't find just dm me @empty lake

[zinc crescent]

The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS. It's like the IELTS bible, packed with practice tests and tips from the pros.

Barron's IELTS Superpack. This one's a combo deal with a book and audio CDs, giving you a solid rundown of the whole test.

IELTS Trainerby Cambridge English. offers practice tests and some slick strategies.
or others like Target Band 7 by Simone Braverman.
Vocabulary for IELTS by Pauline Cullen.
Ace the IELTS by Simone Braverman.
Collins Vocabulary for IELT. Cambridge Vocabulary
Writing for IELTS by Sam McCarter
Speaking for IELTS by Karen Kovacs

[empty lake]

aaa, okayy thankss!!

[empty lake]

okaayy, thankss!!

[idle cape]

Yo, guys. Any good recs for Java lang books?

[zinc crescent]

Java: The Complete Reference by Herbert Schildt. it covers everything from the basics to more advanced topics. It's a classic for Java learners.

Effective Java by Joshua Bloch. its a Java guru's guide to writing better code. It's filled with tips, tricks, and best practices.

Head First Java by Kathy Sierra and Bert Bates. If you're into interactive learning, this book uses a fun and visual approach to teach Java concepts.

Java Concurrency in Practice by Brian Goetz. If you're diving into multi-threading and concurrency, then this book is more suitable. It's all about writing reliable and performant concurrent Java programs.

"Thinking in Java" by Bruce Eckel. it has clear explanations and deep insights into Java's core concepts.

Java How to Program by Paul Deitel and Harvey Deitel. it takes a hands on approach with lots of examples, making it great for beginners.

Java: A Beginner's Guide by Herbert Schildt. excellent for those starting from scratch.

[idle cape]

Thanks a lot!

[clever goblet]

is there any books yall recomend..idm any

as long is in english haha

[eager dune]

fahrenheit 451

[mighty gate]

The midnight library
Devil in ohio
The prophet
Percy Jackson
Watched

[zinc crescent]

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. A classic novel that addresses issues of racism and moral growth through the eyes of a young girl.

1984 by George Orwell: A novel that explores themes of surveillance, government control, and individuality.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. A timeless romance novel with a touch of social commentary and wit.

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. A novel that follows a teenager's journey of self-discovery and rebellion.

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.A philosophical novel that follows a shepherd's quest for his personal legend.

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green: A heartfelt young adult novel about two teenagers who meet and fall in love while dealing with serious illnesses.

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. A mystery thriller that follows a symbologist as he unravels a complex puzzle.

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. A psychological thriller that delves into the mysterious disappearance of a woman.

[gusty marten]

The Kite Runner.

[clever goblet]

to kill a mockingbird is actually really good:))

[gleaming juniper]

does anyone got any cool dystpoias?

also some really good Horror books? >;)

thanks 🙂

[mighty gate]

Stephen King books >>>>

[gleaming juniper]

Verity by Colleen Hoover

[zinc crescent]

for dystopoias u can try
1984 by George Orwell
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

[zinc crescent]

for horror, like malak suggested, u can try the shining or it, both by stephen king
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno Garcia
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

[gleaming juniper]

Ye

[gleaming juniper]

Thank you much

[clever goblet]

ooo will check it out

[tired pebble]

Surely you're joking mr feynman is one the best books i have read

You might wanna check ti our

[dark siren]

guys

any recommendations on books related to art?

[unborn vapor]

Guys I really need buddhist books recommendation

[zinc crescent]

The Story of Art by E.H. Gombrich. this book is abt the overview of art history, making it a great starting point for understanding the evolution of artistic styles and movements.

Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon. This book is abt creative advice and insights, encouraging readers to embrace inspiration and find their own unique artistic voice.

The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. this is a popular book abt creativity and self-discovery, it's a great resource for overcoming creative blocks and nurturing your artistic spirit.

Color: A Natural History of the Palette by Victoria Finlay. its abt the history of colors and pigments, exploring how they have shaped art and culture throughout time.

Ways of Seeing by John Berger. this book is abt how we perceive art and images, providing a new perspective on visual culture.

Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking by David Bayles and Ted Orland. this book is abt psychological and emotional challenges that artists face, and find encouragement to overcome them.

The Creative's Guide to Starting a Business: How to turn your talent into a career" by Harriet Kelsall. this books is for how ppl want to turn art into a business, it offers practical advice on the business side of artistry.

Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson. this book has insights into Leonardo's multifaceted genius.

The Hare with Amber Eyes: A Hidden Inheritance by Edmund de Waal. While not solely focused on art, this book explores the journey of a collection of miniature Japanese sculptures, revealing stories of art and history.

[mighty gate]

Haemin sunim books : the things u can only see when u slow down , love for imperfect things

[dark siren]

thanks

[flat mulch]

Yo!, guys can anybody recommend which book should I refer to learn python from scratch . BTW I bought python crash course by eric matthes , is it good? It seems , it only contain basics afterwards from which book should I continue? (you guys might think that people online teach better and for foc but I need a physical copy to refer to and to learn from it) (moonlight u may ans pls)

[zinc crescent]

HAHAHHA NOT U CALLING ME OUT 😭
heres what i found online
Python Crash Course by Eric Matthes is actually a great choice for learning Python from scratch. It's has clear explanations and hands on exercises. It covers the basics.
for physical copy : Automate the Boring Stuff with Python by Al Sweigart. it focus on practical uses of Python and teaches you how to automate tasks. It's a great next step after mastering the basics.
Learning Python by Mark Lutz This book gives a comprehensive look at the language, going beyond the basics and getting into more advanced topics.
Python Cookbook by David Beazley and Brian K. Jones. it is also more suitable after learning the basics , it provides a collection of practical recipes and solutions to common programming challenges.
Fluent Python by Luciano Ramalho. If you're looking to really deepen your understanding of Python, this book is more suitable.

[tired venture]

Hey, i would really like to practice studying more, and i am therefore thinking about material to practice studying with. My main interest in this would then be to study about study methods, to learn how to study the most efficient way possible. Could you guys then recommend me some books, websites or simmilar material to read, watch and learn from?

[zinc crescent]

for books, u can try Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, Mark A. McDaniel. is about research based techniques for retaining information and enhancing long term learning.
How to Become a Straight-A Student: The Unconventional Strategies Real College Students Use to Score High While Studying Less by Cal Newport. it shares practical advice on time management, note-taking, and studying more efficiently.

for websites, u can try Coursera( i think this isnt free tho) but it offers various courses on effective learning and study strategies.
Khan Academy(free) Provides a wide range of free educational resources, including courses on study skills and time management.
Quizlet: A platform that lets you create and study digital flashcards, aiding memory retention.

You can try out some yt channels too. like Thomas Frank. he shares tips on study techniques, time management, and organization.
Ali Abdaal. he gives advice on efficient studying and productivity. and Study With Jess for study tips, organization techniques, and motivation to help you succeed academically.

[tired venture]

Thank you very much 🙂

[dark siren]

Also try Cajun koi academy

It's a very good yt too

For studying

[tired venture]

thank you

[solid crag]

Looking for big, epic stories that really make you think
favs: musashi, dune series, ra (qntm), 3body problem

[flat mulch]

thanks dude! , you are like a angel of this channel

[mighty gate]

Hunger games , the hobbit / Lord of ring serie

& if u read manga then death note & aot are some very basic choices

And the percy Jackson serie too

[pure stag]

yo, does anyone have any chemistry textbook recommendations (introductory level)?

[zinc crescent]

Chemistry: The Central Science by Brown, LeMay, Bursten, and Murphy
Chemistry by Raymond Chang.
These are widely used and cover the basics in a clear and engaging way.

[dark siren]

Guys any books related to stoicism?

[mighty gate]

MEDITATIONS by MARCUS AURELIUS

[mighty gate]

The lives of stoics by Ryan Holiday

[mighty gate]

Daily stoicism

[pure stag]

letters from a stoic was great. I would only recommend reading that and meditations

[pure stag]

tyvm

[zinc crescent]

Letters from a Stoic by Seneca
The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday
A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy by William B. Irvine
How to Be an Existentialist: or How to Get Real, Get a Grip and Stop Making Excuses by Gary Cox

[tawny cairn]

Anyone suggestion me a physics book plz

[dark siren]

thanks

im tryna become a stoic lol

[mighty gate]

Best decision

[dark siren]

Nah the self discipline is kinda insane tho

Learning stoicism from yt is a waste

[mighty gate]

Yeah fr

[zinc crescent]

University Physics with Modern Physics by Hugh D. Young and Roger A. Freedman. This book is widely used in university level physics courses

[ornate valve]

moonlight being a true MVP here

[zinc crescent]

got themm all from google 🫡

[gleaming juniper]

im taking physics rn

and thats the book they make us buy

[dry rose]

I want a novel that my 12yo sister can read, I do not want the novel to be a childish one, but I don't want it to contain obscene words too 😅

[mighty gate]

Sure , here are some recommendations :
La guerre des clans ( WARRIORS in english)series : it's a story about a domestic cat who will join a clan of cats in the wild ( no more spoilers) .
The first 3 books of the Harry Potter series
In case she can speak Arabic:
لاعب الشطرنج
آخر سبعة أيام في حياة القارئ
إلى ولدي
خيال واقعي
حياة محمد

[dry rose]

Thx.

Yeah she can speak arabic

[mighty gate]

Great

[mighty gate]

Those arabic books are my favourite so far

[dry rose]

I will bring her some of them

[mighty gate]

Inchaallah hoping she would like them and benefit from them

[tired pebble]

You can mayne try 'feynman lectures on physics'

[mighty gate]

Feynmann the goat 🐐

[tired pebble]

https://tenor.com/view/breaking-bad-walter-white-bryan-cranston-heisenberg-you-are-goddamn-right-gif-4508847

[dark siren]

The percy Jackson series,1984 and Animal farm by George Orwell

[dry rose]

Thx i will search for them

[mighty gate]

1984 is quite heavy tho

[dark siren]

nah I have it its just over 200 pages

but it has a lot written in one page

its kinda long in length

[mighty gate]

Not the pages , the content

[dark siren]

its good

ive read it

[mighty gate]

Yeah same but ig for a 12 yo is kind of yk

[dark siren]

1984 may be a book for teens

but animal farm is good for a 12 year old

I read it when I was 11

[mighty gate]

I am a teen🤭

[dark siren]

same

[mighty gate]

Yes same I read it in middle school

[dark siren]

ah yes

[dry rose]

looks scary 😂😂

[dark siren]

I read it in 7th grade

[dark siren]

nah bro

my cover is more family friendly

[mighty gate]

Me too

[dark siren]

search it on amazon

the one with the maple classics cover

I have that one

[dry rose]

it?

[dark siren]

maple classics

[mighty gate]

That's the one I have

[dry rose]

ah ok

[dark siren]

im on laptop rn so i cant really show mine

[mighty gate]

It's ok

[dark siren]

anyways

any books on web development?

I got a a frickin web development course to finish

[dry rose]

don't know tbh, most of my friends who are good at Web Development didn't read books about it
I think courses are enough for web development and practising a lot

[dark siren]

im taking courses on udemy

[dry rose]

maybe u can try Learning PHP, MySQL & JavaScript: With jQuery, CSS & HTML5
didn't read it but I really like O'Reilly books

[dark siren]

thanks

[sour reef]

Atomic Habits.

The 48 Laws of Power

[zinc crescent]

Learning Web Design by Jennifer Niederst Robbins
HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites by Jon Duckett
JavaScript and jQuery: Interactive Front End Web Development by Jon Duckett
Eloquent JavaScript: A Modern Introduction to Programming by Marijn Haverbeke
You Don't Know JS (book series) by Kyle Simpson
Node.js Design Patterns by Mario Casciaro
Node.js Web Development by David Herron
Flask Web Development by Miguel Grinberg
Fullstack React: The Complete Guide to ReactJS and Friends by Anthony Accomazzo, Ari Lerner, and David Guttman
Vue.js 2 Web Development Projects by Guillaume Chau
Angular Development with TypeScript by Yakov Fain and Anton Moiseev
CSS Secrets: Better Solutions to Everyday Web Design Problems by Lea Verou
Responsive Web Design by Ethan Marcotte

[static pumice]

personally I don't think a book is going to help you with web development
I think it's better to just read documentation/watch videos/practice

[dark siren]

Thanks

[mighty gate]

Practice makes perfect

[gleaming juniper]

hey y'all, I've been thinking to give audio books a try but I don't know why to get the audiobooks from (piracy,lol) could someone clue me in, and maybe a software for audiobooks too.
ty for your time.

[dark siren]

Try shortform

It's not free though

[rigid saffron]

audiobookbay

partner that with seedr.cc chrome extension

u can easily dl ur audiobookbay by just right-clicking on the link and directly adding it to ur seedr

[gleaming juniper]

Sed

[gleaming juniper]

Tank you

[dark siren]

?

[gleaming juniper]

Finding it hard to see any book get me hooked, I recently read a book called " Dark matter " by Blake crouch, it was nice until the story was simply just elongating.

Any book which keeps you guys turning the pages?

[mighty gate]

Which genre do u fancy?

[gleaming juniper]

Not decided but horror and thriller

[mighty gate]

Check out Stephen king books

Misery

[gleaming juniper]

💀 Misery

oh

Misery

Okay thankyou!

I thought it was a typo

[mighty gate]

Hhhhh

[mighty gate]

Np

And devil in ohio

Not really fast paced but good

[zinc crescent]

u can try librivox, its free. https://librivox.org/
im sure spotify or applemusic has some audiobooks too. and some podcast apps and platforms, such as Podbean and Stitcher, include audiobooks as part of their content.

[dark siren]

Try Ian Rankin's books

[olive galleon]

I thoroughly enjoyed 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt

[proud crest]

@flat mulch Anything from the publisher No Starch Press is good https://nostarch.com/python-crash-course-3rd-edition
Also using freecodecamp is excellent https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/tag/python/ and their Python based core curriculum courses https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn

[dark siren]

guys any books for getting inspiration in mathematics?

[potent harbor]

Fermat's Last Theorem by Simon Singh

[dark siren]

Ty

[inner sandal]

Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe by Steven Strogatz

[dark siren]

im struggling with logarithms and calculus

thanks lol

[zinc crescent]

The Joy of X: A Guided Tour of Math, from One to Infinity by Steven Strogatz. it talks about an engaging journey through various mathematical concepts, from basic arithmetic to advanced topics like calculus and chaos theory.

A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nasar. this book provides insight into the life of a brilliant mathematician and his contributions to game theory.

The Man Who Knew Infinity by Robert Kanigel. This book tells the story of the legendary Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan and his remarkable mathematical discoveries.

Math Girls by Hiroshi Yuki. If you enjoy fiction, this novel combines mathematics with a captivating story about high school students exploring mathematical concepts and problem-solving.

Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction by Timothy Gowers. This book provides a great overview of key mathematical ideas and their significance in various fields.

Journey Through Genius: The Great Theorems of Mathematics by William Dunham. this book explore some of the most profound and beautiful theorems in the history of mathematics.

[dark siren]

Damn thx

[gleaming juniper]

any books for getting out of rut a book that will help me not procrastinate i dont want a self help book i need something fiction

[timber aurora]

Have you read Harry Potter yet? If not, it's super highly recommended
It's a book which will keep you from using your phone

[gleaming juniper]

i have watched it only

[stoic thorn]

Yooo getting back into fiction again, tryna get lost in another world. Anyone here got any great recommendations? Thx. Much appreciated ❤️☺️

[mighty gate]

The Midnight library for @gleaming juniper @stoic thorn

@gleaming juniper when u read it u'll understand why

[gleaming juniper]

can you tell me what it is about i have seen the book but idk it is good or not

[mighty gate]

It's about a girl who was depressed and even got suicidal thoughts because of her boring and full of regret life , one day she decided to take an overdose , after she lost consciousness she found herself in a library with infinite books all in the same color and here where her journey begins

[mighty gate]

Why I told u to read it , because this book shows us how regret can ruin & turn our life upside down,that we have a lot of potential but with a bad mindset and absence of purpose and meaning we can become miserable

[gleaming juniper]

seems a very interesting book i will give it a read

[errant fern]

books to get started with philosophy?

i dont read much but want to cultivate the habit

[mighty gate]

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius : on Stoicism
Thus spoke Zarathoustra by Nitszche
Stranger by Albert Camus : personally not a big fan but you never know .
Notes from underground by doestovsky: a noval but has philosophical ideas

[dark siren]

Bro nietzsche is very hard to understand

[mighty gate]

That's the point hhhhh

[zinc crescent]

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is about a shepherd named Santiago who embarks on a journey to follow his dreams. It's a story of self discovery, determination, and the pursuit of personal legend.

The Martian by Andy Weir is about overcoming adversity and problem-solving, its a tale of an astronaut stranded on Mars and his fight for survival through ingenuity and resourcefulness.

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty by James Thurber is not a novel tho but it can inspire you to embrace adventure and not just daydream about it.

The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman is about a man who returns to his childhood home and remembers extraordinary events that shaped his life.

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern is about a magical competition between two young illusionists. It's a story of creativity, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence.

[zinc crescent]

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. its about a gifted musician and magician, as he grows into a legendary figure in a richly crafted world.

u can try The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern too. its about two young illusionists engage in a magical competition that has been going on for centuries.

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. its about a young boy who survives a terrorist attack in a museum and becomes entangled with a priceless painting.

Circe by Madeline Miller its smtg about Greek mythology

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah,its set in world war II, its abt two sisters in Nazi-occupied France.

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, its abt a hidden library known as the Cemetery of Forgotten Books in post-war Barcelona. This book combines mystery, romance, and historical fiction.

American Gods by Neil Gaiman, is a blend of fantasy, mythology, and Americana.

[dark siren]

oh yeah right im so dumb

[errant fern]

thanks a lot

[mighty gate]

Naah u're not

[proud crest]

I liked The Martian but I don’t recommend his other book Artemis. He doesn’t know how to write women and weirdly sexualized the main character

Idk if I would call it a philosophical book tho

[proud crest]

You can’t go wrong with anything from Night Vale Presents (they have matching serial fiction podcasts too) but my personal favorite is Alice Isn’t Dead. It goes through themes of anxiety and feeling helpless and then overcoming these fears through community and direct action. It’s also a little spooky and liminal and absurd. Excellent book. The podcast for it came out before the book and has a similar but different storyline. I cannot recommend either enough
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Alice-Isnt-Dead-Joseph-Fink/dp/006284413X
Podcast: http://www.nightvalepresents.com/aliceisntdead

[proud crest]

Philosophy texts can be really hard to get through especially if you’ve never read one before. I liked The Norton Introduction to Philosophy 2nd edition: https://www.chegg.com/textbooks/the-norton-introduction-to-philosophy-2nd-edition-9780393624427-0393624420
It was the book I used in my university philosophy 101 class. It exposed me to multiple ideas and philosophers and taught me how to engage with philosophy texts written years and years ago since it’s like a different language than English today

[gleaming juniper]

any recommended books

[proud crest]

do you have a category or genre you're looking for?

[gleaming juniper]

Anything

[proud crest]

The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury. Each "chapter" is a different story within the same world so you can jump around if you want to. It's based around space exploration, the colonization of Mars and its inhabitants and nuclear war. A beautiful sci fi

I think I've read it 3 times now

[proud crest]

(excluding books jvsholz has recommended) Has anyone read a book that was recommended to you from this channel? What was your experience?

[tight sequoia]

Does anyone know any books about Aristotle and his quotes

[short oxide]

any good reccs around living inside of a simulation? sort of like westworld, or truman show vibes. or maybe the lego movie

[mighty gate]

Shatter me ( even though sadly it's 80% romance ) , 1984 , the hunger games..

[errant fern]

appreciate it

[austere urchin]

Does anyone have "A world restored" by Henry Kissinger? I couldn't find the ebook on the internet.

[proud crest]

Surface Detail by Iain Banks. It's part of his series the Culture series but you don't need to read them in order, people usually start with his book Player of Games anyway. It's about a Culture in the future that controls people in a simulation...I wont spoil it you can read it yourself

Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson. While not people finding out that they live in a simulation, the metaverse is a large part of the plot and the main characters who helped to create it. This book is one of those technology prophetic books. Neal coined the term metaverse in this book and predicted Google Earth. It's about hackers that save the world from a virus. It's very meta and not full of itself (main character is literally called Hiro Protagonist) and is a big critique on American culture. One of my all time favorite books

[short oxide]

thank you! def going to read through Snow Crash this year

Will take a look at the Culture Series as well

[barren bolt]

Y'all I wanna ask is "the penguin book of undead" Good?

[zinc crescent]

The Matrix, Inception, Black Mirror (TV Series), Ready Player One,
Dark City. The Thirteenth Floor, eXistenZ

[zinc crescent]

Aristotle: The Nicomachean Ethics
Aristotle: A Very Short Introduction
The Cambridge Companion to Aristotle
Aristotle: The Politics and the Constitution of Athens
Aristotle's Way: How Ancient Wisdom Can Change Your Life
Aristotle's Ethics
Aristotle's Poetics
Aristotle for Everybody

[proud crest]

Does anyone have a fun cybersecurity book rec? i dont want to read a textbook or a beginner's how-to. i would like to read someone's research or compelling story. Something like This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyberweapons Arms Race

[gaunt forge]

On which topics?

[proud crest]

any within the field as long as it's a fun read

[gaunt forge]

I've heard The Cuckoo's Egg by Cliff Stoll is pretty good

I'm not much of a reader I watch more videos and podcasts for cyber but

[proud crest]

yeah

the only cyber podcast that's held my attention and i've deemed fun is Darknet Diaries

[gaunt forge]

Yeah thats the one i listen to

The only one i listen to lol

This dude also linked some good stuff as well https://reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/s/MqJI4zlHHW

[proud crest]

it was fun to meet Jack Rhysider at defcon this year

[gaunt forge]

If you're willing to dig through those

I wanted to go to defcon but got too busy

They have a lot of embedded and cyber stuff where i live so i guess thats something to look forward to

[proud crest]

yeah, BSides, RSA, Hackaday Supercon and others are excellent too

[gaunt forge]

Yeah blackhat too

[proud crest]

spotted the fed

[gaunt forge]

LMAO

unironically i did just intern at the nsa

You arent completely wrong

[proud crest]

fed :P

[gaunt forge]

Fedposting

Im not hugely into cyber because of how boring the jobs usually are but its fun outside of work

[zinc crescent]

Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker by Kevin Mitnick and William L. Simon

[proud crest]

have you read it?

[quartz pewter]

ghost in the wires and the art of invisibility by kevin mitnick are interesting. Some of his stories are handy-wavy “haxxing” though

[gleaming juniper]

sounds gucci, thanks for the reccomendation

[dark siren]

Any books written by plato?

[delicate solar]

The Republic is the most well known of him. And this book https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60038110 is on my want to read list for awhile, I think it's also interesting to check

[tight sequoia]

Thank you 😼

[dark siren]

Thanks

[tired pebble]

Any great books for a beginner c learner?

[noble thistle]

The C Programming Language (it's the name of the book)

[tired pebble]

Will check it out. Thanks

[noble thistle]

its written by one of the founders ig

[tired pebble]

Is the book fun or academic?

Alrighty

[noble thistle]

its written with the academic perspective in mind, but that does not mean that it won't be "fun" to read and practice from

[tired pebble]

Okayy thanks

[mild flint]

effective c is good, knk c programming is better than k & r if you have no experience with programming

[knotty dawn]

HMM

[fair locust]

hackett has a very nice, cheap edition with 5 very important dialogues

[dark siren]

Imma look it up

[dark siren]

thanks

[fair locust]

and if u like that they also have a cheap version of the collected works

[gleaming juniper]

can someone recommend me books to improve my overall vocabulary

[noble thistle]

I'm reading Word Power Made Easy by NORMAN LEWIS and I highly recommend this one. It has unique words that have familiar meanings which is amazing. Also, it teaches you how to properly pronounce all the words with the help of their Latin origins.

[gleaming juniper]

thank you so much!

[proud orchid]

can anyone suggest some good psychological fiction book

[timber aurora]

the midnight library

[fair locust]

love matt haig

such a wholesome author

[proud crest]

Fight Club - kinda confusing read (although this is a rare case where the movie is better than the book), Fight Club 2 which is a graphic novel and is good too. i see they came out with a Fight Club 3, idk how that one is

Wintergirls - YA novel, really sad and triggering if you've had an eating disorder, but i enjoyed it and related when i read it at age 16, people often have mixed reviews

googled top books in the genre to see if i've read any:
Crime and Punishment - all the characters are bad ppl - you're supposed to hate them, and you shouldn't fully trust a narrator in this genre, i didn't like it probably because i had to read it in school, but it's a classic

Lord of the Flies - fantastic book, not representative of how humans would actually live out this scenario (it's been observed that we actually band together and build community to survive and don't go after each other's throats like the kids in the book do), lots of symbolism, i liked it as a kid and as an adult

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sometimes when people say they want a psychological fiction book they want surrealism so if you want that then I super duper highly recommend the podcast Within the Wires. the creators made a standalone book too but i've yet to read it

[languid dawn]

what are some good books for someone who has lost the habit of reading ?
i prefer self help , fiction , psychological , thriller/horror/mindfuck? , basically something that excites me to read
i dont really like biographies or stuff thats kinda about someone so yeah

i wanna start with atomic habits and i wanna add some

[blissful isle]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxuapIQgQ1S/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Instagram

[night tiger]

I liked The Defining Decade by Meg Jay. It's an easy, informative read and I found it motivational

[proud orchid]

thank you

[mighty gate]

Yesss just like Musashi

[mighty gate]

He is one of the greatest men in history

Fr

[ivory owl]

Rant: The Oral Biography of Buster Casey
Novel by Chuck Palahniuk

[ivory owl]

Permission granted

[vital reef]

Kaïken by Jean-Christopher Grangé, a crime/thriller novel

[gleaming juniper]

any mental math book recommendations?

[vital reef]

sorry, i have no idea about this

but Jean-Christopher Grangé is a very good writer. if you find one of his books translated into arabic, be sure to read it 🙂

[noble thistle]

Secrets of mental math by Arthur Benjamin I used to do this one.

[gleaming juniper]

thank u

[brisk cradle]

Book related to productivity,discipline,procrastination,study?
How to deal with them
Something like that

[regal sentinel]

I need a book about Python, does anyone have any recommendations?

[vital reef]

isn't it easier to watch videos about python and take notes?

[regal sentinel]

I am doing that already

[vital reef]

Deep Learning with Python by François Chollet

[regal sentinel]

I just want it as an extra

[vital reef]

you can check this

and

Python by Mustafa Başer

[regal sentinel]

this looks deep indeed lol

[vital reef]

lol

[vital reef]

and there is a turkish version

[regal sentinel]

teşekkür ederim

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[vital reef]

yup

[vital reef]

you're welcome

[valid ermine]

Just finished reading The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh - beautiful, short read for anyone looking to learn more about mindfulness

[halcyon cairn]

I just finished slammed by colleen hoover i really recommend it
Romance . Life lessons . Family problems. High school ....

Tomorrow i will start reading the second book from her saga
💙

[dense void]

I thought her work was absolute thrash

And that she was awful at writing male characters

[onyx timber]

can anyone suggest books that can help me get out of my reading slump,, thank u !!

[vivid urchin]

I liked Malcolm Gladwells books since they're a bunch of short stories to illustrate a point he's trying to make. Its not necessarily in those genres though.

[vivid urchin]

I liked Think Python. He has a bunch of other free books on his website https://greenteapress.com/wp/

His goal is to write shorter books students can understand instead of huge 1000 page tomes no one will read. Really admirable guy.

[regal sentinel]

I'll check it out. Thank you!

[gleaming juniper]

Hey I recently read A LITTLE LUCK by claudia pinero , it is originally in spanish and translated in english too

Amazing book , got me out of my reading slump

[visual lodge]

Everyone in this room will someday be dead by emily austin

[granite pivot]

don't believe everything you think by Joseph Nguyen
Truly amazing book!

[haughty tree]

✨ posthuman feminism, rosi braidotti
✨ feminist theory: from margin to center, bell hooks

[dark siren]

guys can anyone recommend me books related to business?

[random dove]

hi can someone recommend me books for web development (frontend or backend or both), not as in basics of html/css/js but like working with frameworks and knowing some web dev architecture cause like, my college doesnt have any courses around that :")

[ebon jungle]

How is Atomic Habits not on the recommended books

[copper vigil]

Atomic habits is a good book🙌

[stray hornet]

Hi guys, Can anyone recommend me old books on IT/AI field? I want to read it in order to know the critical way past people think of this field. Thank you

btw any easy-to-read books just for chilling and positive stuffs ?