Reading List

A dark comedy about an underground school that trains ordinary people to get away with murdering the awful bosses in their lives. It's clever, funny, and a lot lighter than it sounds. Recommending it if you want a fun read that isn't trying to teach you anything.

A classic on value investing, built around protecting your downside first and staying patient instead of chasing hype. I like it because it reframes the market as a mood swinging neighbor you don't have to listen to. Worth reading if you want a calmer, longer-term way to think about investing. I've set it down for a bit, but I'll be back to finish it.

Einstein's own plain-language explanation of special and general relativity, covering how time and motion depend on where you're standing. I'm enjoying seeing the ideas explained by the person who came up with them, even if it's dense in places. Worth reading if you want the real thing instead of a pop-science summary.

A practical guide to building habits that stick, centered on the idea that systems beat goals. What I liked most was the focus on identity-based habits, which stuck with me far more than any goal-based advice ever did. Worth reading if you want habit changes that actually last.

A collection of short stories about how people actually behave with money, arguing that doing well financially has more to do with behavior than knowledge. I enjoyed how it reframes seemingly irrational money decisions as entirely rational given someone's own experiences. Recommending it to anyone who wants a quick, human read on personal finance.

A deep dive into the two ways we think: fast and automatic versus slow and deliberate, and how often we let the fast one make decisions it shouldn't. I enjoyed catching myself doing exactly what the book describes while reading it. Worth reading if you want to notice your own bad thinking habits in real time.