Book Recommendations

Mostly audiobooks. I burn through these on commutes, walks, and late nights. Short takes only. If I can't tell you why it matters in two sentences, I probably didn't absorb it.

The Standouts

The ones I tell people about unprompted.

Words of Radiance (Stormlight Archive #2)

Brandon Sanderson

My favorite book. Full stop. Third time reading it and I'm still making nerd sounds. Life before death.

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The Stormlight Archive series

Brandon Sanderson

The best epic fantasy to date. A world to get lost in, and then find yourself in. If you read one series, make it this one.

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The First Law trilogy

Joe Abercrombie

Dark, gritty, and the characters feel real in a way most fantasy doesn't bother with. Best Served Cold is peak Abercrombie.

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Dungeon Crawler Carl series

Matt Dinniman

LitRPG done right. Funny, dark, surprisingly emotional. I binged the entire series back to back. If you've never tried the genre, start here.

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Empire of the Vampire duology

Jay Kristoff

So grim that the glimmers of hope had me cheering. Like a sour patch kid: days of death, then a sugar rush of hope. Dark Witcher 3 energy.

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Red Rising series

Pierce Brown

The dramatized adaptation is incredible. Voice acting and sound effects elevate an already great story. Dark Age delivers all the payoff.

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Product Management in Practice

Matt LeMay

This book changed my mindset. I felt seen as a PM for the first time. Real-world examples and actionable checklists that I still use.

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Fantasy

The Name of the Wind

Patrick Rothfuss

Classic and incredible writing. Great for newcomers to the genre too. Just... don't ask about book three.

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The Will of the Many

James Islington

Currently listening. Roman-inspired fantasy with a smart protagonist. Promising start.

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Tress of the Emerald Sea

Brandon Sanderson

Sanderson doing a lighter, Princess Bride-style story in the Cosmere. Charming and fun.

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The Lies of Locke Lamora

Scott Lynch

Love the setting, the language, and the unique feel of this world. Great standalone for people who don't want another trilogy commitment.

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Sci-Fi

Children of Time series

Adrian Tchaikovsky

Sci-fi that makes you think about intelligence, evolution, and what it means to be human. The spider civilization is unforgettable.

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Dune

Frank Herbert

The foundation of modern sci-fi for a reason. Dense but rewarding.

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Ender's Game

Orson Scott Card

Still holds up. The twist still hits even when you know it's coming.

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Bobiverse series

Dennis E. Taylor

Solid, fun sci-fi. A programmer gets uploaded into a space probe. It's as nerdy and entertaining as it sounds.

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Business & Leadership

Extreme Ownership

Jocko Willink & Leif Babin

Leadership principles from Navy SEALs applied to business. The core idea is simple but the stories make it stick.

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The Holy Grail of Investing

Tony Robbins & Christopher Zook

Alternative investments explained for normal people. Worth a listen if you're thinking beyond index funds.

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Understanding Michael Porter

Joan Magretta

Strategy fundamentals that every PM should understand. Not exciting, but foundational.

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Health

Glucose Revolution

Jessie Inchauspe

Changed how I think about food ordering and meal composition. Practical and science-backed.

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Historical Fiction

Gai-Jin

James Clavell

Great book. I was sad to see it end. Hoped for an ending as legendary as Shogun and Tai-Pan.

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This list grows as I finish books worth recommending. Last updated March 2026.