Books

The books section holds running notes & quotes from some of the books that I've read. It's also where I reflect on the ideas that interest me.

• Clean Code

  by Robert C. Martin

  A handbook of agile software craftsmanship. Uncle Bob argues that writing clean code is a skill and a discipline — one that separates programmers who write code that works from those who write code that lasts. Covers naming, functions, comments, formatting, error handling, and testing through practical examples and refactoring exercises.

  Read Jun 2026
• Babel: An Arcane History

  by R.F. Kuang

  A historical fantasy set in 1828 Oxford, following Robin Swift—an orphaned Chinese boy recruited to study at Babel, the Royal Institute of Translation. Silver-working magic fuels the British Empire, and Robin must choose between serving the institution or joining the resistance against colonial violence.

  Read Apr 2026
• Unfuck Your Boundaries

  by Faith G. Harper

  A practical, no-nonsense guide to understanding, setting, and maintaining healthy boundaries across all areas of life.

  Read Mar 2026
• The Great Mental Models

  by Shane Parrish

  A toolkit of timeless thinking frameworks (from first principles to inversion) for making better decisions in any situation.

  Read Oct 2025
• Yellowface

  by R.F. Kuang

  A white author steals her deceased colleague's manuscript and publishes it under a fabricated ethnic identity, spiraling into deception and moral corruption.

  Read Jan 2026
• A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose

  by Eckhart Tolle

  A guide to spiritual awakening, showing how to quiet the ego and live more fully in the present moment.

  Read Jun 2025
• The 4-Hour Work Week

  by Timothy Ferriss

  A playbook for escaping the 9-5 grind, automating your income, and living life on your own terms.

  Read Jun 2025
• The Richest Man in Babylon

  by George S. Clason

  Timeless financial wisdom told through parables set in ancient Babylon.

  Read Jan 2023