Ask HN: Good books?
recommended by 2 users | 2010 | 181 points by bherms | books | original thread |

I just finished reading Atlas Shrugged, which I thought was a fantastic book. I'm reading Another Roadside Attraction now on the recommendation of a friend, but I think I want to read some non-fiction next, or at least eye-opening fiction. I'm thinking about some Bertrand Russel, Richard Feynman, or books on philosophy, human behavior, or economics.

What are some good books that you've read that are ground breaking, thought provoking, or changed the way you think/look at things?

ps: you can check out my shelf at shelfari.com/herms

2 users recommended this thread. What they said:
tlrobinson Oct 3, 2010 | on: Ask HN: How do Hackers kill time when bored on weekend? | context

I've started reading more. This is probably a good start: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1752139

jing Nov 3, 2010 | on: Ask HN: What should I read next? | context

A recent HN post which may be helpful for you:

http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1752139