📚 Suggested Books

A collection of books I recommend, spanning from science to philosophy, from technology to literature

Gödel, Escher, Bach

Douglas Hofstadter

Philosophy of Science

A fascinating journey through mathematics, art and consciousness.

The Elegant Universe

Brian Greene

Physics

String theory explained with poetic clarity, perfect for those who love the mathematical precision of nature.

Impro

Keith Johnstone

Theatre

The definitive manual of theatrical improvisation that revolutionized the way we think about spontaneous creativity.

The Soul of a New Machine

Tracy Kidder

Technology

An epic tale of computer creation that captures the essence of engineering and technological innovation.

The Hidden Life of Trees

Peter Wohlleben

Nature

A revelation about the secrets of tree communication.

How Music Works

David Byrne

Music

A deep exploration of how music is born, evolves and touches our souls, written by a true musical innovator.

The Quantum Universe

Brian Cox & Jeff Forshaw

Physics

Quantum mechanics made accessible without losing mathematical rigor, ideal for those who love deep science.

Thinking, Fast and Slow

Daniel Kahneman

Psychology

A brilliant analysis of the mind's mechanisms.

The Art of Game Design

Jesse Schell

Game Design

A complete guide to game design that combines creativity and logic.

The Insect Societies

Edward O. Wilson

Entomology

A deep dive into the complex world of social insects.

The Empty Space

Peter Brook

Theatre

A revolutionary reflection on theatre that has influenced generations of artists and directors.

The Code Book

Simon Singh

Cryptography

The fascinating history of secret codes that combines mathematics, history and technology.

The Name of the Rose

Umberto Eco

Literature

A medieval thriller that combines philosophy, history and mystery.

The Pragmatic Programmer

David Thomas & Andrew Hunt

Programming

Fundamental principles to become a better programmer.

Clean Code

Robert C. Martin

Programming

The art of writing readable and maintainable code.

Walden

Henry David Thoreau

Philosophy/Nature

A reflection on simple living and the relationship with nature.

The Tao of Physics

Fritjof Capra

Physics/Spirituality

A bridge between modern science and Eastern wisdom.

If on a winter's night a traveler

Italo Calvino

Literature

A meta-novel that plays with the boundaries between reality and fiction.