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Fred Wilson

Venture capitalist and early-stage investor known for his blog and investments in transformative startups.

Union Square Ventures

25 books recommended

The Hard Thing About Hard Things

The Hard Thing About Hard Things

Ben Horowitz

Practical advice on building and leading startups, focusing on tough decisions, leadership, and resilience, with insights from Horowitz’s entrepreneurial journey.

Recommended by: 22 People
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Atlas Shrugged

Atlas Shrugged

Ayn Rand

A philosophical novel that explores a dystopian United States where private businesses suffer under increasingly burdensome laws and regulations.

Recommended by: 18 People
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Snow Crash

Snow Crash

Neal Stephenson

A fast-paced sci-fi novel that explores a dystopian future dominated by virtual reality and mega-corporations.

Recommended by: 13 People
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Siddhartha

Siddhartha

Hermann Hesse

A spiritual journey of self-discovery narrated through the life of Siddhartha, exploring themes of enlightenment and inner peace.

Recommended by: 10 People
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Endurance

Endurance

Alfred Lansing

The incredible true story of Ernest Shackleton's ill-fated Antarctic expedition and the crew's heroic survival.

Recommended by: 10 People
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The Fountainhead

The Fountainhead

Ayn Rand

A novel exploring the struggle between individualism and collectivism through the story of an innovative architect.

Recommended by: 9 People
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The Art Of War

The Art Of War

Sun Tzu

An ancient Chinese military treatise providing timeless wisdom on strategy, leadership, and warfare.

Recommended by: 9 People
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Robert M. Pirsig

A philosophical exploration of quality, values, and the nature of life, framed through a motorcycle journey.

Recommended by: 8 People
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Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Richard Bach

A fable about a seagull who seeks to break free from the constraints of his flock to pursue his passion for flying.

Recommended by: 7 People
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Setting the Table

Setting the Table

Danny Meyer

Shares lessons on leadership, hospitality, and building a successful restaurant business.

Recommended by: 6 People
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The Prince

The Prince

Niccolò Machiavelli

A classic treatise on political power, exploring strategies for gaining and maintaining control.

Recommended by: 5 People
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The Little Prince

The Little Prince

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

A philosophical tale about love, friendship, and human nature.

Recommended by: 5 People
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One Hundred Years of Solitude

One Hundred Years of Solitude

Gabriel Garcia Marquez

A landmark novel in magical realism, chronicling the multi-generational story of the Buendía family in the fictional town of Macondo.

Recommended by: 4 People
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The Oxford Shakespeare

The Oxford Shakespeare

William Shakespeare

A complete collection of Shakespeare’s plays, with analysis and commentary on language, themes, and cultural impact.

Recommended by: 4 People
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The Soul of A New Machine

The Soul of A New Machine

Tracy Kidder

A narrative about the development of a new computer, capturing the drive and culture of engineers in the tech industry.

Recommended by: 3 People
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Talking to Humans

Talking to Humans

Giff Constable

A guide to customer discovery and validating product ideas, aimed at entrepreneurs and innovators.

Recommended by: 3 People
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Catch-22

Catch-22

Joseph Heller

A satirical novel set in World War II, critiquing bureaucracy and the absurdity of war.

Recommended by: 3 People
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Where the Wild Things Are

Where the Wild Things Are

Maurice Sendak

A classic children’s book about imagination, self-expression, and emotional growth, following the journey of a young boy named Max.

Recommended by: 2 People
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The Aspirational Investor

The Aspirational Investor

Ashvin B. Chhabra

A guide to wealth management that encourages investors to focus on personal goals rather than market performance.

Recommended by: 2 People
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Product Design for the Web

Product Design for the Web

Randy J. Hunt

A practical guide to user-centered design, focusing on creating engaging web experiences.

Recommended by: 2 People
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