This page contains an incomplete list of books I have read, mostly as audio books during commutes, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic (with few exceptions). Inspired by the edX course Behavioural Economics in Action that I took in Fall 2020, started in Spring 2021, I included a “Book Nook” section on my course syllabi, which usually contains 4 books selected from this list. Most of these books have something to do with economics (which was not entirely by choice) and/or data analytics. This list is ongoing and is being updated periodically.

The list is ordered alphabetically by book titles.

Book List

  1. 101 Theory Drive: A Neuroscientist's Quest for Memory, by Terry McDermott [Link]
  2. 2030: How Today's Biggest Trends Will Collide and Reshape the Future of Everything, by Mauro F. Guillen [Link]
  3. 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, by Yuval Noah Noah Harari [Link]
  4. A Short History of Nearly Everything, by Bill Bryson [Link]
  5. Alan Turing: The Enigma, by Andrew Hodges [Link]
  6. Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning, by Tom Vanderbilt [Link]
  7. Bezonomics: How Amazon Is Changing Our Lives and What the World's Best Companies Are Learning from It, by Brian Dumaine [Link]
  8. Breaking Boundaries: The Science Behind our Planet, by Johan Rockstrom and Owen Gaffney [Link]
  9. Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It, by Ethan Kross [Link]
  10. Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets, by Nassim Nicholas Taleb [Link]
  11. Hooked: Food, Free Will, and How the Food Giants Exploit Our Addictions, by Michael Moss [Link]
  12. How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking, by Jordan Ellenberg [Link]
  13. Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game, by Michael Lewis [Link]
  14. Nudge: The Final Edition, by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein [Link]
  15. Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions, by Dan Ariely [Link]
  16. Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, by David Epstein [Link]
  17. Real World AI: A Practical Guide for Responsible Machine Learning, by Alyssa Simpson Rochwerger and Wilson Pang [Link]
  18. Seven And A Half Lessons About The Brain, by Lisa Feldman Barrett [Link]
  19. Smarter Faster Better: The Transformative Power of Real Productivity, by Charles Duhigg [Link]
  20. Social Chemistry: Decoding the Patterns of Human Connection, by Marissa King [Link]
  21. Some Assembly Required: Decoding Four Billion Years of Life, from Ancient Fossils to DNA, by Neil Shubin [Link]
  22. Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, by Leidy Klotz [Link]
  23. The Book of Moods: How I Turned My Worst Emotions Into My Best Life, by Lauren Martin [Link]
  24. The Driver in the Driverless Car: How Our Technology Choices Will Create the Future, by Vivek Wadhwa and Alex Salkever [Link]
  25. The Evolution of Useful Things: How Everyday Artifacts-From Forks and Pins to Paper Clips and Zippers-Came to be as They are, by Henry Petroski [Link]
  26. The Fifth Risk, by Michael Lewis [Link]
  27. The Hidden Habits of Genius: Beyond Talent, IQ, and Grit - Unlocking the Secrets of Greatness, by Craig Wright [Link]
  28. The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses, by Eric Ries [Link]
  29. The No Asshole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't, by Robert I. Sutton [Link]
  30. The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement, by David Brooks [Link]
  31. Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know, by Adam Grant [Link]
  32. Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life, by Ozan Varol [Link]
  33. To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others, by Daniel H. Pink [Link]
  34. When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, by Daniel H. Pink [Link]
  35. Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease--and How to Fight It, by Benjamin Bikman [Link]