Books

I like reading. Reading gives us the chance to explore ourselves and the world more thoroughly. I like reading books of literature, sociology, psychology, self-help, and business.

I will share books that I read and recommend here. Most of the books are in English and Chinese.


三体 The Three Body Problem

by 刘慈欣

A brilliant sci-fi. Makes me want to read more about the Cultural Revolution.


Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold

by Stephen Fry

A good read before visiting Greece.


激流三部曲:家,春,秋

by 巴金

The collapse of a feudal family in the new revolutionary period (20th century in China). I felt angry when reading the book, because there are things that I can still relate to even in 21st century.


How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big

by Scott Adams

Some advice from a person who failed a lot of times


Watership Down

by Richard Adams

A story of bunnies.


Animal Farm

by George Orwell

Just another book of animals.


Of Human Bondage

by W. Somerset Maugham

What is the meaning of life?


Fly Already

by Etgar Keret

Intersting short stories.


Happy City: Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design

by Charles Montgomery

What kind of cities make you happy?


Asking the Right Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking

by M. Neil Browne, Stuart M. Keeley

An introductory book to critical thinking.