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Hii, I am trying to get into reading books but don't know what to read. I like programming, tech, DIY stuff and science and would love to read about it.

Which book should I read that is not overwhelming for a begginer like me?

Edit: Thank you all for the wonderful suggestions :)

Books

  • 1984
  • The Disappearing Spoon
  • The Tetris Effect
  • A Series of Unfortunate Events
  • Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
  • Prisoner of Trebekistan: A Decade in Jeopardy!
  • Immune
  • The Murderbot Diaries
  • Children of Time
  • Neuromancer
  • Bobyverse Series
  • Project Hail Mary

Authors

  • Mary Roach
  • Marthe Wells
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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Yes, though I don't mind finction books too :)

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I don't really read much non-fiction, but if you want something entertaining and kinda sciencey look at the books "What if" and "How to" by the XKCD comic's author: https://what-if.xkcd.com/

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Wow that's interesting!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

This is what I was thinking too based on OP's requirements.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I love his books! You might check out Joel Achenbach too - https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Joel-Achenbach/1162553

[–] ManosTheHandsOfFate 1 points 1 year ago

Masters of Doom by David Kushner

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Have you read 1984 yet? It’s a work of fiction, but very insightful.