Books

A list of what I have read and though I've done my best to try to recall the ones from the far past (I read a LOT in my first two decades,) this list certainly isn't exhaustive. See also my less complete goodreads profile.

Book Ratings Key: 1=bad ---> 5=great (standouts)

2026 - This Year

1. Outlive, P. Attia, 5, Expert advice on how to stay healthy into middle and old age. Technical but approachable for most, comprehensive (lengthy but appropriately so,) and engaging. Much needed reading for our age - groundbreaking in a way. First half is contextual and helps reframe a half century or more of misinformation (science, after all, progresses). Covers health span (as opposed to lifespan), prevention vs. treatment (and the concept of Medicine 3.0), main mortalities and risks associated with aging, and the challenge of aging beyond our evolutional preset. Second half is more specific advice on training/exercise, diet and nutrition, and sleep.

2. How to Retire: 20 Lessons For a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement, C. Benz, 4, 

3. A Clean, Well-Lighted Place, E. Hemingway, 3, Short story

4. Excellent Advice for Living, K. Kelly, 4, 

5. You are Destined to be Together Forever, D. Koontz, 2, Odd Thomas short story

6. A Canticle for Leibowitz, W. Miller, 3, Too much basis in Christianity for my taste. Drags often.

7. The Adventures of Johnny Bunko, D. Pink, 3, Manga-style graphic novel that teaches six essential lessons for a satisfying career, challenging conventional wisdom with advice.

8. Breakfast of Champions, K. Vonnegut, 3, 

9. Hocus Pocus, K. Vonnegut, 2,