Thomas Frank is an author known for helping readers develop better learning habits and productivity systems. His book recommendations reflect interests in understanding complex systems, from music theory to international intrigue, and practical decision-making frameworks.
8 Books Recommended by Thomas Frank
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American Kingpin
7 people recommendedI love stuff at the intersection of crime and computers.
Also recommended by: Eric Jorgenson, John Collison, Alexis Ohanian, Casey Neistat, Andrew Wilkinson, Chris Dixon
Highly recommend reading.
Also recommended by: Brian Armstrong, Ev Williams, Chris Do, Derek Sivers
How Music Works
3 people recommendedThe best book I read in 2019.
Also recommended by: Penn Jillette, Derek Sivers

The Three-Body Problem
2 people recommendedrecommended 3xHavenβt tore through a novel like that in quite a while. I couldnβt put it down. Highly recommended if you like sci-fi.
Havenβt tore through a novel like that in quite a while. I couldnβt put it down. Highly recommended if you like sci-fi.
Havenβt tore through a novel like that in quite a while. I couldnβt put it down. Highly recommended if you like sci-fi.
Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant
The Cuckoo’s Egg
recommended 3xOne of my favorite books.
One of my favorite books.
One of my favorite books.
Ghost in the Wires
recommended 3xI love stuff at the intersection of crime and computers.
I love stuff at the intersection of crime and computers.
I love stuff at the intersection of crime and computers.
The Cat in the Hat
recommended 3xThe greatest productivity book of all time.
The greatest productivity book of all time.
The greatest productivity book of all time.