Adam Savage is best known as the co-host of Discovery Channel's MythBusters, where he spent 14 seasons testing scientific myths and urban legends through hands-on experimentation. Beyond television, he's an accomplished maker, author, and advocate for STEM education, bringing curiosity-driven problem-solving to audiences worldwide.
11 Books Recommended by Adam Savage
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Snow Crash
15 people recommendedIt's a tough call because I prefer other books of [this author]. But [this book] is so important within the history of science fiction.
Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Mark Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang, Sergey Brin, Larry Page, Cameron Winklevoss, Ev Williams, Tobi Lutke, Brandon Stanton, Austen Allred, Fred Wilson, Nolan Bushnell, Ryan Shea, Seth Godin
Born Standing Up
6 people recommendedOn a big road trip, I read it out loud to my wife, she read it out loud to me. Then we got the audio book and we listened to Steve Martin read it.
Also recommended by: Marc Andreessen, Bill Nye, Jason Calacanis, Sahil Lavingia, Derek Sivers
Seveneves
4 people recommendedA better book [than 'Snow Crash'].
Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Barack Obama, Chris Young
1Q84
2 people recommendedSeriously, one of my favorite books of all time.
Also recommended by: Anna Akana
The Left Hand of Darkness
2 people recommendedAn impressive and powerful experience.
Also recommended by: Brad Feld