Marc Andreessen

Marc Andreessen

Venture Capitalist & Technology Entrepreneur

Co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), one of the world's most influential venture capital firms. Pioneered web browser technology and shaped Silicon Valley's investment landscape.

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Marc Andreessen co-created Mosaic, the first widely-used web browser, and later founded Netscape. After selling Netscape to AOL, he co-founded Andreessen Horowitz in 2009, becoming a dominant force in venture capital funding for technology startups. His firm has invested in companies like Airbnb, Instagram, and Slack.

123 Books Recommended by Marc Andreessen

Ranked by popularity across all reading lists on this site

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#1

The 4-Hour Workweek

by Timothy Ferriss

27 people recommendedrecommended 2x

[The author] basically takes all of the time management and personal productivity theories of the last 20 to 30 years and pushes them to 11, to paraphrase 'Spinal Tap.'

[The author] basically takes all of the time management and personal productivity theories of the last 20 to 30 years and pushes them to 11, to paraphrase 'Spinal Tap.'

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Also recommended by: Eric Jorgenson, Ev Williams, Tim Draper, Aj Jacobs, Blake Mycoskie, Caterina Fake, Charles Poliquin, Brian Dean, Daniel Pink, David Heinemeier Hansson, Derek Sivers, Eric Weinstein, Gary Keller, Jason Silva, Jodie Cook, Laura R Walker, Lewis Howes, Marc Goodman, Mark Bell, Maurice Ashley, Michael Hyatt, Mike Maples Jr, Mike Shinoda, Rolf Potts, Tristan Harris, Walter Isaacson

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#2

The Hard Thing About Hard Things

by Ben Horowitz

26 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Let’s just say, we started out relationship with vigorous disagreement, and we’ve continued that to this day.

Let’s just say, we started out relationship with vigorous disagreement, and we’ve continued that to this day.

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Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Balaji Srinivasan, Mark Zuckerberg, Michael Dell, Larry Page, Peter Thiel, Drew Houston, Dustin Moskovitz, , Andrew Ng, Andrew Wilkinson, Blake Scholl, Chris Dixon, Fred Wilson, Jodie Cook, Kathryn Minshew, Keith Rabois, Luis Von Ahn, Marty Cagan, Matt Mullenweg, Max Levchin, Peter Attia, Raoul Pal, Tim Ferriss, Vijay Shekhar Sharma

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#3

Zero to One

by Peter A. Thiel

24 people recommendedrecommended 2x

The first book any working or aspiring entrepreneur must readβ€”period.

The first book any working or aspiring entrepreneur must readβ€”period.

Also recommended by: Elon Musk, Eric Jorgenson, Mark Zuckerberg, Dustin Moskovitz, Kishore Biyani, Rupert Murdoch, Sam Altman, Andrew Ng, Ben Horowitz, Bryan Johnson, Brian Dean, Chris Dixon, Eric Weinstein, Keith Rabois, Lee Stranahan, Luis Von Ahn, Matt Mullenweg, Max Levchin, Nassim Taleb, Patrick Oshaughnessy, Ryan Petersen, Tom Bilyeu, Derek Sivers

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#4

Thinking, Fast and Slow

by Daniel Kahneman

20 people recommended

Captivating dive into human decision making, marred by inclusion of several/many? psychology studies that fail to replicate. Will stand as a cautionary tale?

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Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Naval Ravikant, Bill Gates, Ev Williams, Ray Dalio, Ron Conway, Sam Altman, Ben Greenfield, Bryan Johnson, Derek Sivers, Jason Fried, Jay Shetty, Mark Manson, Michiko Kakutani, Nassim Taleb, Preston Pysh, Sahil Lavingia, Scott Adams, Stewart Brand

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#5

The Innovator’s Dilemma

by Clayton M. Christensen

18 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Really critical to understanding how this industry works.

Really critical to understanding how this industry works.

Also recommended by: Mark Cuban, Jeff Bezos, Steve Jobs, Drew Houston, Ev Williams, Marc Benioff, Michael Bloomberg, Aaron Levie, Ben Horowitz, Bill Gurley, Caterina Fake, Blake Scholl, Chris Dixon, Guy Kawasaki, Max Levchin, Steve Blank, Tim Oreilly

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#6

The Lean Startup

by Eric Ries

16 people recommendedrecommended 2x

[The author] has created a science where previously there was only art. A must read for every serious entrepreneurβ€”and every manager interested in innovation.

[The author] has created a science where previously there was only art. A must read for every serious entrepreneurβ€”and every manager interested in innovation.

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Also recommended by: Mark Cuban, Dustin Moskovitz, Kevin Systrom, Sheryl Sandberg, Andrew Ng, Ben Horowitz, Chris Dixon, Patrick Bet David, Jason Calacanis, Marty Cagan, Mike Maples Jr, Raoul Pal, Steve Blank, Tim Oreilly, Derek Sivers

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#7

Poor Charlie’s Almanack

by Charlie Munger

15 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Tremendous.

Tremendous.

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Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Daniel Ek, Drew Houston, John Collison, Patrick Collison, Courtland Allen, Patrick Bet David, Ramit Sethi, Shane Parrish, Tai Lopez, Tim Ferriss, Derek Sivers

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#8

Play Nice But Win

by Michael Dell

14 people recommendedrecommended 2x

An incredible window into what it’s like to be in a founder’s shoes, and the difficult work of growing a company.

An incredible window into what it’s like to be in a founder’s shoes, and the difficult work of growing a company.

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Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Eric Schmidt, Howard Schultz, Jamie Dimon, Marc Benioff, Ray Dalio, Richard Branson, Sheryl Sandberg, Adam Grant, Malcolm Gladwell, Matthew Mcconaughey, Satya Nadella, Walter Isaacson

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#9

High Output Management

by Andrew S. Grove

13 people recommendedrecommended 2x

The best book on management ever written.

The best book on management ever written.

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Also recommended by: Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison, Brian Armstrong, Brian Chesky, Drew Houston, John Doerr, Ron Conway, Tobi Lutke, Ben Horowitz, Justin Kan, Keith Rabois, Sahil Lavingia

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#10

The Rational Optimist

by Matt Ridley

11 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Sparkling explanation of how the economy evolves, producing the glorious cornucopia of goods and services available all around us. How to feel good about the future even in dark times.

Sparkling explanation of how the economy evolves, producing the glorious cornucopia of goods and services available all around us. How to feel good about the future even in dark times.

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Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, John Arnold, Rupert Murdoch, Bill Gurley, Anthony Pompliano, Jordan Peterson, Mr Money Mustache, Nick Szabo

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#11

Skin in the Game

by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

11 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Skin in the game as conflict of interest, or as attaching one's livelihood to one's speech? Who to listen to, and why.

Skin in the game as conflict of interest, or as attaching one's livelihood to one's speech? Who to listen to, and why.

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Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Naval Ravikant, Changpeng Zhao, Vinod Khosla, Ben Horowitz, Chris Dixon, Keith Rabois, Peter Mallouk, Ryan Shea, Derek Sivers

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#12

A Guide to the Good Life

by William B. Irvine

10 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Best (?) walk through the ancient/current philosophy of Stoicism. You can't control other people but you can control yourself, so do that.

Best (?) walk through the ancient/current philosophy of Stoicism. You can't control other people but you can control yourself, so do that.

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Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Tobi Lutke, Austen Allred, David Heinemeier Hansson, Derek Sivers, Jason Fried, Jodie Cook, Mr Money Mustache, Phil Libin

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#13

Thinking in Bets

by Annie Duke

10 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Compact guide to probabilistic domains like poker, or venture capital.

Compact guide to probabilistic domains like poker, or venture capital.

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Also recommended by: Howard Marks, Danny Miranda, Jason Fried, Mark Manson, Max Levchin, Michael Mauboussin, Mike Maples Jr, Seth Godin, Derek Sivers

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#14

The Courage to Be Disliked

by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga

9 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Smash hit in Japan, and easy to see why. Adlerian psychology meets Stoic philosophy in Socratic dialogue. Compelling from front to back. Highly recommend.

Smash hit in Japan, and easy to see why. Adlerian psychology meets Stoic philosophy in Socratic dialogue. Compelling from front to back. Highly recommend.

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Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Stewart Butterfield, Tobi Lutke, Ali Abdaal, Anthony Pompliano, Jodie Cook, Ryan Hoover, Derek Sivers

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#15

Only the Paranoid Survive

by Andrew S. Grove

9 people recommendedrecommended 2x

One of my favorite topics. And so that is also a very good book [I] recommend.

One of my favorite topics. And so that is also a very good book [I] recommend.

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Also recommended by: Balaji Srinivasan, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Jamie Dimon, Vinod Khosla, , Ben Horowitz, Charlie Munger

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#16

12 Rules for Life

by Jordan Peterson

8 people recommendedrecommended 2x

A bracing disassembly and reconstruction of a theory of individual progress in the modern world.

A bracing disassembly and reconstruction of a theory of individual progress in the modern world.

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Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Ben Greenfield, Dominic Dagostino, George Raveling, Jocko Willink, Pewdiepie, Derek Sivers

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#17

Becoming Steve Jobs

by Brent Schlender

8 people recommendedrecommended 2x

In this deeply-researched book, you'll find the most honest portrait of the real Steve Jobs.

In this deeply-researched book, you'll find the most honest portrait of the real Steve Jobs.

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Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Brian Armstrong, Jack Dorsey, Ed Catmull, Jim Collins, Keith Rabois, Peter Attia

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#18

The True Believer

by Eric Hoffer

8 people recommended

A brilliant book on the nature of mass movements and collective psychology.

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Also recommended by: Mark Cuban, Patrick Bet David, Eric Weinstein, George Raveling, Mark Manson, Patrick Oshaughnessy, Seth Godin

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#19

Can’t Hurt Me

by David Goggins

7 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Anytime anybody feels mopey about what's happening in their startup or in their life, this is the book to read to reset all the expectations.

Anytime anybody feels mopey about what's happening in their startup or in their life, this is the book to read to reset all the expectations.

Also recommended by: Anthony Pompliano, Austen Allred, Jodie Cook, Joe Rogan, Justin Kan, Tom Bilyeu

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#20

Extreme Ownership

by Jocko Willink

7 people recommendedrecommended 2x

I hand out more copies of this book than any other. How to take responsibility for yourself and for those around you. Modern Stoicism, as applied in the military, business, and life.

I hand out more copies of this book than any other. How to take responsibility for yourself and for those around you. Modern Stoicism, as applied in the military, business, and life.

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Also recommended by: Alexis Ohanian, Casey Neistat, Danny Miranda, Michael Mauboussin, Tim Ferriss, Tom Bilyeu

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#21

The Network State

by Balaji Srinivasan

7 people recommendedrecommended 2x

[The author] has the highest rate of output per minute of good new ideas of anybody I’ve ever met, and [this book] may be his best.

[The author] has the highest rate of output per minute of good new ideas of anybody I’ve ever met, and [this book] may be his best.

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Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Balaji Srinivasan, Brian Armstrong, Vitalik Buterin, , Anthony Pompliano

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#22

Behave

by Robert M. Sapolsky

6 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Robert Sapolsky's magnum opus on human behavior.

Robert Sapolsky's magnum opus on human behavior.

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Also recommended by: Vinod Khosla, Bryan Johnson, Keith Rabois, Michael Mauboussin, Sam Harris

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#23

The Rise of Superman

by Steven Kotler

6 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Startling walk through a series of domains where peak human performance is rising at remarkable rates due to "flow state". Thought provoking and then some.

Startling walk through a series of domains where peak human performance is rising at remarkable rates due to "flow state". Thought provoking and then some.

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Also recommended by: Adam Fisher, Adam Robinson, Chase Jarvis, Jason Silva, Jim Kwik

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#24

Born Standing Up

by Steve Martin

6 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Nothing about his career was an accident, which I thought was fascinating.

Nothing about his career was an accident, which I thought was fascinating.

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Also recommended by: Adam Savage, Bill Nye, Jason Calacanis, Sahil Lavingia, Derek Sivers

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#25

The Rise and Fall of American Growth

by Robert J. Gordon

6 people recommendedrecommended 2x

I disagree with the book, but it's a very well written book.

I disagree with the book, but it's a very well written book.

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Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Patrick Collison, Stewart Butterfield, Ben Carlson, Satya Nadella

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#26

Who We Are and How We Got Here

by David Reich

6 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Marc Andreessen recommended this book on Twitter.

Marc Andreessen recommended this book on Twitter.

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Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Balaji Srinivasan, , Michael Mauboussin, Nassim Taleb

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#27

Who Is Michael Ovitz?

by Michael Ovitz

5 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Learn how to build an empire and transform an industry from the Jedi master of modern Hollywood.

Learn how to build an empire and transform an industry from the Jedi master of modern Hollywood.

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Also recommended by: Gary Vaynerchuk, Ben Horowitz, Jason Calacanis, Keith Rabois

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#28

What You Do Is Who You Are

by Ben Horowitz

5 people recommendedrecommended 2x

My partner Ben Horowitz has a new book!

My partner Ben Horowitz has a new book!

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Also recommended by: Vinod Khosla, Brad Feld, Brianne Kimmel, Marty Cagan

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#29

Whole Earth Discipline

by Stewart Brand

5 people recommendedrecommended 2x

On why even environmentalists should be pro building, pro cities, pro nuclear, and pro genetic engineering.

On why even environmentalists should be pro building, pro cities, pro nuclear, and pro genetic engineering.

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Also recommended by: Jack Dorsey, Patrick Collison, Matt Ridley, Steven Pinker

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#30

Without Their Permission

by Alexis Ohanian

5 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Software is eating the world and [this book] is your ultimate cookbook.

Software is eating the world and [this book] is your ultimate cookbook.

Also recommended by: Eric Jorgenson, Derek Sivers, Garry Tan, Tony Hsieh

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#31

How to Decide

by Annie Duke

5 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Provides exercises for how to decide.

Provides exercises for how to decide.

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Also recommended by: Adam Robinson, Adam Grant, Michael Mauboussin, Seth Godin

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#32

Conspiracy

by Ryan Holiday

4 people recommended

Startlingly deep cultural history of conspiracies, examined through the lens of the brutally effective Gawker takedown, with full access to the main players.

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Also recommended by: Brian Koppelman, Raoul Pal, Steven Pressfield

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#33

Living with a SEAL

by Jesse Itzler

4 people recommendedrecommended 2x

What's it like to train with a Navy SEAL in winter in New York for a whole month? Featuring the truly remarkable American hero David Goggins.

What's it like to train with a Navy SEAL in winter in New York for a whole month? Featuring the truly remarkable American hero David Goggins.

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Also recommended by: Sara Blakely, Cory Booker, Lebron James

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#34

Homage to Catalonia

by George Orwell

4 people recommended

Marc Andreessen recommended this book on Twitter.

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Also recommended by: Ben Shapiro, Brad Delong, Christopher Hitchens

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#35

Beyond Good And Evil

by Friedrich Nietzsche

4 people recommended

Marc Andreessen recommended this book on Twitter.

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Also recommended by: Jordan Peterson, Lex Fridman, Pewdiepie

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#36

Private Truths, Public Lies

by Timur Kuran

3 people recommended

The book that's had the biggest impact on me.

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Also recommended by: Balaji Srinivasan,

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#37

How to Live

by Sarah Bakewell

3 people recommended

Marc Andreessen recommended this book on Twitter.

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Also recommended by: Anthony Bourdain, Ryan Holiday

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#38

Walt Disney

by Neal Gabler

3 people recommended

The best biography on Walt Disney.

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Also recommended by: Brian Chesky, Dj Vlad

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#39

A Very Expensive Poison

by Luke Harding

3 people recommendedrecommended 2x

The astonishing story of the Litvinenko and Perepilichnyy assassinations in the UK; reads like a Lee Child thriller; plenty topical now.

The astonishing story of the Litvinenko and Perepilichnyy assassinations in the UK; reads like a Lee Child thriller; plenty topical now.

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Also recommended by: Garry Kasparov, Joe Hill

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#40

Expert Political Judgment

by Philip E. Tetlock

3 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Is the future knowable, and by whom? All pundits and commentators should publish their prediction track records, yet don't.

Is the future knowable, and by whom? All pundits and commentators should publish their prediction track records, yet don't.

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Also recommended by: Patrick Collison, Michael Mauboussin

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#41

Shattered

by Jonathan Allen

3 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Best (?) book so far on the Democratic side of the 2016 race, most provocatively on the impact of the press coverage of the email hacks on the last stages of the race.

Best (?) book so far on the Democratic side of the 2016 race, most provocatively on the impact of the press coverage of the email hacks on the last stages of the race.

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Also recommended by: Larry King, Peter Attia

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#42

The Fabric of Civilization

by Virginia Postrel

3 people recommendedrecommended 2x

The story of technology is a story of human ingenuity, and nowhere is this more clear than in the story of textiles.

The story of technology is a story of human ingenuity, and nowhere is this more clear than in the story of textiles.

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Also recommended by: Brianne Kimmel, Matt Ridley

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#43

Believe in People

by Charles Koch

3 people recommendedrecommended 2x

An unrelenting picture of optimism that's a roadmap for solving our country's biggest problems.

An unrelenting picture of optimism that's a roadmap for solving our country's biggest problems.

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Also recommended by: Mike Rowe, Ryan Holiday

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#44

Technological Revolutions and Financial Capital

by Carlota Perez

3 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Describes a general model for the deployment of new technologies.

Describes a general model for the deployment of new technologies.

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Also recommended by: Balaji Srinivasan,

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#45

The WEIRDest People in the World

by Joseph Henrich

3 people recommended

Marc Andreessen recommended this book on Twitter.

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Also recommended by: Ezra Klein, Sean Carroll

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#46

History Has Begun

by Macaes, Bruno

3 people recommendedrecommended 2x

On the country and culture the United States is evolving into, not necessarily decline, but something very different.

On the country and culture the United States is evolving into, not necessarily decline, but something very different.

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Also recommended by: Balaji Srinivasan,

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#47

Hitler

by Brendan Simms

3 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Marc Andreessen recommended this book on Twitter.

Marc Andreessen recommended this book on Twitter.

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Also recommended by: Brandon Stanton, Christopher Hitchens

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#48

But What If We’re Wrong?

by Chuck Klosterman

2 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Wide-ranging meditation on how to think about the reality that we're probably wrong about most things we believe. Hard to read and not emerge humbled.

Wide-ranging meditation on how to think about the reality that we're probably wrong about most things we believe. Hard to read and not emerge humbled.

Also recommended by: Bryan Johnson

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#49

The Wizard of Menlo Park

by Randall E. Stross

2 people recommendedrecommended 2x

A great biography of Edison.

A great biography of Edison.

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Also recommended by: David Friedberg

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#50

Edison

by Edmund Morris

2 people recommendedrecommended 2x

On perhaps the greatest American builder of all, the builder who brought electricity to us all, Thomas Edison.

On perhaps the greatest American builder of all, the builder who brought electricity to us all, Thomas Edison.

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Also recommended by: Ryan Holiday

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#51

Lone Survivor

by Patrick Robinson

2 people recommended

The film was fine but the book is unreal; incredibly vivid story of superlative American heroes.

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Also recommended by: Larry Ellison

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#52

Triumph of the City

by Edward Glaeser

2 people recommended

How cities drive the development of civilization, by putting people together. Highly relevant to the future of the Internet!

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Also recommended by: Stewart Brand

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#53

All Out War

by Tim Shipman

2 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Inside story of how Britain decided to exit the EU. Economic self-destruction or national liberation? Repercussions to play out for decades.

Inside story of how Britain decided to exit the EU. Economic self-destruction or national liberation? Repercussions to play out for decades.

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Also recommended by: Jocko Willink

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#54

Golden Gates

by Conor Dougherty

2 people recommendedrecommended 2x

On why we can't build in great American cities like San Francisco today and what we need to do about it.

On why we can't build in great American cities like San Francisco today and what we need to do about it.

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Also recommended by: Tyler Cowen

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#55

The Myth of the Rational Voter

by Bryan Caplan

2 people recommended

Marc Andreessen recommended this book on Twitter.

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Also recommended by: Ryan Shea

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#56

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2 people recommended

Marc Andreessen recommended this book on Twitter.

Also recommended by: Ryan Shea

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#57

Blitzed

by Norman Ohler

2 people recommendedrecommended 2x

One of the craziest books I've ever read; highly recommend.

One of the craziest books I've ever read; highly recommend.

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Also recommended by: Edgar Wright

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#58

The Ancient City

by Numa Denis Fustel de Coulanges

2 people recommendedrecommended 2x

The single best book I have found on who we are and how we got here.

The single best book I have found on who we are and how we got here.

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Also recommended by: Paul Graham

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#59

The Spanish Civil War

by Hugh Thomas

2 people recommended

Marc Andreessen recommended this book on Twitter.

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Also recommended by: Noah Smith

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#60

The Guarded Gate

by Daniel Okrent

2 people recommended

Marc Andreessen recommended this book on Twitter.

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Also recommended by: Fareed Zakaria

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#61

Radical Chic

by Tom Wolfe

2 people recommended

Marc Andreessen recommended this book on Twitter.

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Also recommended by: Douglas Murray

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#62

Lenin

by Victor Sebestyen

2 people recommended

Marc Andreessen recommended this book on Twitter.

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Also recommended by: Ben Horowitz

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#63

by

2 people recommended

Marc Andreessen recommended this book on Twitter.

Also recommended by: Jordan Peterson

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#64

The Captive Mind

by Czeslaw Milosz

2 people recommended

The definitive work on intellectual life under totalitarianism.

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Also recommended by: Christopher Hitchens

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#65

by

2 people recommended

Marc Andreessen recommended this book on Twitter.

Also recommended by: Ezra Klein

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#66

A Conflict of Visions

by Thomas Sowell

2 people recommended

Marc Andreessen recommended this book on Twitter.

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Also recommended by: Charles Koch

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#67

The Vision of the Anointed

by Thomas Sowell

2 people recommended

Marc Andreessen recommended this book on Twitter.

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Also recommended by: Keith Rabois

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#68

by

2 people recommended

Marc Andreessen recommended this book on Twitter.

Also recommended by: Keith Rabois

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#69

A Spy Among Friends

by Ben Macintyre

recommended 2x

True, chilling saga of straight up, profoundly deep treason and betrayal. Sociopaths in high positions of power and influence. Hair curling.

True, chilling saga of straight up, profoundly deep treason and betrayal. Sociopaths in high positions of power and influence. Hair curling.

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#70

More from Less

by Andrew McAfee

recommended 2x

One of the best books [of 2019].

One of the best books [of 2019].

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#71

The Tycoons

by Charles R. Morris

recommended 2x

On how four great builders of the 19th century built the world we live in today.

On how four great builders of the 19th century built the world we live in today.

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#72

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Marc Andreessen recommended this book on Twitter.

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#73

The Spider Network

by David Enrich

recommended 2x

'Billions'-esque saga of global financial market manipulation, at mind-boggling scale and hiding in plain sight, by a small cabal of bankers in London.

'Billions'-esque saga of global financial market manipulation, at mind-boggling scale and hiding in plain sight, by a small cabal of bankers in London.

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#74

Kill Decision

by Daniel Suarez

recommended 2x

It'll keep you up late at night.

It'll keep you up late at night.

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#75

Civilian Warriors

by Erik Prince

recommended 2x

The founding and growth of military contractor Blackwater as told by its founder and CEO; newly relevant due to the Mueller investigation.

The founding and growth of military contractor Blackwater as told by its founder and CEO; newly relevant due to the Mueller investigation.

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#76

The Strange Death of Europe

by Douglas Murray

recommended 2x

One perspective on the politics of immgiration in Europe, playing out in real time, e.g. Merkel almost getting deposed days ago. Confusing on multiple levels from US perspective.

One perspective on the politics of immgiration in Europe, playing out in real time, e.g. Merkel almost getting deposed days ago. Confusing on multiple levels from US perspective.

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#77

The Power of Productivity

by William W. Lewis

On how technology-driven productivity growth improves human welfare and creates more jobs and higher wages.

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#78

An Apology for the Builder

by Nicholas Barbon

recommended 2x

Written in 1685. [...] Some things never change!

Written in 1685. [...] Some things never change!

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#79

Devil’s Bargain

by Joshua Green

recommended 2x

Best (?) book so far on the Republican side of the 2016 race, and a deep dive into the intellectual origins of Bannonism and to some extent Trumpism.

Best (?) book so far on the Republican side of the 2016 race, and a deep dive into the intellectual origins of Bannonism and to some extent Trumpism.

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#80

When the Wolves Bite

by Scott Wapner

recommended 2x

'Wall Street'-esque battle between Bill Ackman and Carl Icahn over unlikely target Herbalife. Sip a delicious Herbal Aloe Shake while reading.

'Wall Street'-esque battle between Bill Ackman and Carl Icahn over unlikely target Herbalife. Sip a delicious Herbal Aloe Shake while reading.

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#81

Schulz and Peanuts

by David Michaelis

recommended 2x

Amazing. And, basically, the biographer makes the case that Peanuts was the longest, continuous work of American art ever made.

Amazing. And, basically, the biographer makes the case that Peanuts was the longest, continuous work of American art ever made.

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#82

Slugfest

by Reed Tucker

recommended 2x

Spellbinding creative and business history of the incredibly imaginative comic book industry in the decades before it ate Hollywood.

Spellbinding creative and business history of the incredibly imaginative comic book industry in the decades before it ate Hollywood.

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#83

Recapturing the Spirit of Enterprise

by George Gilder

recommended 2x

On how economic systems that encourage aggressive entrepreneurship build the most for the benefit of the most.

On how economic systems that encourage aggressive entrepreneurship build the most for the benefit of the most.

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#84

Hacks

by Donna Brazile

recommended 2x

Visceral, raw, you-are-there recounting of living through the hack attacks and resulting meltdown of the DNC in 2016.

Visceral, raw, you-are-there recounting of living through the hack attacks and resulting meltdown of the DNC in 2016.

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#85

Days of Rage

by Bryan Burrough

recommended 2x

How 1960s racial politics descended into 1970s terrorist bombings, thanks to privileged college students breaking very bad.

How 1960s racial politics descended into 1970s terrorist bombings, thanks to privileged college students breaking very bad.

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#86

Chasing Hillary

by Amy Chozick

recommended 2x

On the bus/in the plane with the Hillary campaign. Revealing in many dimensions at once, and highly entertaining. Best book on the 2016 campaign so far?

On the bus/in the plane with the Hillary campaign. Revealing in many dimensions at once, and highly entertaining. Best book on the 2016 campaign so far?

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#87

A Higher Loyalty

by James Comey

recommended 2x

Certainly the story is well known, but given author's propensity to post photos of himself wearing running shoes in Iowa, potentially relevant again starting next year?

Certainly the story is well known, but given author's propensity to post photos of himself wearing running shoes in Iowa, potentially relevant again starting next year?

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#88

The Maverick and His Machine

by Kevin Maney

recommended 2x

If you want to read what's it's like to work for someone harsh, read [this book]. He makes all of today's entrepreneurs look like cream puffs.

If you want to read what's it's like to work for someone harsh, read [this book]. He makes all of today's entrepreneurs look like cream puffs.

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#89

Infamous Scribblers

by Eric Burns

recommended 2x

A great articulation of how the news business actually grew up in the US.

A great articulation of how the news business actually grew up in the US.

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#90

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#91

Witness

by Whittaker Chambers

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#92

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#93

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#94

The Machiavellians

by James Burnham

recommended 2x

Together [with 'The Managerial Revolution'], the best explanation for the current structure of our society and politics.

Together [with 'The Managerial Revolution'], the best explanation for the current structure of our society and politics.

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#95

The Managerial Revolution

by James Burnham

recommended 2x

Together [with 'The Machiavellians'], the best explanation for the current structure of our society and politics.

Together [with 'The Machiavellians'], the best explanation for the current structure of our society and politics.

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#96

Spain In Our Hearts

by Adam Hochschild

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#97

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#98

Mine Were of Trouble

by Peter Kemp

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#99

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#100

Lindbergh

by A. Scott Berg

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#101

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#102

The Ambassador

by Susan Ronald

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#103

The Second Coming of the KKK

by Linda Gordon

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#104

War for Eternity

by Benjamin R. Teitelbaum

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#105

The New Right

by Michael Malice

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#106

The God That Failed

by Richard H. Crossman

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#107

The Romance of American Communism

by Vivian Gornick

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#108

Joseph McCarthy

by Arthur Herman

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#109

Lenin on the Train

by Catherine Merridale

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#110

A New World Begins

by Jeremy D. Popkin

On the French Revolution.

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#111

Fascism

by Paul Gottfried

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#112

Antifascism

by Paul Gottfried

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#113

The Power of the Powerless

by Vaclav Havel

recommended 2x

The definitive work on practical life under totalitarianism.

The definitive work on practical life under totalitarianism.

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#114

No Offense

by John Murray Cuddihy

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#115

Ordeal of Civility

by John Murray Cuddihy

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#116

Public Choice Theory and the Illusion of Grand Strategy

by Richard Hanania

recommended 2x

A sobering reexamination of how democratic governments actually make decisions.

A sobering reexamination of how democratic governments actually make decisions.

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#117

The End of History and the Last Man

by Francis Fukuyama

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#118

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#119

Alexandre Kojève

by James H. Nichols Jr.

recommended 2x

Marc Andreessen recommended this book on Twitter.

Marc Andreessen recommended this book on Twitter.

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#120

Intellectuals

by Paul Johnson

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#121

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#122

Intellectuals and Society

by Thomas Sowell

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#123

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