Summary of Recent Books I've Read
Table of Contents
- Top
- Economics Books
- Mankiw's Principles of Economics (3rd Edition)
- Economics Classroom for American High School Students
- Illustrated Instant Mastery: Understanding the Financial Industry and Business with This One Book
- Illustrated Instant Mastery: Understanding Bonds with This One Book
- Practical Books
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
- Moving People: The Art of Influence
- Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace)
- Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World--and Why Things Are Better Than You Think
- Right, You're Right: The Human Science of Problem-Solving
- GO OUT: The Age of Success for Those Who Take Action
- Intuition
- The Market of Desire and Fantasy
- The Pro Gamer's Way of Thinking
- The Art of Winning: Umebara's Way
- Get Stronger One Step at a Time
- Economics and Behavioral Economics
- 24 Essential Knowledge for Real Estate Professionals - Official Side Reader of "Honest Real Estate"
- The Truth About Algorithmic Trading
- Always "Not Having Enough" Time: The Behavioral Economics of Scarcity
- How to Apply Behavioral Economics
- Physical and Life Hack Books
- What Every Pianist Should Know About Their Body
- 50 Ways to Make Friends with Your Piano
- How to Optimize Your Brain: A Scientific Approach to Improving Your Work Efficiency and Speed
- The Art of Not Procrastinating
- Nutrition Books
- The Amazing Story of Nutrients: A Fun and Easy Guide
- The Amazing Story of Protein: A Fun and Easy Guide
- A Lifetime of Nutrition: A Comprehensive Guide
- The Ultimate Nutrition Encyclopedia
- Nutrition for Building Muscle: The Ultimate Guide
- Art and Literature Books
- The World History of Weird Books
- The Best of Western Art: A 2-Hour Tour
- Understanding Western Art in 10 Hours
- The Complete Works of Mucha
- The Art of Ghibli's Backgrounds
- Blue Archive Official Artworks
- Blue Archive Official Artworks 2
- Design Books
- Design for Product Designers: A Guide to Designing Products That Sell
- Design for Fun: A New Approach to Design
- The Art of White Space: A Guide to Effective Design
- The Art of Color: A Guide to Effective Design
- The Art of Typography: A Guide to Effective Design
- Entertainment Books
- Yamazaki Mari's World Travelogue
- Minshu Shuran: A Tokyo Gourmet Guide for the Common People
- Nara Story Collection
- Thai Transportation Travelogue
- BLEACH Complete Edition
- The Star Inheritors
- Martian Chronicles
- The Gods of Slow Height
I've read various books recently, so I'll summarize the ones that are generally well-received as a memo. I'll add a brief comment, but if there's a lot to write, I'll summarize them in separate articles.
By the way, I've been summarizing the books I've read recently on ブクログ. It's free, non-public, and very helpful. Also, many books were almost free with Kindle Unlimited.
Economics Books
Mankiw's Principles of Economics (3rd Edition)
The title may seem intimidating, but the content is rich in concrete examples and very easy to understand. Recommended for those who want to delve deeper into economics.
Economics Classroom for American High School Students
The content is like a textbook, but it's written in a very detailed and easy-to-read manner. It's a great way to learn economics at a moderate depth.
Illustrated Instant Mastery: Understanding the Financial Industry and Business with This One Book
A book from the familiar technical review society. The content is broad, but the illustrations are rich and easy to understand, making it a great introduction.
Illustrated Instant Mastery: Understanding Bonds with This One Book
The author is different, but it's also a book from the technical review society. This one focuses on bonds and is just as easy to understand. Recommended for those who want to learn about bonds.
Practical Books
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
The king of self-help books. The principles are concise and easy to understand, making it a great foundation for other self-help books and mottos.
Moving People: The Art of Influence
A famous book focusing on human relationships. It's more about self-help than introducing techniques, giving it a fundamental feel.
Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace)
A book that interprets meditation from an engineering perspective and turns it into training (SIY). It's easy to understand and practice, and the benefits of controlling your emotions and thoughts are immeasurable.
Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World--and Why Things Are Better Than You Think
A book that teaches you to think based on data and not be overly pessimistic or dramatic. Especially important for investors, as it can help you develop strategies.
Right, You're Right: The Human Science of Problem-Solving
A book filled with small stories and practical tips for problem-solving. Although it was published in 1987, the translation is difficult to read, so you might want to try the original.
GO OUT: The Age of Success for Those Who Take Action
A book that's not just about the title, but also about how to control your unconscious mind, think logically, and appreciate art. It's a fascinating book with many thought-provoking points.
Intuition
A book by the famous shogi player, Hiroshi Yamaguchi. It's filled with practical tips and has many points in common with "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People".
The Market of Desire and Fantasy
A novel about the legendary speculator, Livermore. It's almost an autobiography, and the universal lessons it teaches are valuable.
The Pro Gamer's Way of Thinking
The Art of Winning: Umebara's Way
Get Stronger One Step at a Time
Autobiographies of professional gamers. They depict the harsh world of competition and the importance of long-term growth over short-term wins.
Economics and Behavioral Economics
24 Essential Knowledge for Real Estate Professionals - Official Side Reader of "Honest Real Estate"
A book that reveals the harsh realities of the real estate industry through interviews. It's a great way to learn about the industry.
The Truth About Algorithmic Trading
Always "Not Having Enough" Time: The Behavioral Economics of Scarcity
(Details in a separate article)
How to Apply Behavioral Economics
Physical and Life Hack Books
What Every Pianist Should Know About Their Body
A book that was popular in the music game community. It made me realize the importance of understanding my body.
50 Ways to Make Friends with Your Piano
Similar to the above book. Reading both will deepen your understanding.
How to Optimize Your Brain: A Scientific Approach to Improving Your Work Efficiency and Speed
A book that uses reward systems and hormone control to improve sleep quality and work efficiency.
The Art of Not Procrastinating
A book that's more about self-help than behavioral economics. It's filled with practical tips for achieving your goals.
Nutrition Books
The Amazing Story of Nutrients: A Fun and Easy Guide
The Amazing Story of Protein: A Fun and Easy Guide
A Lifetime of Nutrition: A Comprehensive Guide
The Ultimate Nutrition Encyclopedia
Nutrition for Building Muscle: The Ultimate Guide
All of these books emphasize the importance of protein. I'm still searching for a balanced diet that's easy to prepare and doesn't get boring.
Art and Literature Books
The World History of Weird Books
A book that covers weird books from around the world, including the Voynich Manuscript and the Asahi Shimbun's special feature on hoaxes.
The Best of Western Art: A 2-Hour Tour
A book that takes you on a tour of Western art, focusing on famous works and their history.
Understanding Western Art in 10 Hours
A book that explains Western art history in a conversational style, making it easy to understand.
The Complete Works of Mucha
I was shocked by how little I knew about Mucha's work. This book is a detailed guide to his art and goals.
The Art of Ghibli's Backgrounds
A book that reveals the amazing backgrounds of Ghibli films. It made me want to watch the movies again.
Blue Archive Official Artworks
Blue Archive Official Artworks 2
The illustrations are so amazing that I recommend getting the physical books.
Design Books
Design for Product Designers: A Guide to Designing Products That Sell
A book that's useful for engineers who want to communicate their ideas through design. It's easy to understand and has many practical tips.
Design for Fun: A New Approach to Design
A book that explains design principles in a graphical and easy-to-understand manner. It's a great reference book.
The Art of White Space: A Guide to Effective Design
The Art of Color: A Guide to Effective Design
The Art of Typography: A Guide to Effective Design
These three books are by ingectar-e and focus on design principles. They're great for understanding the intentions behind design and are very interesting.
Entertainment Books
Yamazaki Mari's World Travelogue
A book by Yamazaki Mari, known for her work in JAL's in-flight magazine and Termae Roma. It's a fascinating collection of stories from around the world.
Minshu Shuran: A Tokyo Gourmet Guide for the Common People
A guide to Tokyo's gourmet scene, focusing on affordable and accessible restaurants.
Nara Story Collection
A collection of stories about Nara, a city I'm not familiar with. The atmosphere is fascinating.
Thai Transportation Travelogue
A travel guide that focuses on transportation, which is a unique and refreshing approach.
BLEACH Complete Edition
I finally read the entire series. It's a great story with many memorable quotes.
The Star Inheritors
A 1980s sci-fi novel that's still fascinating today. It's a great read for anyone who's played Factorio.
Martian Chronicles
A classic sci-fi novel that's still widely read today. It's a great story with many thought-provoking points.
The Gods of Slow Height
A suspense novel that's hard to categorize. It's a fascinating read with many twists and turns.
