The Phantom Tollbooth - Norton Juster
A classic fantasy for young readers about Milo, a bored boy who travels through a magical tollbooth into a world of words, numbers, and imagination.
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Curious by default. I look to people I trust for what’s worth my time. The best recommendations show up as small hints in conversation — that’s what I follow next. AI, longevity, 200+ audiobooks — still learning.
Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future — Peter Thiel, Blake Masters, Random House Audio
A discussion of startups and how to build the future, based on Peter Thiel’s notes with Blake Masters. It focuses on entrepreneurship and creating something new rather than following the usual path.
The Price of Tomorrow: Why Deflation Is the Key to an Abundant Future — Jeff Booth, Brian Troxell, Stanley Press
A look at why deflation could support a more abundant future. The book connects economic change with the forces shaping prices and prosperity.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones — James Clear, Penguin Audio
A guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones through small, practical changes. Focuses on habit formation and behavior change.
Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts — Annie Duke, Penguin Audio
A book about making smarter decisions when you don’t have all the facts. It focuses on decision-making, judgment, and thinking probabilistically under uncertainty.
Peter Brown's The Wild Robot 3 Book Series – Includes The Wild Robot, The Wild Robot Escapes, The Wild Robot Protects — Peter Brown, 9781649374042, 9781649374172
A three-book series by Peter Brown following a robot’s journey through the wild. It blends science fiction, survival, and friendship in a nature-filled adventure.
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity — Peter Attia MD, Bill Gifford, Random House Audio
Peter Attia’s book explores the science and art of longevity, focusing on how to think about extending healthspan as well as lifespan. This is the Audible audio edition narrated by Peter Attia and Bill Gifford.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone — J. K. Rowling
The first Harry Potter story by J. K. Rowling.
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