Hey everyone! I know this topic has popped up before, but most suggestions seem to lean towards textbooks, which can be super dry. I'm pretty established in my career, but recently, I've been exploring more non-fiction and self-help books that relate to lifestyle choices, like personal finance, and I've found them incredibly helpful. I'm curious, what are some fun or entertaining IT-related books you would recommend? I realize they might not be as substantive as textbooks, but I'm looking for leisure reading. Also, if you have any other non-IT books that have helped with life skills, I'd love to hear those too. Thanks for your suggestions!
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'The Cuckoo's Egg' by Clifford Stoll is a classic. It's his true story of tracking a hacker back in '86 and highlights some of the earliest cybersecurity breaches.
I've read this book so many times! It's what got me into cybersecurity long before it became trendy.
Check out 'BOFH'—not a book per se, but it’s definitely entertaining for IT folks.
For something a bit different, check out the Laundry Files series by Charles Stross. It mixes magic and IT—super fun and interesting!
Yes! I love that series. Stross has a short story about a sysadmin that ties into *1984* too!
If you're not a Linux pro yet, 'Linux Cookbook' by Michael Stutz is actually surprisingly readable, even for beginners.
I'm still learning, so this sounds perfect! Thanks for sharing!
Anything by Cal Newport is worth a read. He covers technology’s impact on work and life in a fascinating way.
If you're looking for a fun read, check out 'The Phoenix Project.' It's a great narrative about IT and project management, and it makes the topic much more engaging. You can probably find it at a used bookstore too!
Awesome! I'll grab it when I can. Thanks for the tip!
Totally agree! This book kicked off my interest in IT management.
I just ordered it on Amazon thanks to you all! Can't wait to dive in!