The year in Books

Here is a list of books I enjoyed in this year. Most of the books I liked are here. I generally read non-fiction and do a lot of reading in the course of my work - in fact it is one component where my work and my passion intersects. I read fiction when it is recommended by a few people on whom I rely. So, a shortish list of the books I read in 2020. Note to myself (need to do a better job of tracking this list)

To start with, Loonshots is a fantastic read on what it takes to create something truly innovative. 

From the Beginning of Time - is a brilliant attempt to decode ancient Indian stories (Puranas) and map them to current day science.

The Great Mental Models and Superthinking - something I read when I had to speed up my knowledge on mental models. 

On Writing well - a book on writing that lives up to its promise. 

Creative Selection - a fantastic book on designing a product/s. 

Banaras - the city of Light - a book that makes me want to go back to Varanasi sometime!

Unusual Billionaires - a rare book on Indian industry - I especially liked the detailing in this book. 

Selling from the top of the ladder - a motivation, personal excellence and sales book. Having worked a bit in sales training - many of these constructs resonated with me. 

Things my son needs to know about the world - a humourous book about parenting by a dad. Though I bought it for the son, I read it myself first.

And of course, Upstream - a book I almost read from start to finish - a book that deserves a separate post.

Apart from this I read a couple of childrens books because my daughter asked me to read them. Time travelling with a Hamster, Holes, Fablehaven, The Martian and Giver.