Naval Ravikant's Reading List
Founder of AngelList, prolific essayist on wealth and happiness. Maintains a public list of recommended reading.
Open in WellRead Daily app →Naval's Recommended Reading (The Almanack) (2020)
Curated reading list at the back of The Almanack of Naval Ravikant; sections for non-fiction, philosophy, sci-fi.
Source: www.navalmanack.com
Yuval Noah Harari · 2011 · Buy on Amazon
"The best book of the last decade I have read."
Matt Ridley · 2010 · Buy on Amazon
"The most brilliant and enlightening book I've read in years."
Matt Ridley · 1999 · Buy on Amazon
"This exploration of human nature through the lens of genetics fits Naval Ravikant's interest in understanding fundamental drivers of behavior and societal evolution. It aligns with his focus on first principles thinking across diverse domains."
Nassim Nicholas Taleb · 2018 · Buy on Amazon
"The best book I've read in 2018."
Nassim Nicholas Taleb · 2007 · Buy on Amazon
"Its exploration of unpredictable, high-impact events and the limits of prediction aligns with Naval Ravikant's work on risk, decision-making, and understanding complex systems. This book fits his interest in mental models and challenging conventional wisdom about success and failure."
Nassim Nicholas Taleb · 2012 · Buy on Amazon
"Taleb's exploration of systems that benefit from volatility aligns with Naval Ravikant's focus on building robust, adaptable frameworks for wealth and happiness. It's an expected read for someone exploring how to thrive amidst uncertainty."
Nassim Nicholas Taleb · 2001 · Buy on Amazon
"Exploring how luck and probability shape outcomes, this book fits Naval Ravikant's interest in decision-making, risk, and understanding the true drivers of success beyond perceived skill. It aligns with his work on mental models and rational thinking in an unpredictable world."
Richard Feynman · 1995 · Buy on Amazon
"Feynman's ability to distill complex physics into understandable concepts aligns with Naval Ravikant's emphasis on foundational knowledge and clear thinking, making it an expected read for someone exploring first principles."
Will Durant · 1968 · Buy on Amazon
"This concise history of civilization's patterns and lessons aligns with Naval Ravikant's interest in foundational principles and timeless wisdom applicable to modern life and decision-making."
James Dale Davidson · 1997 · Buy on Amazon
"The best book I've read since Sapiens."
Peter Kaufman · 2005 · Buy on Amazon
"This collection of Munger's mental models and investing principles aligns with Naval Ravikant's work on decision-making, wealth creation, and practical wisdom. It's an expected read for someone exploring frameworks for a well-lived life."
Carlo Rovelli · 2014 · Buy on Amazon
"The best book I've read in the last year."
Carlo Rovelli · 2014 · Buy on Amazon
"This concise overview of modern physics, from quantum mechanics to black holes, fits Naval Ravikant's interest in foundational knowledge and understanding the universe's underlying principles. It aligns with their work on first principles thinking and exploring the nature of reality."
David Deutsch · 2011 · Buy on Amazon
"Deutsch's focus on the power of explanations and knowledge creation aligns with Naval Ravikant's exploration of first principles thinking and the nature of truth. It's an expected read for someone interested in foundational ideas about progress and the human condition."
David Deutsch · 1997 · Buy on Amazon
"Exploring the fundamental nature of reality and knowledge, this book fits Naval Ravikant's interest in first principles thinking and understanding the universe through a scientific lens. It aligns with his broader philosophical inquiries into existence and the human condition."
Marcus Aurelius · 180 · Buy on Amazon
"Its focus on self-mastery and inner peace aligns with Naval Ravikant's work on happiness and practical philosophy. An expected read for someone exploring Stoic principles for modern living."
Hermann Hesse · 1922 · Buy on Amazon
"Siddhartha's journey of self-discovery and finding inner peace through experience aligns with Naval Ravikant's exploration of happiness, wisdom, and individual truth beyond conventional paths. It fits his interest in philosophical narratives about personal enlightenment."
Alan Watts · 1957 · Buy on Amazon
"Watts' exploration of Zen Buddhism's practical philosophy and non-duality aligns with Naval Ravikant's focus on mental models, happiness, and understanding reality beyond conventional frameworks. It's an expected read for someone exploring self-mastery and inner peace."
Bruce Lee · 2000 · Buy on Amazon
"Bruce Lee's reflections on self-mastery and the philosophy of action align with Naval Ravikant's work on personal freedom and practical wisdom. It's an expected read for someone exploring mental models for a well-lived life."
Ted Chiang · 2002 · Buy on Amazon
"Chiang's exploration of language, time, and free will through a scientific lens fits Naval Ravikant's interest in philosophical concepts grounded in logic and reason. It aligns with their work on understanding the nature of reality and human experience."
Neal Stephenson · 1992 · Buy on Amazon
"This cyberpunk classic, exploring virtual worlds and societal structures, fits Naval Ravikant's interest in technology's impact on human experience and the future of decentralized systems. Its themes of information, power, and identity align with his broader philosophical explorations."
Jorge Luis Borges · 1944 · Buy on Amazon
"Borges's intricate, philosophical fictions exploring reality and knowledge align with Naval Ravikant's work on mental models and the nature of truth. It's an expected read for someone exploring the boundaries of perception and understanding."