Books 2024.

This post was always in my mind . I coulnt make it on time due to multiple priorities. Like 2023, I managed to read a reasonably good number of books in 2024 too. I wanted to read a lot of fiction this year. Though its not much, all the fiction I read this year was pretty interesting. 

Notable reads from my 2024 journey:

Writing that I enjoyed a lot:

The Maniac, Benjamin Labatut - A story of Jon Van Neumann. A polymath who influence the military and computing history of the United States. Part history and part fiction, this was a unique experience reading this book. Benjamin Labatut's writing makes is one hell of an experience. I highly recommend this book for anyone with interest in popular science and biographies of interesting characters  (fiction / non-fiction). 

Most inspiring:

The Rise of the Ultra Runners , Adharanand Finn - As an amateur runner who is passionate about all kinds of runs, this book satisifed my appetite and had moments that were quite motivating. Though I am a long way from longer distances, this is one book I would come back to, if I ever hit a running slump.

Unique book:

வேடிக்கை பார்ப்பவன் (Vedikkai Parpavan) : My first book on Tamil that I really loved reading till the end. Some sort of journal of popular poet Na.Muthukumar. It is a mix of facts and imagined facts that I really enjoyed. Thanks to 'TheBookshow' podcast by RJ Ananthi for introducing me to this book. 

Most informative:

Outlive, Peter Attia : Got this book after hearing him on some of the popular Podcasts.It was quite informative, especially the sections around risk markers that help figure out Cardiac issues much earlier than normal methods. I highly recommend this book if you are interested in logevity and fitness.