Vikash Patel
Software Engineer, Building Scalable Systems and writing about my learnings
The Count of Monte Cristo is a classic adventure novel written by Alexandre Dumas, first published in serial form from 1844 to 1846. It tells the story of Edmond Dantès, a young sailor who is wrongfully imprisoned and seeks revenge against those who betrayed him.
The first book in the Mistborn trilogy, a high fantasy novel set in a world of ash and mist where a ragtag group of rebels seeks to overthrow a godlike tyrant using a unique system of metal-based magic called Allomancy.
A satirical allegorical novella (1945) that uses a group of farm animals who rebel against their human farmer to expose the dangers of totalitarianism, propaganda, and the betrayal of revolutionary ideals.
A philosophical novel that explores a dystopian United States where society's most productive citizens refuse to be exploited by increasing social and economic pressures. The book explores themes of individualism, rational self-interest, and laissez-faire capitalism (1957).
A series of lectures on the origin and nature of the universe, black holes, and the big bang (2002)
A semi-autobiographical novel about a young man's journey of self-discovery, artistic ambition, and emotional growth in early 20th century England and France (1915)
A graphic memoir depicting the author's childhood and early adult years in Iran during and after the Islamic Revolution (2003)
A dystopian social science fiction novel set in a futuristic World State, inhabited by genetically modified citizens and an intelligence-based social hierarchy (1932)
A collection of parables offering financial advice through ancient Babylonian characters, emphasizing principles of saving, investing, and wealth building (1926).
A novel about the struggle for the individual against the collective in Soviet Russia (1936)
A dystopian social science fiction novel and cautionary tale (1949)
A philosophical work by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, first published in 1807, that traces the development of consciousness from sense-perception to absolute knowledge.
A series of lectures presenting world history as a rational process and the unfolding of the 'World Spirit' towards freedom (1837).
A novel about individualism and collectivism in man's soul (1943)
A Novel about IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win (2013)
A Novel about Digital Disruption, Developers, and Overthrowing the Ancient Powerful Order (2019)
A comprehensive introduction to psychology that explores the science of behavior and mental processes (1986)
A political treatise defending the French Revolution and advocating for human rights, democracy, and social welfare (1791)
A 1944 novel by William Somerset Maugham, which tells the story of Larry Darrell, an American pilot traumatized by his experiences in World War I, who embarks on a spiritual quest that leads him to India in search of enlightenment.
A series of personal writings by the Roman Emperor, offering wisdom and practical philosophy on how to live a good life (c. 180 AD)
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An Introduction to Philosophy via Plato's Apology (2002)
A novella about a man who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a giant insect (1915)
A philosophical exploration of freedom, consciousness, and the nature of thought (1969)
How to stay focused in a distracted world (2016)
Ancient wisdom on how to live a good life through practical philosophy (c. 125 AD)
A guide to writing nonfiction that teaches how to communicate ideas clearly and effectively (2001)
The inherent darkness within human nature and fragility of order. A novel exploring human nature and societal collapse (1954)
The complexity of human will and the irrational, contradictory self (1864)
True freedom comes from accepting responsibility and seeking redemption (1866)
The psychological toll of being denied one's humanity and individuality (1952)
A psychiatrist's memoir of his time in Nazi concentration camps, offering a profound lesson on finding purpose and meaning in suffering. Essential for understanding resilience and self (1946).
A masterclass in practical psychology that explains the two systems that drive our thinking, revealing cognitive biases and how to overcome them for better decision-making (2011).
A beautiful, short novel that blends literature, philosophy, and spirituality, following one man's journey for enlightenment and self-discovery during the time of the Buddha (1922).
A dystopian novella (1938) set in a collectivist society where individuality is suppressed, and a young man rediscovers the concept of the self and personal freedom.
A 2025 book that gives clear, bite-sized life lessons. It is written to show the reader the right path by cutting through confusion, excuses, and unnecessary complexity.
A novel that introduces a young Norwegian girl to philosophy by exploring the history of Western philosophy. Published 1991
A novel (1927) exploring the spiritual crisis of a man caught between his human nature and his wolf-like, solitary self, grappling with societal conformity and intellectual freedom.
A novel (1984) exploring themes of love, existence, and the concept of eternal return, set against the backdrop of the Prague Spring in Czechoslovakia.
A modernist novel (1916) tracing the religious and intellectual awakening of Stephen Dedalus, a fictionalized version of Joyce, and his eventual rejection of Irish and Catholic ties.
A coming-of-age novel (1919) that explores the protagonist's inner turmoil and search for self-knowledge, influenced by the mysterious Max Demian.
A novella (1952) about an aging Cuban fisherman who struggles to land a giant marlin, exploring themes of courage, personal triumph, and loss.
A landmark novel of magical realism (1967) that tells the multi-generational story of the BuendΓa family, whose patriarch founds the mythical town of Macondo.