> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://aashishraj.me/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Books > Books I've read and found the most valuable. ### 2026 * [ C# Concurrency: Asynchronous And Multithreaded Programming](https://amzn.in/d/0e8uiifp) by Nir Dobovizki Currently reading 3-5 pages per day when I'm in the mood. Not hurrying, as asynchronous and multithreaded programming is a complete paradigm shift for me. * [C# 14 and .NET 10 – Modern Cross-Platform Development Fundamentals](https://www.packtpub.com/en-us/product/c-14-and-net-10-modern-cross-platform-development-fundamentals-9781836206637) by Mark J. Price Read selected chapters on EF Core, LINQ, and web development in .NET. It's a good book if you already know C#, but not recommended if you are a beginner. I feel there aren't enough exercises in the book. * [The C# Player's Guide (5th Edition)](https://rbwhitaker.gumroad.com/l/zGNbnc) by RB Whitaker The only reason why I won't call this book recommended is because I don't know if you are a C# developer. But if you want to learn C# and want to develop your problem solving skills, this book is DEFINITELY recommended. They have a very helpful Discord community where you can get your code reviewed by smart folks and get feedback to improve upon. * [The Object-Oriented Thought Process](https://amzn.in/d/03IXoKzv) by Matt Weisfeld Recommended It has helped me think of modelling real-world problems in an object-oriented way. I am yet to implement concepts taught in this book. This book is a gem if you are pursuing Computer Science Engineering. * [Public Choice A Primer](https://amzn.in/d/05VM5ntR) by Eamonn Butler People believe that the government is just there to serve the interests of the people, but what about their own self-interest to extract as much money as possible from taxes, to maintain their position of power, and to finance their own leisure (security, helping staff, bungalows in South Delhi)? * [Database System Concepts](https://amzn.in/d/09Qum96C) by Abraham Silberschatz & S. Sudarshan One big step towards becoming cracked at Back-end Engineering. * [Antidote: Essays Against the Socialist Indian State](https://amzn.in/d/08F6C2UN) by Sauvik Chakraverti Recommended This book made my beliefs on free markets, individual liberty, and strong property rights even stronger. It also discusses how the Indian government mirrors the British colonial rule, prioritizing its own interests over the public's, but with an Asian skin tone, lol! * [The Pragmatic Programmer](https://amzn.in/d/0aYRAAyK) by David Thomas & Andrew Hunt Recommended Helped me become a better programmer. Taught me best practices, enhanced my problem-solving skills and has a lot of real-world analogies. I've completed 75% of it. * [Silberschatz's Operating System Concepts](https://amzn.in/d/05Yrsudw) by Abraham Silberschatz Again Operating Systems is a fundamental topic for any tech professional. I did complete the playlist on OS by Gate Smashers on YouTube last year, but I wanted to read a book on it to get a deeper understanding. * [LearnCPP.com](https://www.learncpp.com) by Alex Allain Not a book, but an online resource that looks like a book to me. I have been learning 'C with Classes' from this website since January 2026. Sometimes it's hard, sometimes it's easy. But I know it is to refine myself. You might have your opinions about C++, for me, it's just a tool to mimic God himself on a small scale. * [Docker Deep Dive: Zero to Docker in a single book](https://amzn.in/d/0gdoecJB) by Nigel Poulton I learnt Docker from this book between December 2025 and January 2026. I did all the exercises and practicals as they were instructed in the book. I'll have even better clarity after I work with real projects. ### 2025 * [Discipline is Destiny](https://amzn.in/d/07tA2SaZ) by Ryan Holiday The most inspiring character for me was Lou Gehrig, a baseball player who died young. However, the time span he was alive for, he had been an eptiome of discipline and dedication. Also learned a lot from American presidents like Theodore Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and John F. Kennedy. JFK was truly an interesting character. Despite being a womenizer he was disciplined WOW (Cuban Missile Crisis). * [The Phoenix Project: A Novel about IT](https://amzn.in/d/0fgp5fUd) by Gene Kim Recommended This book provided valuable insights into the inner workings of IT companies. One significant takeaway was the importance of crisis management. * [Pro Git](https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2) by Scott Chacon & Ben Straub So my fundamental understanding of Git, version control, and source code management is great. Although when I read this book, I was new to IT and didn't realize the true power of Git. I skimmed through the latter chapters but didn't fully understand them. I need to brush up on branching strategies and Git internals. I read it after my late friend Shaik Ashish had offeblue me an access to a paid Git course by Mohit Dharmadhikari. That course was examplary, but it was tedious, and I don’t prefer to study through lectures. So I thought, why not read the book and learn directly from the source? * [Data Communications & Networking With TCP/IP Protocol Suite](https://amzn.in/d/0ehztGoK) by Behrouz A. Forouzan Helped me understand the fundamentals of networking. Now I can imagine how data flows through the internet. It is the foundation on which I will build my knowledge of distributed systems. I recall buying this book based on Bitten Tech's recommendation while watching his networking playlist on YouTube. ### Older I’m a bibliophile, read a lot, though I don’t remember every title before 2025, as my focus back then was simply finishing high school and setting myself free. I’ll keep updating this as more come to mind. * [Geronimo Stilton Series](https://geronimostilton.com/WW-en/home/) by Elisabetta Dami I’d say I used to skim through the pages just to look at the pictures rather than read the story. They always made me laugh. * [Revolution Twenty 20: Love. Corruption. Ambition](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12615008-revolution-2020) by Chetan Bhagat What else can you expect from a 15- to 16-year- old teenager? Chetan Bhagat is a competent writer; he can make you feel all kinds of emotions just with his words. I've read more such novels, but I'm embarrassed to admit it. ;)