Austen Allred: "Snow Crash is now one of my favorite books of all-time"

Tobi Lutke: "Loved it. I’ve read every book by [Neal Stephenson]!"

Fred Wilson: "A lot of what we invest in and how we look at the future comes from that book"

Seth Godin: "It’s such a good book but you can’t give it to someone now. I've tried; it doesn’t work.

You have to read it before you’ve been on the internet. Then it changes your mind."

Cameron Winklevoss: "Love [Snow Crash]!"

Alexis Ohanian: "Snow Crash is so good. I gotta re-read; it's been too long."

Marc Andreessen: "Snow Crash was wildly ahead of its time"

Naval Ravikant recommended 'Snow Crash' on Twitter.

One of Larry Page's recommended books.

Tim Urban: "The Three Body Problem trilogy rocked my existence for a few months last year.

One-dimensional characters and fairly bland writing—but the plot is so mind-bending that the flaws are irrelevant."

Mike Novogratz: "Great summer read"

Naval Ravikant: "Great series."

Tobi Lutke: "Loved the series."

Barry Silbert: "Amazing"

Mark Zuckerberg: "It's a Chinese science fiction book that has gotten so popular there's now a Hollywood movie being made based on it."

Max Levchin shared 'The Three Body Problem' on his LinkedIn page.

Elon Musk: "Dune Series by Herbert [is] brilliant. He advocates placing limits on machine intelligence."

Tim Ferriss: "Dune presents perhaps the most incredibly detailed and oddly believable fictional landscape I’ve ever encountered."

Jeff Bezos: "I’m a big science-fiction fan. I love Dune."

Cameron Winklevoss: "I have a couple [favorite books], to name a few, Isaac Asimov's Foundation, Frank Herbert's Dune, Daniel Mason's The Piano Tuner"

Seth Godin: "If you read 'Dune', and you don’t read it for the plot but you read it for understanding geopolitics, suddenly something clicks in your head."

One of Sahil Lavingia's most recommended books.

Elon Musk: "The Foundation series [is] fundamental to [the] creation of SpaceX."

Naval Ravikant: "I loved reading it as a kid"

Austen Allred recommended 'Foundation' on Twitter.

Cameron Winklevoss: "I have a couple [favorite books], to name a few, Isaac Asimov's Foundation, Frank Herbert's Dune, Daniel Mason's The Piano Tuner"

One of Sahil Lavingia's most recommended books.

This book was on Sam Altman's bookshelf.

Brian Armstrong: "Celebrate the creators in the world (even when they struggle). They may be more valuable than we think."

Blake Scholl: "Far and away my favorite book is Atlas Shrugged"

Elon Musk: "Very appealing if you're a sophomore in college. A counterpoint to communism and useful as such, but should be tempered with kindness."

Peter Thiel: "When I first read [Atlas Shrugged] in the 80s, it felt pretty crazy, and in the last decade, in many ways it's felt much more correct"

Travis Kalanick mentioned 'Atlas Shrugged' in a Washington Post interview.

Fred Wilson recommends 'Atlas Shrugged' for entrepreneurs.

Elon Musk: "I know it's cliche, but Lord of the Rings is my favorite book ever."

Naval Ravikant: "Loved Lord of The Rings and other fiction when [I was] younger."

As a teenager, Peter Thiel's favorite book was 'The Lord of the Rings,' which he read again and again.

Paul Graham's answer to "Any book recommendations for young adults?"

Reid Hoffman: "The book that I’ve most often read is Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings.

Because it’s so important to show this journey of these hobbits, these little people in a hero’s journey about how you can change the world within a context where Tolkien is fairly sophisticated around the questions of the corruption of power, the intersection of races, and the needs for us all to work together."

Elon Musk: "I love Douglas Adams! My favorite spaceship ever is in Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy."

Naval Ravikant: "Classic. I love that book."

Tim Ferriss: "If 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' and 'Star Wars' had a love-child, it would read something like this."

One of Richard Branson's top books to read in a lifetime.

One of Sahil Lavingia's most recommended books.

Mark Cuban: "The Fountainhead was incredibly motivating to me. It encouraged me to think as an individual, take risks to reach my goals and responsibility for my successes and failures. I loved it."

Larry Ellison: "As a kid, I wanted to be an architect. That's before I read The Fountainhead."

Fred Wilson: "I do love the fountainhead"

Travis Kalanick used a cover photo of 'The Fountainhead' as his profile pic on Twitter for years.

Naval Ravikant: "Siddhartha is so good that it may as well be non-fiction."

Fred Wilson: "Oh god. I loved that book when I read it in college. I think it really impacted me"

Patrick O'Shaughnessy: "An old classic"

Tim Ferriss: "Skip the Amazon description, as it gives away too much plot, but consider reading or rereading this short gem."

Elon Musk: "I like 'Stranger in a Strange Land', although it kind of goes off the rails at the end."

Tim Ferriss: "Incredible."

One of Sahil Lavingia's most recommended books.

One of Peter Thiel's favorite books.

Naval Ravikant: "Great book."

Seth Godin: "If you read Diamond Age before you’ve thought about molecular anything or 3D printing, then it changes your mind."

Jeff Bezos: "Iain M. Banks’ amazing Culture series [is] a huge personal favorite"

Elon Musk: "Compelling picture of a grand, semi-utopian galactic future. Hopefully not too optimistic about AI."

Mark Zuckerberg: "It's a science fiction book about an advanced civilization with AI and a vibrant culture."

Mark Zuckerberg: "It's about the competition to electrify the nation between Edison, Westinghouse and Tesla... Graham is a great storyteller."

Chris Dixon: “This was a fun semi-historical novel focusing on the epic legal battle between Westinghouse/Tesla vs Edison.

Good compliment to Empires of Light (one of my favorite history books).”

Vinod Khosla: "I don’t read fiction, but this almost historical fiction is fun especially for Silicon Valley types."

Tim Ferriss: "At one point, this was the only book listed on Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook page.

If it’s good enough to be the sole selection of the founder of Facebook, maybe there’s something to it."

One of the books Mark Zuckerberg added to his Facebook page.

Travis Kalanick mentioned reading Ender's Game on Twitter.

Jordan Peterson: "A book that I found particularly influential in my intellectual development."

One of Sahil Lavingia's most recommended books.

This book was on Sam Altman's bookshelf.

Max Levchin shared 'Consider Phlebas' on his LinkedIn page.

Jeff Bezos: "Iain M. Banks’ amazing Culture series [is] a huge personal favorite"

Elon Musk: "Compelling picture of a grand, semi-utopian galactic future. Hopefully not too optimistic about AI."

Bill Gurley: "The book is spectacular."

Brian Armstrong: "A compelling picture of how VR might play out.

People will spend more and more time in the meta-verse (side note: and likely end up using digital currency)."

One of Austen Allred's top five all-time recommended books.

Chris Sacca: "'The Martian' by Andy Weir is a fantastic read. The best."

Matt Ridley: "I loved the fact that the hero never once implies that it’s courage, spirit and faith that saves him — as so many modern books and films would do — just lots of practical tinkering and problem-solving"

Max Levchin shared 'The Martian' on his LinkedIn page.

Jordan Peterson: "A book that I found particularly influential in my intellectual development."

One of Richard Branson's top books to read in a lifetime.

One of Sahil Lavingia's most recommended books.

Tobi Lutke's favorite book by Neal Stephenson.

Cameron Winklevoss: "Love [Cryptonomicon]!"

One of Elon Musk's favorite books about space.

Paul Graham: "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress made me want to work on AI, which led to Lisp."

Max Levchin: "Easily the best piece of Russian prose of the 20th century"

Jack Dorsey: "One of my favorite books"

David Friedberg: "Very graphic and interesting, but if you've seen the movie I don't think you get much more from the book"

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

Naval Ravikant: "Drop everything and read [Understand]" (Included in Stories of Your Life and Others)

Tim Ferriss: "An incredible collection of short stories."

Tobi Lutke: "Loved Permutation City by Greg Egan. Hard science fiction. The quality of the science in this book is exceptional."

Naval Ravikant: "[The author]'s very dry but full of great ideas."

Tim Ferriss: "Exhalation, [Ted Chiang's] newest collection, may be even better than his last. It’s just so damn good."

Naval Ravikant mentioned reading 'Exhalation' on Twitter.

Alexis Ohanian: "Got a ton of these for the Initialized office."

Elon Musk: "Daemon is a great read."

Jeff Bezos: "Iain M. Banks’ amazing Culture series [is] a huge personal favorite"

Elon Musk: "Compelling picture of a grand, semi-utopian galactic future. Hopefully not too optimistic about AI."

Elon Musk: "Reading Look to Windward by Banks. He is an amazing writer. Pantheon level."

Jeff Bezos: "Iain M. Banks’ amazing Culture series [is] a huge personal favorite"

Jeff Bezos: "Iain M. Banks’ amazing Culture series [is] a huge personal favorite"

Elon Musk: "Compelling picture of a grand, semi-utopian galactic future. Hopefully not too optimistic about AI."

Jeff Bezos: "Iain M. Banks’ amazing Culture series [is] a huge personal favorite"

Elon Musk: "Compelling picture of a grand, semi-utopian galactic future. Hopefully not too optimistic about AI."

Jeff Bezos: "Iain M. Banks’ amazing Culture series [is] a huge personal favorite"

Elon Musk: "Compelling picture of a grand, semi-utopian galactic future. Hopefully not too optimistic about AI."

Jeff Bezos: "Iain M. Banks’ amazing Culture series [is] a huge personal favorite"

Elon Musk: "[I recommend] all of [Banks' books]. Especially Surface Detail."

Jeff Bezos: "Iain M. Banks’ amazing Culture series [is] a huge personal favorite"

Elon Musk: "Compelling picture of a grand, semi-utopian galactic future. Hopefully not too optimistic about AI."

Jeff Bezos: "Iain M. Banks’ amazing Culture series [is] a huge personal favorite"

Elon Musk: "Compelling picture of a grand, semi-utopian galactic future. Hopefully not too optimistic about AI."

Garry Tan: "It's a great read -- short but one of the more impactful books I've read in a long while."

Daniel Ek: "I spent an inspiring evening with Paulo in Switzerland, around the time we were launching Spotify in Brazil.

It was fascinating to talk to him about how this book came to be such a hit.

He never backed down, and he allowed people to read it for free in order to then boost sales - much like how Spotify's free-mium model was perceived in the early days."

Chris Sacca: "This book is amazing."

Tim Ferriss: "A fun novel, which was recommended to me by billionaire investor Chris Sacca"

One of Richard Branson's top books to read in a lifetime.

Paul Graham: "[My kids and I] have already read 'The Hobbit' twice."

Fred Wilson: "Amazing book that made me see things differently"

One of Richard Branson's top books to read in a lifetime.

Vinod Khosla: "One of my favorite books when I was a teenager! I still keep it around the house and periodically look at it."

Fred Wilson: "That’s a good one"

One of Richard Branson's top books to read in a lifetime.

Fred Wilson recommends 'Where The Wild Things Are' for entrepreneurs.

Max Levchin: "Follows a hedge fund manager who tries to distance himself from an insider trading investigation, and a complicated family situation by embarking on a cross-country bus trip."

Mike Novogratz: "Gary has a hyper-keen sense of observation which he uses to skewer New York hedge fund society. His pen mightier than 2/20."

Patrick Collison included this book on his list of recommended books.

Jeff Bezos: "Long my favorite novel. Teaches pain of regret so well you will think you lived it."

Anthony Scaramucci: "Phenomenal book by ⁦Mike Figliola about to start it’s second printing.

You won’t be able to put it down and you won’t want it to end."

Joe Rogan: "The Hustler is one of my all time favorite movies, and the book is great too"

Sam Hinkie recommended 'The Road' on Twitter.

Sam Hinkie: "Please everyone read East of Eden"

Max Levchin shared 'The Sympathizer' on his LinkedIn page.

Bill Gates: "A fresh take on the Vietnam War

I thought this thrilling story about a double agent lived up to the hype."

Max Levchin shared 'Slow Horses' on his LinkedIn page.

Max Levchin shared 'The Paper Menagerie And Other Stories' on his LinkedIn page.

Tim Ferriss: "Be forewarned that it contains beautiful prose and graphic violence in equal measure."

Vinod Khosla: "It's a way to be exposed to another world living in the same place and time."

Vinod Khosla mentioned 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull' as a highly recommended 'self-help or motivational' book.

Marc Benioff: "Read the book 'Ghost Fleet'"

Vinod Khosla: "Every book by Deepak Malhotra has been great.

The Peace Makers Code is based on his class at HBS, War & Peace & lessons on leadership, negotiation, strategy & the human condition"

Jack Dorsey says this book had a major influence on him.

One of the four books that taught Charles Koch "how the world works.”

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

One of the books Mark Zuckerberg added to his Facebook page.

Arianna Huffington: "If The Devil Wears Prada and Broadcast News had a love child, it would be this hilarious satire of the Washington circus. ... funny, smart, and nails our current moment."

Chamath Palihapitiya: "An amazing read for those who love stellar fiction."

Joe Rogan: "This book is fucking excellent! Jack Carr knocked it out of the park! I’m riveted!"

Joe Rogan: "Fuck this is good stuff. You want an awesome story about a navy SEAL? Get one written by an actual SEAL. There’s no substitute."

Joe Rogan: "This is my 3rd Jack Carr book in the past month. I’m hooked!"

Naval Ravikant: "There are original Rick and Morty comic books by the same writers. Just as funny, different content. Must read!"

Naval Ravikant mentioned Distress on 'The Tim Ferriss Show' podcast.

When Naval Ravikant was asked if he read this book, he answered 'of course... :-)'

Naval Ravikant: "Big fan [of Ralph Waldo Emerson]. I can quote 'Brahma' by heart."

Naval Ravikant: "Formative books for me. Read and re-read them over the years."

Naval Ravikant: "Another masterpiece of SciFi by Ted Chiang"

Naval Ravikant: "Great book"

Naval Ravikant: "Fantastic"

Naval Ravikant: "Definitely worth a read if you like imaginative sci-fi."

Naval Ravikant mentioned reading 'The God Proof' on Twitter.

Naval Ravikant: "Recommended."

Naval Ravikant: "There are original Rick and Morty comic books by the same writers. Just as funny, different content. Must read!"

Naval Ravikant mentioned reading 'The Jack Vance Treasury' on Twitter.

Naval Ravikant mentioned reading 'Diaspora' on Twitter.

Naval Ravikant's answer to 'What was the first book which started your lifelong journey of reading?'

One of Naval Ravikant's answers to 'What are your top 10 graphic novels?'

One of Naval Ravikant's answers to 'What are your top 10 graphic novels?'

One of Naval Ravikant's top 10 graphic novels.

One of Naval Ravikant's answers to 'What are your top 10 graphic novels?'

One of Naval Ravikant's answers to 'What are your top 10 graphic novels?'

Naval Ravikant: "For historical fiction, I like 'A Soldier of the Great War'"

One of Naval Ravikant's answers to 'What are your top 10 graphic novels?'

Naval Ravikant: "Genius, a cogent defense of anarchy."

One of Naval Ravikant's favorite comic books.

Naval Ravikant: "There are original Rick and Morty comic books by the same writers. Just as funny, different content. Must read!"

Naval Ravikant's recommendation for good, humorous fiction.

Naval Ravikant mentioned reading 'Fall; or, Dodge in Hell' on Twitter.

Naval Ravikant: "Favorite childhood comic: Frank Miller’s 'The Dark Knight Returns.'"