2025 has been a year of AI explosion, and honestly, it is a lot to keep up with. Every week brings a wave of new research papers, industry newsletters, blog posts, benchmark reports, and endless social media feeds.
With so much noise, finding time for long-form reading, both AI and non-AI books, has become a challenge. To stay ahead, I’ve developed a new routine: every Saturday, I upload my “must-read” papers and newsletters to Google NotebookLM. I generate an Audio Overview and consume it as a podcast during my Sunday morning jog. It’s the perfect way to complete my “reading” while staying active!
Despite the busy year, I managed to finish 7 books. While many are talking about Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari as the standout, my personal favorite was The Mysterious Mr. Nakamoto by Benjamin Wallace – a fascinating 15-year quest to unmask the genius behind crypto.
Here is my full 2025 reading list:
- The Mysterious Mr. Nakamoto by Benjamin Wallace – It is now clear to me who Mr. Nakamoto is…
- Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari – A compelling read that serves as excellent evidence that long-form reading remains vital.
- The Singularity Is Nearer by Ray Kurzweil – For those working in the IT / AI industry, this is a must-read.
- The Sweaty Startup by Nick Huber – This serves as a great companion to the book The E-Myth, which I first read nearly 30 years ago.
- Make Meaningful Culture by Daniel Szuc & Josephine Wong – In the era of AI, fostering a meaningful team culture has become more vital than ever.
- The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown – I have read all of Dan Brown’s books, and this one is quite good as well.
- Storyboarding Essentials by David Harland Rousseau & Benjamin Reid Phillips – I chose to read this not for filmmaking, but to improve my skills in crafting more effective video prompts.
How are you tackling your reading list this year? Any AI tools helping you stay productive?
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