Ask HN: 2026 books recommendation for deeper insights into niche crucial topics

by ahmedfromtunison 12/22/2025, 10:01 PMwith 1 comments

I'm trying to create a reading list of "deep dive" types of books that might help me understand how niche, but crucial, aspects of modern life work.

Extra points for newer or lesser known books.

by ungreased0675on 12/23/2025, 12:28 AM

Immunity to Change by Robert Kegan

The Book of Why by Judea Pearl

The Idea Factory by Jon Gertner

7 Seconds to Die by John Antal