📚 The Angry Optimist's book recommendations for Christmas

Conquering the Electron

by Derek Cheung

An excellent history of how the electronic era was created.

How Big Things Get Done

by Bent Flybjerg and Dan Gardner

Why do large projects often exceed both budget and schedule? Bent Flyvbjerg has created the world's largest project database and mapped out why, and what to do about it.

When the Heavens Went on Sale

by Ashlee Vance

The focus is usually on SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic, but here we also follow other interesting space startups. Both successful and unsuccessful.

All About Me!

by Mel Brooks

I have watched all of Mel Brooks' movies many times and know every line in Spaceballs. But it's not just me who appreciates him. He is one of the few who have won an EGOT: At least one Oscar, a Tony, an Emmy, and a Grammy.

Naturally, his autobiography was brilliant too.

Mathias Sundin
The Angry Optimist