As 2025 wraps up, this year looked very different from my earlier ones. I did less physical reading overall, with most of my learning happening digitally. That said, here are my notable offline reading milestones.
Deep Work by Cal Newport : Picked this up based on Reddit recommendations. A solid read on managing distractions and cultivating focus. Did it completely change my habits? I am still figuring that out.
Mathematical Statistics by S.C. Gupta and V.K. Kapoor : A classic from my college days. Unexpectedly relevant again, and extremely helpful for revisiting the foundations behind my more traditional AI learning. I used it for reference and did not read the full book. Andrew Ng’s deep learning course is still a work in progress.
How to Talk to Anyone by Leil Lowndes : A gem. This was my third time read, and it still offers value every time. Now the real challenge is applying it consistently.
Relationship Strategies The E P by John Kappas : No comments. Just read and experience it.
The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman : Originally my 2023 goal. Grateful that I finally completed it in 2025. Better late than never.
Have a nice learning year ahead.