[t3hprofit]

Not specifically about programming, but "Every Tool's a Hammer" by Adam Savage was really good. Tons of good information in here, and it tickles the Mythbusters itch.

Are you looking for books about a programming language? or about methodologies, patters, best practices, etc.

As far as about specific programming languages, personally I think the internet is a far better resource. Books are better for the "Soft"er skills (communication, design, etc)

Here are a few I've enjoyed:

* The Phoenix Project

* Accelerate

* Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

* Rework

Finally, if you've never read "How to win Friends & Influence people", do it now! I'm 34 and for whatever reason put off reading this until last month. I wish I had read that book 10 years ago. I'll definitely be adding it to my re-read list as there is a TON of good advice for building relationships, which is arguably more important than many technical things.

[ryall]

I was about the same age when I read HTWF&IP. It's a shame because it's a really good book about, basically, how to be a good person.

I think the reason we put it off for so long is that they couldn't have titled it worse if they'd called it "How To Be An Asshole"

[notjustanymike]

100% agree on every tool, it's one of the best project planning and management books I've read.