[platz]

I felt Effective Javascript was pretty on par with The Good Parts, and even better in some aspects.

[drgath]

I concur. I recently finished Effective JavaScript, and found it to be an excellent and insightful read.

[ulisesrmzroche]

I'll 4th this recommendation thread for those still on the fence. This and also Secrets of the Javascript Ninja.

[kika]

I hate HN. Instead of watching action flicks on flights I now read books picked up from HN threads. I've got Platinum Medallion this year and I'm still behind my reading queue.