Book Notes

Welcome to my Book Notes.

This is where I keep the highlights, reflections from the books I’ve read. Feel free to browse through the categories — I hope my notes help you discover your next read.

If something here sparks your interest, I’d love to hear what you think!

Genghis Khan by Jack Weatherford

Read: September 25, 2025

Rating: ★★★★★

Genghis Khan by Jack Weatherford tells the remarkable story of a troubled boy from a small Mongolian tribe who went on to build one of the most disciplined and fearsome armies in history.

Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

Read: September 21, 2025

Rating: ★★★★★

There’s an old proverb: “Power doesn’t change people. It just shows who they always were.” : That’s exactly what The Catcher in the Rye does: It does not change your views on the world, but It gives you power — to see yourself, for yourself.

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

Read: September 14, 2025

Rating: ★★★★★

The book made me think about a question I keep coming back to: do we really have free will?

Rocket Men by Robert Kurson

Read: August 20, 2025

Rating: ★★★★★

This is the story of how three Americans changed the course of the Cold War forever.

The Photographers Eye by Michael Freeman

Read: August 14, 2025

Rating: ★★★★☆

A clear, practical guide to mastering composition and framing in photography.

Tunnel 29 by Helena Merriman

Read: August 10, 2025

Rating: ★★★★☆

Tunnel 29 by Helena Merriman tells the true story of a remarkable escape from one of the most infamous barriers ever built by humans.

The Tiger by John Vaillant

Read: August 5, 2025

Rating: ★★★☆☆

An interesting true story about vengeance and survival.

Shadow Divers by Robert Kurson

Read: August 2, 2025

Rating: ★★★★★

Two men. One long forgotten truth. A dive into history that could cost everything

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

Read: July 29, 2025

Rating: ★★★★☆

This is the best book I've read that perfectly expands the term 'just do it'

Wonderful Life by Stephen Jay Gould

Read: July 11, 2025

Rating: ★★★★★

Once upon a time, at the eastern border of British Columbia, lies the home to some grubby little creatures. And here we are, 530 million years later, to greet them with awe because they are the "Oldest Ones", and they are trying to tell us something.

The Wolf by David Mech

Read: May 9, 2025

Rating: ★★★★☆

The Wolf by David Mech is packed with valuable insights and offers a fascinating window into the world of wolves. Even though the author himself wanted to stop its printing due to 'some' inconsistencies with current knowledge, it is still a worthwhile read.