Reading — Adil Nussipov

2026 — 4 books

Abroad in Japan: Ten Years in the Land of the Rising Sun

July 2026

Abroad in Japan: Ten Years in the Land of the Rising Sun

Chris Broad
It’s fine
I'm big fan of Chris Broad's YouTube channel, and this book is a collection of his experiences in Japan. First few chapters - amazing, I remembered them from his videos, but the rest of the book was more focused on Japan's history and culture rather than his personal experience. That's where it shines that Chris is a great storyteller when it comes to his personal experiences, but not so much when it comes to history and culture.
The Poet Empress

June 2026

The Poet Empress

Shen Tao
Liked
I'm not usually into Fantasy books, but this one is different. Breathtaking read, kept me hooked for 2 weeks straight and it is the fastest read of 300 pages for me. Last fantasy books before this I read were Harry Potter series.
The Diary of a Bookseller

June 2026

The Diary of a Bookseller

Shaun Bythell
It’s fine
A year behind the counter of a secondhand bookshop in Scotland. At times - very boring, started in 2022, finished in 2026.
More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop: A Novel

May 2026

More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop: A Novel

Satoshi Yagisawa
Liked
Read the first book last year, this one more of the same, and provides a logical conclusion to some of the plot lines in the previous book. Some of the imagery created in this book I still bear with me, and it made me feel cozy.

2022 — 7 books

The Psychology of Money

August 2022

The Psychology of Money

Morgan Housel
Liked
Akin to Atomic Habits — simple, repeatable ideas about money and behavior.
Between Us: How Cultures Create Emotions

August 2022

Between Us: How Cultures Create Emotions

Batja Mesquita
Liked
One of the best psychology books I’ve read. There’s no such thing as a private emotion.
Jacked: The Outlaw Story of Grand Theft Auto

May 2022

Jacked: The Outlaw Story of Grand Theft Auto

David Kushner
It’s fine
The outlaw story of Rockstar Games and Grand Theft Auto.
Make Time

April 2022

Make Time

Jake Knapp & John Zeratsky
It’s fine
Time management for people who live in meetings. Useful, not essential for how I work.
Atomic Habits

January 2022

Atomic Habits

James Clear
Liked
My table book — I’ve read it several times and always pull something useful out of it. Listened on Audible through gym season.
Dilla Time

January 2022

Dilla Time

Dan Charnas
Liked
Made J Dilla human again. Left me thinking about how much we idealize the people whose work we love.
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

January 2022

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

Haruki Murakami
Liked
Loved it. The parallels between running and writing stayed with me — especially what happens once the goal is gone.