Born A Crime

I really enjoyed reading Trevor Noah's book Born A Crime. The book recounts Noah’s unconventional upbringing in apartheid and post-apartheid South Africa. The title refers to the literal crime of his existence: as the son of a Black Xhosa mother and a white Swiss father, his birth violated the Immorality Act, which forbade interracial relationships.

Black Jacobins

C.L.R. James’s The Black Jacobins (1938) is one of the most powerful history books ever written. It tells the story of the Haitian Revolution, the only successful slave revolt in history, which overthrew French colonial rule and created the independent nation of Haiti in 1804.

The Guns of August

Barbara Tuchman's The Guns of August (1962, Pulitzer Prize winner) examines the first thirty days of World War I, from the outbreak to the Battle of the Marne. The book is highly detailed, covering troop movements, orders, and decisions with precision.

The Highest Calling

I've been looking for a business book written in novel form that captures the same magic as Goldratt's The Goal, which is a rare gem where deep operational and management insights feel like a gripping story rather than a dry textbook. The Goal nailed it with its compelling narrative about a plant manager racing against time. Recently, I picked up The Highest Calling by Lawrence Janesky, a business parable centered on Troy Becker, a struggling remodeling business owner who's been grinding for 12 years without much to show for it.

Karsan Value Funds: 2025 Q4 Results

Karsan Value Funds (KVF) is a value-oriented fund, as described here. Due to securities regulations, the fund is not open to the public at this time. Should that change in the future, there will be an announcement on this site.

From Barista to Billionaire

I just finished Never Enough: From Barista to Billionaire by Andrew Wilkinson, and it hit differently because Andrew and I hail from the same region and so we know some of the same people.

Lies I Taught At Medschool

If you've ever felt like the standard medical advice on diet, cholesterol, and chronic disease just doesn't add up with what you're seeing in real life, this book will feel like a breath of fresh air. Dr. Robert Lufkin, a seasoned physician and professor, pulls back the curtain on some of the biggest "lies" (or at least massive oversimplifications) he himself taught for decades in medical school.