Kara Swisher
Kara Swisher is a prominent journalist known for her insightful coverage of the tech industry. She co-founded Recode and Code Conference, and hosts the popular podcasts "On with Kara Swisher" and "Pivot." Her diverse reading list suggests an interest in science fiction, social commentary, and personal growth.
Books Recommended by Kara Swisher 16
Super Pumped
"Great book [on Uber]."
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How to Change Your Mind
"Wonderful."
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Permanent Record
"Quite good and surprisingly a love letter to the Internet as it was."
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The Trial
"Another book I read again and again."
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A Sound of Thunder and Other Stories
"I love that Ray Bradbury story, the one where he goes back and steps on the butterfly and suddenly we have Nazis kind of thing."
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The Araboolies of Liberty Street
"Highly recommend this children’s book about colorful people and those who try to call out the army against them."
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She Said
"Buy it, I command."
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Markings
"I’m not a religious person but Markings really had an impact on me."
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Slouching Towards Bethlehem
"I read over and over again, like three or four times a year. It’s so beautifully constructed. She’s so wise."
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The Elements of Style
"I reread it every year. It’s a great book."
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Trick Mirror
"Hearing her deliver these blue-flame insights, one after another, that are so exactly right on the internet landscape, inspires. Highly recommend."
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The White Album
"[One] of my favorite books."
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This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends
"This is my Saturday because I am a workaholic loser. Then again, given how good these books by @nicoleperlroth abd @AdamMGrant are, I am also a winner."
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Think Again
"This is my Saturday because I am a workaholic loser. Then again, given how good these books by @nicoleperlroth abd @AdamMGrant are, I am also a winner."
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Uncanny Valley
"@AmyAlex63 @GuardianUS Agreed but it is a great book and very sly"
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Antisocial
"Me in my first @nytimesbooks review on @andrewmarantz book “Antisocial” — love the book, even if it covers a trend I hate: Trolls Are Everywhere. Now What Are We Supposed to Do?"
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