13 Stewart Butterfield Recommended Books
Stewart Butterfield is a Canadian entrepreneur best known for co-founding the online game company, "Slack Technologies". He is also the co-founder of the photo sharing website Flickr. Butterfield received his Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the University of Victoria and his Master’s degree from Cambridge University.
13 Books recommended by Stewart Butterfield
The Rise and Fall of American Growth
The U.S. Standard of Living since the Civil War
Author :Robert J. Gordon
- Stewart Butterfield"I'm reading this book and I can already tell I am going to be so annoying about it afterwards. Sorry in advance." - Stewart Butterfield [Source]
Death Rattle
Author :Alex Gilly
- Stewart Butterfield"I got drawn deep into [this book], the latest novel by one of my oldest friends." - Stewart Butterfield [Source]
Hillbilly Elegy
A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis
Author :J. D. Vance
- Stewart Butterfield"Human, perceptive, loving, well-told." - Stewart Butterfield [Source]
Devil's Harbor
Author :Alex Gilly
- Stewart Butterfield"One of my oldest & best friend's first novel was just released. Perfect vacation thriller." - Stewart Butterfield [Source]
Crucial Conversations
Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High
Author :Kerry Patterson
- Stewart Butterfield"Most useful [book] I've ever read on either leadership or management [technique]." - Stewart Butterfield [Source]
The Dream Machine
Author :M. Mitchell Waldrop
- Stewart Butterfield"I recommended it to [Patrick Collison] as 'something I thought he'd be really interested in.'" - Stewart Butterfield [Source]
Leadership and Self-Deception
Getting Out of the Box
Author :The Arbinger Institute
- Stewart Butterfield"Most useful [book] I've ever read on either leadership or management [principles]." - Stewart Butterfield [Source]
Team of Rivals
The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Author :Doris Kearns Goodwin
- Stewart Butterfield"Among the best historical books I've ever read (take that, Herodotus)." - Stewart Butterfield [Source]
How to Change Your Mind
What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence
Author :Michael Pollan
- Stewart Butterfield"A great overview of research into the therapeutic uses of psychedelics." - Stewart Butterfield [Source]
Play Anything
The Pleasure of Limits, the Uses of Boredom, and the Secret of Games
Author :Ian Bogost
- Stewart Butterfield"Shows how play serves as a fundamental tool for examining the world around us." - Stewart Butterfield [Source]
The Courage to Be Disliked
The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness
Author :Ichiro Kishimi
- Stewart Butterfield"Will cause keen self-reflection!" - Stewart Butterfield [Source]
The Making of a Manager
What to Do When Everyone Looks to You
Author :Julie Zhuo
- Stewart Butterfield"An excellent, approachable and comprehensive guide for those making the transition into management." - Stewart Butterfield [Source]
FAQs
Q1: What type of books does Stewart Butterfield recommend?
Stewart Butterfield is fond of books that tackle complex topics in an accessible and enjoyable way. He mostly recommends fiction, non-fiction and philosophy titles that offer thought-provoking insights into the human experience.
Q2: What is Stewart Butterfield's approach to reading?
Stewart Butterfield looks for books that he believes will help him better understand himself and the world around him. He reads with an open mind, allowing himself to be surprised or challenged by any given text.
Q3: How does Stewart Butterfield select books to recommend?
Stewart Butterfield begins by consulting trusted sources, such as reviews, articles, and other readers’ recommendations. He then reads reviews for the books and decides if it is worth his time to read each book. If he believes that the book will be a good fit, he will add it to his list.
Q4: Does Stewart Butterfield just recommend books he has read?
No. Stewart Butterfield does not limit himself only to books he has read. He seeks out and recommends books that he can learn from, even if he does not have the time or opportunity to read them himself.
Q5: How often does Stewart Butterfield publish his book recommendations?
Stewart Butterfield updates his book recommendations on a regular basis. He encourages everyone to revisit his list frequently, as it is ever-evolving and reflects his current interests.
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