Reading recommendations

The book­shelf

Three books by Nelson Inno and the fifteen books he and Adam Nili recommend most — covering philosophy, history, megatrends, workshops, negotiation, the modern monetary system, and Bitcoin.

By Nelson Inno & WeSpark

Unstable Innovation front cover by Nelson Inno

Unstable Innovation

Nelson Inno · January 2025

A philosophy book disguised as an innovation and entrepreneurship book. Now read by 2,000+ innovators across the world.

By Nelson Inno · This book Buy or get free
Thinking in Images book cover

Thinking in Images

Nelson Inno · forthcoming 2026

A framework for translating complex ideas into visual communication. Built on Feynman's method and seven years of visual-first pedagogy.

By Nelson Inno · Coming 2026 Learn more
Diplomado en Bitcoin — Curso Oficial

Diplomado en Bitcoin

Nelson Inno, WeSpark & ONBTC · April 2026

El Salvador's official national Bitcoin curriculum. Co-designed by WeSpark with the National Bitcoin Office, published with the Ministry of Education.

Published by WeSpark Learn more

The 15 books we recommend

Adam Nili and Nelson Inno have prepared a short list of 15 of their favorite books. These books cover a range of topics, including philosophy and the way we think, the progress of humankind, social relationships, megatrends and the future, living a good life, designing and executing workshops, negotiation tips, the modern monetary system, and Bitcoin.

The Little Book of Stoicism

The Little Book of Stoicism

Jonas Salzgeber

This book helps you understand and reach Eudaimonia.

Recommended by Nelson The Consolations of Philosophy

The Consolations of Philosophy

Alain de Botton

A fine introduction to the world of philosophy.

Recommended by Adam Thinking, Fast and Slow

Thinking, Fast and Slow

Daniel Kahneman

A groundbreaking tour of the mind that explains the two systems that drive the way we think.

Recommended by Nelson The Rational Optimist

The Rational Optimist

Matt Ridley

This book focuses on some of the critical issues facing the world today, from a rational and optimist point of view.

Recommended by Adam The Lessons of History

The Lessons of History

Will & Ariel Durant

A summary of the biggest lessons and conclusions from the history of humankind.

Recommended by Adam How to Win Friends & Influence People

How to Win Friends & Influence People

Dale Carnegie

A timeless book that helps you build strong, genuine relationships.

Recommended by Nelson The Price of Tomorrow

The Price of Tomorrow

Jeff Booth

A book about the upcoming technological revolution and a deflationary future.

Recommended by Nelson The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Mark Manson

This book helps you filter out anything superficial in your life to be able to focus on what matters.

Recommended by Nelson The Workshop Survival Guide

How to Design & Teach Workshops that Work Every Time

Rob Fitzpatrick & Devin Hunt

A practical book to learn how to design educational workshops.

Recommended by Nelson Sprint

Sprint

Jake Knapp, John Zeratsky & Braden Kowitz

This book describes the most effective workshop framework for solving big problems.

Recommended by Nelson The Win Without Pitching Manifesto

The Win Without Pitching Manifesto

Blair Enns

A strong book about pricing and negotiations for creative entrepreneurs.

Recommended by Nelson Broken Money

Broken Money

Lyn Alden

This book dissects and explains the complex monetary system in an extremely simple way.

Recommended by Nelson The Little Bitcoin Book

The Little Bitcoin Book

Bitcoin Collective

The fastest way to get introduced to Bitcoin from the perspective of human rights activists.

Recommended by Nelson The Bitcoin Standard

The Bitcoin Standard

Saifedean Ammous

A book describing the problems of traditional finance and why a Bitcoin Standard is imperative.

Recommended by Nelson Awareness by Anthony de Mello

Awareness

Anthony de Mello

A spiritual classic on waking up, dropping illusions, and seeing reality as it truly is.

Recommended by Adam

A note from Nelson

No affiliate links here — Nelson doesn't believe in making money off the people who came to read about his book. If something on this list helps you, the best thing you can do is buy it from your local bookshop or library.