For me, It was "The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli and "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu. by CuriousBilal Related: Looking for great “coming of age” books Not a big reader, but I’d like to read more. Need recommendations Book recco for newbie Can someone suggest me a grumpy boy x sunshine girl book ? Satirical novels set in the 1950s or 60s?