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Lindy books remain relevant even decades from now—worthy of reading and rereading. Want to avoid wasting your time? Read them! Nassim Taleb introduced the Lindy filter as an absorbing barrier, ensuring only certain books stand the test of time. Two key factors determine a book’s longevity: the author and the subject matter. Some topics remain timeless, while others gain short-term attention but soon fade into irrelevance. Similarly, an author’s insights can become obsolete if they lack Skin in the Game or sufficient erudition. This site offers a carefully curated book database with minimal noise. The books are selected based on following heuristics. Read more about the lindy effect.

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The Golden Ass

Apuleius

Apuleius’ The Golden Ass (2nd century CE), also known as Metamorphoses, is a vibrant Latin novel, often considered the only fully surviving Roman novel. It follows Lucius, a curious young man fascinated by magic. His reckless attempt to use a witch’s spell backfires, transforming him...

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Khosrow and Shirin

Nizami Ganjavi

Khosrow and Shirin, a 12th-century Persian epic by Nizami Ganjavi, is part of his Khamsa. This lyrical poem tells the romantic tale of Sasanian king Khosrow Parvez and Armenian princess Shirin, blending history and myth. Khosrow, a passionate but flawed ruler, falls for Shirin through tales of her...

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The Stones of Balazuc: A French Village Through Time

John Merriman

John Merriman’s The Stones of Balazuc (2002) is a vivid history of Balazuc, a medieval village in France’s Ardèche region, where the author resides part-time. Carved into a limestone cliff above the Ardèche River, Balazuc’s harsh landscape shaped a resilient...

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