Read by (Sin)dhuja

If reading is your sin, dive in!

Welcome to my site!

Here, you will find reviews of the books I read, along with my insights and afterthoughts — which I like to call Beyond the Pages.

I’ve always been an avid reader, but I’ve realized that only a few books stay with me in detail — where I can recall their stories, and describe how they impacted me. Many of these, were books we read in school and wrote summaries for.

So, in 2019, I decided to start writing reviews as a way to remember what I read and why I liked them. Over time, I began adding my personal insights and reflections to each review. Also writing these reviews has also helped me see how my ideas evolve and change, with each new book and new thing I learn. The more I read, the more I realize how much there still is to know. The books I have reviewed on this page are non-fictional. I don’t consider myself much of a writer, but I believe I can learn to be one, so here I begin. Through my reviews, insights, and personal stories, I hope to offer you a glimpse into how I see the world. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy writing them.

Happy Reading!

If you have any comments, suggestions, or book recommendations, feel free to email me at sindhuja@readbysin.com.

Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

2020-12-01 3 min read Sincheenz
A very good book, packed with so many interesting facts and studies. Thinking, Fast and Slow has been my introduction to behavioral psychology, and it was a fascinating read. However, it’s a complex book, and I took a long time to finish it. The studies and examples cited really get you thinking. Here are a few takeaways: The books explains that we have 2 systems of thinking. System 1 is (fast, intuitive) and System 2 (slow, deliberate). Continue reading

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Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

2020-11-01 2 min read Sincheenz
I loved the way Walter Isaacson has written this book. The biography makes you feel like you are a part of Steve Job’s experiences and life. Steve Jobs is intriguing: there is so much genius in this person and yet so much imbalanace. The books is very motivating but also disheartening. His commitment to following his ideas through to the end, his emphasis on quality, and his eye for detail amaze you. Continue reading

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Zero to One by Peter Thiel

2020-08-20 1 min read Sincheenz
This was one of the first startup books that I had picked up. We are at the verge of our strategic product development, and it made sense to get any sort of guidance. A lot of things mentioned in the book are practical and definitely reinforceable, but many other points are very exaggerated and not in line with my own beliefs. Key takeaways: It is important to create something new, rather than simply copying and improving. Continue reading

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