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I want to start studying and exploring math for a hobby. I had Engineering mathematics during University days, and also enjoy discovering interesting computer science algorithms. Looking for interesting, engaging books that don't require toooo much thinking.

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    calstad

     

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    These fall more in the "pop-sci" realm, but I think are really good at trying to convey what kinds of things working mathematicians actually think about:

    - Colossal Book of Mathematics by Martin Gardner: Uses games and recreational math to introduce areas like group theory and topology.

    - Finding Moonshine by Marcus Du Sautoy: Tells the story of the unexpected connection between two areas of math that, on the surface, seem to be completely unrelated.

    - The Great Mathematical Problems by Ian Stewart: Does a good job explaining several of the major open problems in math today.

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    eimrine

     

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    <@calstad> Ian Stewart never disappoints and seems related to OP's request. His "Nature of Numbers" is exactly that, also this is the first English book (foreign language for me) which I have read without any need of dictionary.

    "The Great Mathematical Problems" is about reading a chapter, then taking a rest, then reading another. "Nature of Numbers" can be read in one attempt and my emotion about that is I want this book to be several times thicker. The illustrations are among the best mathematical images I ever seen, despite being monochrome.

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    Davidbrcz

     

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    Logicomix: An Epic Search for Truth is a graphic novel about the foundational quest in mathematics

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    joshp11235

     

    19 hours ago

     

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    How not to be wrong

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