Beyond the CV

Personal

A few things about me that the CV does not cover. Pick a topic on the left.

Books

I read in two very different modes, and I keep both lists growing.

Non-fiction · Top 5

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01Atomic HabitsJames Clear
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02It's OK That You're Not OKMegan Devine
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03Deep WorkCal Newport
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04The Art of Being AloneRenuka Gavrani
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05ADHD is AwesomePenn Holderness

Non-fiction · Currently reading

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Now readingEmpire of AIKaren Hao

Fiction · Top 10

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01The Chamber of SecretsJ. K. Rowling
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02The Goblet of FireJ. K. Rowling
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03The People of the MistSir H. Rider Haggard
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04The Sorcerer's StoneJ. K. Rowling
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05OathbringerBrandon Sanderson
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06Words of RadianceBrandon Sanderson
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07The Virgin of the SunSir H. Rider Haggard
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08The BrethrenSir H. Rider Haggard
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09Of Blood & FireRyan Cahill
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10The Way of KingsBrandon Sanderson

Fiction · Currently reading

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Now readingOf Darkness and LightRyan Cahill
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Now readingFool's ErrandRobin Hobb

Movie Theatre

I try to catch new releases on the big screen most weeks.

Top 5 movies of 2026 (in my opinion)

  1. 01Obsession
  2. 02The Oddysey
  3. 03Undertone
  4. 04Hokum
  5. 05Michael
Last updated: July 20, 2026.

Anime

A long-running hobby. I have watched 87+ shows so far and lean toward seinen.

Top 10, all time

  1. 01Attack on Titantie
  2. 01Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhoodtie
  3. 03Berserk
  4. 04Naruto + Shippuden
  5. 05ef: A Tale of Melodies
  6. 06Code Geass
  7. 07Parasyte: The Maxim
  8. 08Death Note
  9. 09Kaichou wa Maid-sama!
  10. 10Jujutsu Kaisen

Currently watching

  • The Apothecary Diaries

Sports

Two teams I follow closely.

Teams

Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors
NBA
Manchester United
Manchester United
Premier League

Writing

A personal project outside research.

In progress

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Nothing Leaves the Island

A short fantasy novella set on an isolated island: a small cast, a closed shoreline, and everything the water keeps in.

Drafting is underway. More details will appear here as the manuscript takes shape.