All That We See or Seem
"Huge thanks to Ken Liu (@kyliu99) for talking to us at YC about his new book: All That We See or Seem Available now everywhere you can buy books. It is truly Neuromancer updated for 2025. Must read for builders everywhere."
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Books Recommended by Garry Tan
President & CEO of Y Combinator, shares founder advice, startup psychology, and early-stage tech insights
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Garry Tan's Book Recommendations
We track book recommendations that Garry Tan has publicly shared on Twitter/X. Each recommendation below includes the original quote and a link to the source tweet. Amazon links are affiliate links.
The Vale
"This week, a new book for young adults just dropped called The Vale, written by Abigail Hing Wen (bestselling author of Loveboat Taipei) — a luminous, deeply human story about ambition, identity, and AI. I sat down with Abigail to hear her story."
The People vs The Golden State Killer
"Watching @ThienHoCA, author of The People vs The Golden State Killer and DA of Sacramento. His book is now for sale on Amazon. If you are into true crime, this story is wild."
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Garry Tan recommended?
Garry Tan has publicly recommended 3 books on Twitter/X. The most recent recommendation is "All That We See or Seem" by Ken Liu.
Where do these book recommendations come from?
All recommendations are sourced directly from Garry Tan's public tweets on Twitter/X. We include the original quote and a link to the source tweet for verification.
How often is this list updated?
We regularly monitor Garry Tan's Twitter/X account for new book recommendations and update this page when new ones are found.