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Ask HN: Casual Math Book Suggestions

6 vriendspookstem 5 6/13/2025, 2:59:47 PM

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.

Comments (5)

calstad · 1d ago

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.

eimrine · 7h ago

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.

Davidbrcz · 1d ago

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

bpmedley · 22h ago

I’ve read about 15% - 20% of Imaginary Numbers are Real. It’s a great book, so far.

https://www.welchlabs.com/resources/imaginary-numbers-are-re...

vismit2000 · 18h ago

The Lost Art of Logarithms: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43356314