This post collects all the books I wish I knew about when I started my PhD. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have found one that is not in this list.
Productivity
Getting Things Done (GTD) – David Allen
Brain chains – Theo Compernolle (I have personally skimmed through certain parts but it has great advices)
The 4-Hour Work Week – Tim Ferriss
Scientific communication
Trees, maps, and theorems – Jean-luc Doumont
Visual Display of Quantitative Information – Edward Tufte
Writing without bullshit – Josh Bernoff
Science (because it is beautiful)