Books like Code

Code by Charles Petzold reads as instructive, explanatory. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Advances in Computers, Volume 49 (Advances in Computers)

Marvin V. Zelkowitz · 1995

Both explore computer science

59% genome match

Introducing Computers

Robert H. Blissmer · 1988

Both explore hardware & history of computing

68% genome match

Advances in Computers

Marshall C. Yovits · 1971

Both explore computer science

51% genome match

The art of doing science and engineering

Richard Hamming · 1996

Same nonfiction feel

51% genome match

Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (SICP)

Harold Abelson · 1985

Same tech feel

46% genome match

Discrete mathematics

Norman Biggs · 1985

Same tech feel

46% genome match

Computer Concepts

June Jamrich Parsons · 1996

Both explore hardware

63% genome match

How computers work

Ron White · 1993

Both explore hardware

63% genome match

The Psychology of Everyday Things

Donald A. Norman · 1988

Same nonfiction feel

61% genome match

The Human Use of Human Beings

Norbert Wiener · 1950

Both explore information theory

47% genome match

Ultralearning

Scott Young · 2019

Same nonfiction feel

61% genome match

Elon Musk

Ashlee Vance · 2013

Same nonfiction feel

59% genome match