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South Korean pro gamer. Legendary mid laner for T1 in League of Legends, multi-time World Champion.

41 books read & recommended

41 books read or recommended by Faker (페이커), a Korean pro gamer, gathered from interviews, YouTube, and SNS sources.

Books Faker has read (41)

1Q84 by Haruki Murakami — book cover Apologia Sokratous, Kriton, Phaidon, Symposion by Plato — book cover Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson — book cover A Theory of Fun for Game Design by Raff Coaster — book cover Brain Science Story for the First Time by Yang Eunwoo — book cover Broad and Shallow Knowledge for Intellectual Conversation: Zero Version by Chae Sajang — book cover Cosmos by Carl Sagan — book cover Dasan's Last Study by Cho Yoon-je — book cover Factfulness by Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling, Anna Rosling Rönlund — book cover Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury — book cover Fractal Story Told by Mandelbrot by Bae Soo-Kyung — book cover Freud's Chair by Jeong Do-Eon — book cover Game Theory by Kim Youngse — book cover Golden Slumber by Kōtarō Isaka — book cover Hakuba Mountain Lodge Murder Case by Keigo Higashino — book cover How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking by Jordan Ellenberg — book cover How to Smile at Rude People by Jeong Moon-jeong — book cover Humanities Starting Now by Joo Hyeonseong — book cover I Decided to Live as Me by Kim Soo-hyun — book cover Inner Communication by Kim Ju-hwan — book cover Jag kan ha fel och andra visdomar fran mitt liv som buddhistmunk by Björn Natthiko Lindeblad — book cover Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do? by Michael Sandel — book cover Laplace's Witch by Keigo Higashino — book cover Le sixième sommeil by Bernard Werber — book cover Martian by Andy Weir — book cover Memory Man by David Baldacci — book cover Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami — book cover Silent Spring by Rachel Carson — book cover Stanford's Best Way to Recover from Fatigue by Yamada Tomoo — book cover The Fabric of the Cosmos by Brian Greene — book cover The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod — book cover The Miracles of the Namiya General Store by Keigo Higashino — book cover The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins — book cover The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson — book cover The Upward Spiral by Alex Cove — book cover To Me Who Doesn't Know Me by Ha Yujin — book cover Voice of Sin by Takeshi Shiota — book cover Walden by Henry David Thoreau — book cover We Have the Technology: How Biohackers, Foodies, Physicians, and Scientists Are Transforming Human Perception, One Sense at a Time by Kara Platoni — book cover What Is a Nation by Rhyu Si-min — book cover When Einstein Walked with Gödel by Jim Holt — book cover

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from 41 books

Most-read genre: Fiction (11 books), frequent keywords: Japanese Fiction (7) · Psychology (5)

Genres 41 books with a known genre

  • Fiction 11
  • Humanities 10
  • Science 8
  • Society 3
  • Essays 3
  • Self-help 3
  • Other 1
  • Practical 1
  • Children's books 1

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1Q84Golden SlumberThe Miracles of the Namiya General StoreNorwegian WoodLaplace's WitchVoice of SinHakuba Mountain Lodge Murder CaseTo Me Who Doesn't Know MeInner CommunicationThe Upward SpiralBrain Science Story for the First TimeFreud's ChairJag kan ha fel och andra visdomar fran mitt liv som buddhistmunkInner CommunicationHumanities Starting NowBroad and Shallow Knowledge for Intellectual Conversation: Zero VersionFactfulnessWe Have the Technology: How Biohackers, Foodies, Physicians, and Scientists Are Transforming Human Perception, One Sense at a TimeWhen Einstein Walked with GödelThe Selfish GeneMartianMemory ManFahrenheit 451Astrophysics for People in a HurryThe Fabric of the CosmosCosmosMartianFahrenheit 451Memory ManVoice of Sin
Korean · Translated
2 : 12

Of 14 literary books: 2 Korean, 12 translated

Authors picked more than once
Keigo Higashino 3
Haruki Murakami 2
  1. 1 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami — book cover
    1Q84 (1Q84)
    Haruki Murakami (村上春樹)
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    👥 Also read by 7: Lee Jun-hyukJinyoung (GOT7)RM (BTS)Ha Ji-wonYoo Byung-jaeLee Young-jinMinseo All readers →
  2. 2 Apologia Sokratous, Kriton, Phaidon, Symposion by Plato — book cover
    Apologia Sokratous, Kriton, Phaidon, Symposion (소크라테스의 변명·크리톤·파이돈·향연)
    Plato (Πλάτων)
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  3. 3 Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson — book cover
    Astrophysics for People in a Hurry (날마다 천체 물리)
    Neil deGrasse Tyson

    On a fan-compiled list of books on Faker's shelf. (Source: theqoo)

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  4. 4 A Theory of Fun for Game Design by Raff Coaster — book cover
    A Theory of Fun for Game Design (라프 코스터의 재미이론)
    Raff Coaster *

    Faker's pick for gaming fans: a look at the essence of games and fun. (Source: theqoo)

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  5. 5 Brain Science Story for the First Time by Yang Eunwoo — book cover
    Brain Science Story for the First Time * (처음 만나는 뇌과학 이야기)
    Yang Eunwoo *

    On a fan-compiled list of books on Faker's shelf. (Source: theqoo)

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  6. 6 Broad and Shallow Knowledge for Intellectual Conversation: Zero Version by Chae Sajang — book cover
    Broad and Shallow Knowledge for Intellectual Conversation: Zero Version * (지적 대화를 위한 넓고 얕은 지식 : 제로 편)
    Chae Sajang *

    On a fan-compiled list of books on Faker's shelf. (Source: theqoo)

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  7. 7 Cosmos by Carl Sagan — book cover
    Cosmos (코스모스)
    Carl Sagan

    On a fan-compiled list of books on Faker's shelf. (Source: theqoo)

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    👥 Also read by 5: NO:ZEPark Jung-minPark Ji-hoonLim Soo-jungRM (BTS) All readers →
  8. 8 Dasan's Last Study by Cho Yoon-je — book cover
    Dasan's Last Study * (다산의 마지막 공부)
    Cho Yoon-je *
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  9. 9 Factfulness by Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling, Anna Rosling Rönlund — book cover
    Factfulness (팩트풀니스)
    Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling, Anna Rosling Rönlund *

    Listed among the books on Faker's shelf, as compiled by fans. (Source: theqoo)

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    👥 Also read by 1: Changmin (TVXQ!) All readers →
  10. 10 Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury — book cover
    Fahrenheit 451 (화씨 451)
    Ray Bradbury

    Listed among the books on Faker's shelf, as compiled by fans. (Source: theqoo)

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    👥 Also read by 2: Ella (MEOVV)Jinyoung (GOT7) All readers →
  11. 11 Fractal Story Told by Mandelbrot by Bae Soo-Kyung — book cover
    Fractal Story Told by Mandelbrot * (망델브로가 들려주는 프랙털 이야기)
    Bae Soo-Kyung *
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  12. 12 Freud's Chair by Jeong Do-Eon — book cover
    Freud's Chair * (프로이트의 의자)
    Jeong Do-Eon *
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  13. 13 Game Theory by Kim Youngse — book cover
    Game Theory (게임이론)
    Kim Youngse

    On a fan-compiled list of books on Faker's shelf. (Source: theqoo)

    📖 Book details 📺 Source
  14. 14 Golden Slumber by Kōtarō Isaka — book cover
    Golden Slumber | ゴールデンスランバー (골든 슬럼버)
    Kōtarō Isaka (伊坂幸太郎)

    On a fan-compiled list of books on Faker's shelf. (Source: theqoo)

    📖 Book details 📺 Source
    👥 Also read by 1: Bong Tae-gyu All readers →
  15. 15 Hakuba Mountain Lodge Murder Case by Keigo Higashino — book cover
    Hakuba Mountain Lodge Murder Case * | 白馬山荘殺人事件 (하쿠바산장 살인사건)
    Keigo Higashino (東野圭吾)

    Listed among the books on Faker's shelf, as compiled by fans. (Source: theqoo)

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  16. 16 How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking by Jordan Ellenberg — book cover
    How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking (틀리지 않는 법)
    Jordan Ellenberg *

    Listed among the books on Faker's shelf, as compiled by fans. (Source: theqoo)

    📖 Book details 📺 Source
  17. 17 How to Smile at Rude People by Jeong Moon-jeong — book cover
    How to Smile at Rude People (무례한 사람에게 웃으며 대처하는 법)
    Jeong Moon-jeong

    On a fan-compiled list of books on Faker's shelf. (Source: theqoo)

    📖 Book details 📺 Source
    👥 Also read by 1: Jang Jae-in All readers →
  18. 18 Humanities Starting Now by Joo Hyeonseong — book cover
    Humanities Starting Now * (지금 시작하는 인문학)
    Joo Hyeonseong *

    On a fan-compiled list of books on Faker's shelf. (Source: theqoo)

    📖 Book details 📺 Source
  19. 19 I Decided to Live as Me by Kim Soo-hyun — book cover
    I Decided to Live as Me (나는 나로 살기로 했다)
    Kim Soo-hyun

    On a fan-compiled list of books on Faker's shelf. (Source: theqoo)

    📖 Book details 📺 Source
    👥 Also read by 3: RowoonJungkook (BTS)SANGWON(ALPHA DRIVE ONE) All readers →
  20. 20 Inner Communication by Kim Ju-hwan — book cover
    Inner Communication (내면소통)
    Kim Ju-hwan

    A current read. Reading has widened Faker's view by offering many perspectives. (Source: Chosun Ilbo)

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  21. 21 Jag kan ha fel och andra visdomar fran mitt liv som buddhistmunk by Björn Natthiko Lindeblad — book cover
    Jag kan ha fel och andra visdomar fran mitt liv som buddhistmunk | Jag kan ha fel och andra visdomar fran mitt liv som buddhistmunk (내가 틀릴 수도 있습니다)
    Björn Natthiko Lindeblad

    Introduced by Faker in a conversation with the prime minister; it helped a lot with mental control as a pro gamer. (Source: Chosun Ilbo)

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    👥 Also read by 1: Karina (aespa) All readers →
  22. 22 Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do? by Michael Sandel — book cover
    Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do? (정의란 무엇인가)
    Michael Sandel

    A current read. Reading has widened Faker's view by offering many perspectives. (Source: Chosun Ilbo)

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    👥 Also read by 5: Kino (PENTAGON)Heo Seong-beomRM (BTS)Jo Yu-riWYATT(ONF) All readers →
  23. 23 Laplace's Witch by Keigo Higashino — book cover
    Laplace's Witch | ラプラスの魔女 (라플라스의 마녀)
    Keigo Higashino (東野圭吾)

    Named by Faker as an easy, fun Higashino Keigo read. (Source: theqoo)

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    👥 Also read by 1: Minji (NewJeans) All readers →
  24. 24 Le sixième sommeil by Bernard Werber — book cover
    Le sixième sommeil | Le sixième sommeil (잠)
    Bernard Werber
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    👥 Also read by 2: SeolhyunLee Chung-ah All readers →
  25. 25 Martian by Andy Weir — book cover
    Martian (마션)
    Andy Weir

    On a fan-compiled list of books on Faker's shelf. (Source: theqoo)

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    👥 Also read by 1: LILY (NMIXX) All readers →
  26. 26 Memory Man by David Baldacci — book cover
    Memory Man (모든 것을 기억하는 남자)
    David Baldacci

    On a fan-compiled list of books on Faker's shelf. (Source: theqoo)

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  27. 27 Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami — book cover
    Norwegian Wood | ノルウェイの森 (노르웨이의 숲)
    Haruki Murakami (村上春樹)
    📖 Book details 📺 Source
    👥 Also read by 18: Gawon (MEOVV)Gaeul (IVE)Geonho (CORTIS)Go Min-siLILY (NMIXX)Park Jung-minSon Jong-wonYeri (Red Velvet)Lee Je-hoonJoo Ji hoonHeo Seong-beomRM (BTS)Kim Do-wanPark SoHyun(tripleS)SUNGHO(BOYNEXTDOOR)TAESAN((BOYNEXTDOOR)Lee Young-jinMinseo All readers →
  28. 28 Silent Spring by Rachel Carson — book cover
    Silent Spring (침묵의 봄)
    Rachel Carson
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    👥 Also read by 1: Kim Sin-rock All readers →
  29. 29 Stanford's Best Way to Recover from Fatigue by Yamada Tomoo — book cover
    Stanford's Best Way to Recover from Fatigue * | スタンフォード式 疲れない体 (스탠퍼드식 최고의 피로회복법)
    Yamada Tomoo *

    On a fan-compiled list of books on Faker's shelf. (Source: theqoo)

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  30. 30 The Fabric of the Cosmos by Brian Greene — book cover
    The Fabric of the Cosmos (우주의 구조)
    Brian Greene

    On a fan-compiled list of books on Faker's shelf. (Source: theqoo)

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    👥 Also read by 1: Lee Ji-ah All readers →
  31. 31 The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod — book cover
    The Miracle Morning (미라클모닝 확장판)
    Hal Elrod *
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  32. 32 The Miracles of the Namiya General Store by Keigo Higashino — book cover
    The Miracles of the Namiya General Store | ナミヤ雑貨店の奇跡 (나미야 잡화점의 기적)
    Keigo Higashino (東野圭吾)

    Named by Faker as an easy, fun Higashino Keigo read. (Source: theqoo)

    📖 Book details 📺 Source
    👥 Also read by 14: Kim Tae-HaNingning (aespa)Park Ji-hoonWonwoo (SEVENTEEN)Jonghyun (SHINee)Jin (BTS)Karina (aespa)Ha Yeon-jooHwang Min-hyunPark Se-wanChae Soo BinHyun-jin (Stray Kids)j-hope (BTS)E-TION(ONF) All readers →
  33. 33 The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins — book cover
    The Selfish Gene (이기적 유전자)
    Richard Dawkins

    A current read. Reading has widened Faker's view by offering many perspectives. (Source: Chosun Ilbo)

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    👥 Also read by 4: Song KangIUUhm Ji-wonHong Kyung All readers →
  34. 34 The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson — book cover
    The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck (신경 끄기의 기술)
    Mark Manson *

    On a fan-compiled list of books on Faker's shelf. (Source: theqoo)

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    👥 Also read by 5: Rosé (BLACKPINK)Martin (CORTIS)Jung Hae-inJuhoon (CORTIS)SOYOU All readers →
  35. 35 The Upward Spiral by Alex Cove — book cover
    The Upward Spiral (우울할 땐 뇌 과학)
    Alex Cove *
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  36. 36 To Me Who Doesn't Know Me by Ha Yujin — book cover
    To Me Who Doesn't Know Me * (나를 모르는 나에게)
    Ha Yujin *

    On a fan-compiled list of books on Faker's shelf. (Source: theqoo)

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  37. 37 Voice of Sin by Takeshi Shiota — book cover
    Voice of Sin * | 罪の声 (죄의 목소리)
    Takeshi Shiota *
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  38. 38 Walden by Henry David Thoreau — book cover
    Walden (월든)
    Henry David Thoreau
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    👥 Also read by 4: NO:ZERM (BTS)Cha Woo-minPark Ji-young All readers →
  39. 39 We Have the Technology: How Biohackers, Foodies, Physicians, and Scientists Are Transforming Human Perception, One Sense at a Time by Kara Platoni — book cover
    We Have the Technology: How Biohackers, Foodies, Physicians, and Scientists Are Transforming Human Perception, One Sense at a Time (감각의 미래)
    Kara Platoni *

    On a fan-compiled list of books on Faker's shelf. (Source: theqoo)

    📖 Book details 📺 Source
  40. 40 What Is a Nation by Rhyu Si-min — book cover
    What Is a Nation * (국가란 무엇인가)
    Rhyu Si-min

    On a fan-compiled list of books on Faker's shelf. (Source: theqoo)

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    👥 Also read by 1: Lee Young-jin All readers →
  41. 41 When Einstein Walked with Gödel by Jim Holt — book cover
    When Einstein Walked with Gödel | When Einstein Walked with Gödel: Excursions to the Edge of Thought (아인슈타인이 괴델과 함께 걸을 때)
    Jim Holt

    Faker's most recent finish, on turning points in the history of philosophy, science and math. (Source: theqoo)

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Book titles and author names marked with an asterisk (*) are machine-translated from Korean. No official English edition was confirmed for them, so read them as approximations of the Korean original shown next to them.

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Faker book recommendations — FAQ

What books does Faker recommend?

Faker's book recommendations in this archive: 1Q84, We Have the Technology: How Biohackers, Foodies, Physicians, and Scientists Are Transforming Human Perception, One Sense at a Time, Game Theory, Golden Slumber and What Is a Nation, and 36 more. Every book on this page is linked to the interview, YouTube video, SNS post or photo where it came up.

How many books has Faker read?

Faker has 41 books recorded here so far, read or recommended in public Korean-language sources. The list grows whenever a new book mention turns up.

Where do these Faker book recommendations come from?

Book recommendations are only part of it. This reading list also includes books Faker said they were reading or mentioned in interviews, YouTube clips, variety shows, fan-cafe posts and SNS, as well as books spotted in photo shoots and everyday photos. Books Faker wrote, and the original books behind works they starred in, are left out. Everything comes from public sources, and each entry keeps its link so you can check it yourself.