Suggestions for Summer Physics Reading

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The discussion centers on recommendations for summer reading to enhance understanding in physics, particularly in preparation for upcoming courses in mathematical physics and modern physics. The participant has already selected "How to Think Like a Mathematician" by Houston and "Warped Passages" by Lisa Randall. Additional suggested readings include "The Black Hole War" by Leonard Susskind, which is noted for its engaging narrative rather than technical detail. Other recommended titles are "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan, "Men of Mathematics" by E.T. Bell, and Richard Feynman's "Six Easy Pieces" and "Six Not So Easy Pieces," along with "One, Two, Three...Infinity" by George Gamow. The focus is on both technical and accessible literature to maintain engagement with physics over the summer.
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Hello. I've just gotten through my first year of undergraduate physics (not much physics really) and won't have the time to take any courses over the summer. I think it'd be in my best interest to keep my mind on my studies so I figure I will pick up a few books to go through over the summer. I'm wondering whether any of you can recommend others to me. I will be taking mathematical physics and modern physics next semester.

Books so far:
How to think like a Mathematician by Houston
Warped Passages: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe's Hidden Dimensions by Lisa Randall

Other than theses, I'll be browsing through the textbooks for next semester and reading some discworld.
 
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I always recommend "The Black Hole War" by Leonard Susskind. Its not a technical book, but a very great read.
 
I got a few from this thread : https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=603598

Others I'd suggest:
Cosmos - Carl Sagan
Men of Mathematics - E.T Bell
6 easy pieces - Feynman
6 not so easy pieces - Feynman
One, two, three...infinity - George Gamow. (I really liked this one)
 

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