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Every book Kelsey Hightower recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Kelsey Hightower has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of June 3, 2026.
  • Kelsey Hightower has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of June 3, 2026.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of June 3, 2026.
  • The 2 books Kelsey Hightower has mentioned in the most episodes, as of June 3, 2026: A+ Certification Guide and Hit Refresh.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Kelsey Hightower aired on June 3, 2026.

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Guest on The Pragmatic Engineer · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Books recommended by Kelsey Hightower

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  1. A+ Certification Guide

    Azimuth Interactive Staff · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “And I remember going to a bookstore and they had the A+ certification guide and I looked and some of the job postings said, "Hey, you need to be A+ certified to take this support role or whatever it was."”
    The Pragmatic Engineer Kubernetes and retiring at the top with Kelsey Hightower 2026-06-03 Listen at 8:19
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Hit Refresh

    Satya Nadella · Discussed · 1 episode

    Hit Refresh by Satya Nadella is a 2017 book by Microsoft's CEO detailing his personal life, career progression, and the ongoing cultural and technological transformation of the company.

    Discussed
    “I'm reading his book hit refresh and I remember the opening chapter he talks about starting Microsoft as a developer advocate and now being CEO of Microsoft advocating for the soul of Microsoft”
    The Pragmatic Engineer Kubernetes and retiring at the top with Kelsey Hightower 2026-06-03 Listen at 1:52:55
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Kubernetes and retiring at the top with Kelsey HightowerThe Pragmatic Engineer2026-06-032