Silicon Valley Book Novels & Stories

Both were really awkward at each other at first but when they found out that both were reading the same book, they eventually got a comfortable to talk at each other. “So, you also read that book-” “Yeah, I got into it after a friend of mine recommended it to me.” “Isn’t it a great book.” “Yeah, I got hooked on it after reading the first chapter.” “bla-bla-bla” Both continued to talked to each other and enjoyed their conversation. “I was feeling an awkward atmosphere growing between our table so I was gonna try to start a conversation but when you brought out your book, I was just surprised to see a person reading it.” The girl said.

The kind of night where alliances are made, and sometimes broken. I'd planned to go alone. But that changed the moment I noticed the book in Shirley's tote bag. It was an old edition of Founders at War—a notoriously dense text about startup strategy, market shifts, and Silicon Valley history. Most people couldn't get through the first chapter. But Shirley had sticky notes on almost every page. This—this was the Shirley I remembered. The one who used to challenge assumptions. The one who used to dream. So when we were on the way to a meeting that afternoon, I turned to her.

“Regardless of what happens, though, tomorrow will be a great day.” “Yes, I guess whether I win the competition or I lose, we’ll have a reason to get drinks,” I joked. “That’s the spirit,” he said. “So I’ve got to ask, though. Is Silicon Valley everything that you’d hoped it would be?” “Yes and no,” I said. “I love the energy here and the amazing technology. It’s one of the only places I’ve been where being a nerd is actually encouraged. I really like that part. The people seem pretty nice too. But I seriously miss home. Silicon Valley doesn’t feel like a place that I could ever call home, you know?”

He knows it won't sit well with her. Cela is speechless. She couldn't believe Ivy would go as far as monetizing the vacation of the employees for the sake of another book that she believes will be best for the company. "Ms. Cela, are you still there?" Hyun asked to check. "Yeah, I'm still here. I was just amazed by what I heard from you," Cela answered. "May I know what is the favor that you want to ask from me," he asked to change the topic.

Silence lingered between them. The rest of the flight was quiet as Kevin sat in another seat at the back busy signing documents and discussing business matters while Emma read a book and intermittently looked out the window watching the scenery below and sometimes stealing a glance back at him and caught him looking at her. After an hour, Kevin walked to her, checking on her as she drifted off to sleep. The leather-bound book she was reading lay open on her lap, the words written on its open page clearly visible; “If I know what love is, it is because of you!" Kevin smiled and then put the book aside. There was no lie in it.

I said when I handed it to madam ivory. I was restless for the rest of the day as I anticipated Venita's visit. Anybody that came through the door and wasn't venita i was disinterested. It was dawn and there was no sight of venita and Madam ivory. I began to wonder what might have happened. The venita I know would rush here in a heartbeat the moment she receives my messages. I was troubled that I kept tossing and turning on my bed all night.